How to get from Back Bay - South End to Milton by bus and subway?

From Back Bay - South End to Milton by bus and subway

To get from Back Bay - South End to Milton in Boston, you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one bus line: take the ORANGE LINE subway from Back Bay - South End station to Forest Hills station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 31 bus and finally take the MATTAPAN LINE subway from Mattapan station to Capen Street station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 41 min. The ride fare is $6.50. The bus and subway schedule from Back Bay - South End may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Milton on the Moovit app.

41min$6.50
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Bus - 3131
Subway - MATTAPAN LINE
Leaves from Back Bay - South End

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Back Bay - South End
  • 2
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Forest Hills
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Forest Hills
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Forest Hills
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 3131
    Wait for bus
    31
    Mattapan
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mattapan
    15 min
  • 7
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Mattapan
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Subway - MATTAPAN LINE
    Wait for subway
    MATTAPAN LINE
    Ashmont
  • 9
    Ride to subway station Capen Street
    Ride to subway station
    Capen Street
    1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Back Bay - South End to Milton by subway and train

To get from Back Bay - South End to Milton in Boston, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 subway lines: take the FRANKLIN/FOXBORO train from Back Bay - South End station to South Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED LINE subway and finally take the MATTAPAN LINE subway from Ashmont / Peabody Sq. station to Capen Street station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 46 min. The ride fare is $4.80. The bus and subway schedule from Back Bay - South End may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Milton on the Moovit app.

46min$4.80
Train - FRANKLIN/FOXBORO
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - MATTAPAN LINE
Leaves from Back Bay - South End

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Back Bay - South End
  • 2
    Train - FRANKLIN/FOXBOROFRANKLIN/FOXBORO
    Wait for train
    FRANKLIN/FOXBORO
    #1716 | South Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    South Station
    7 min
  • 4
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Ashmont
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Ashmont / Peabody Sq.
    17 min
  • 6
    Subway - MATTAPAN LINE
    Wait for subway
    MATTAPAN LINE
    Mattapan
  • 7
    Ride to subway station Capen Street
    Ride to subway station
    Capen Street
    9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Back Bay - South End to Milton

The distance between Back Bay - South End, Boston and Milton, Boston is approximately 7.49 mi, which can typically be travelled in 41 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Back Bay - South End to Milton by bus and subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in Boston – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Subway schedule from Back Bay - South End to Milton

To check the bus and subway schedule from Back Bay - South End to Milton using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Back Bay - South End) and destination (Milton), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and subway routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and subway, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and subway schedules.

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From Back Bay - South End to Milton by subway and train

To get from Back Bay - South End to Milton in Boston, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 subway lines: take the FRANKLIN/FOXBORO train from Back Bay - South End station to South Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED LINE subway and finally take the MATTAPAN LINE subway from Ashmont / Peabody Sq. station to Capen Street station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 46 min. The ride fare is $4.80. The bus and subway schedule from Back Bay - South End may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Milton on the Moovit app.

46min$4.80
Train - FRANKLIN/FOXBORO
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - MATTAPAN LINE
Leaves from Back Bay - South End

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Back Bay - South End
  • 2
    Train - FRANKLIN/FOXBOROFRANKLIN/FOXBORO
    Wait for train
    FRANKLIN/FOXBORO
    #1716 | South Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    South Station
    7 min
  • 4
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Ashmont
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Ashmont / Peabody Sq.
    17 min
  • 6
    Subway - MATTAPAN LINE
    Wait for subway
    MATTAPAN LINE
    Mattapan
  • 7
    Ride to subway station Capen Street
    Ride to subway station
    Capen Street
    9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Back Bay - South End to Milton?

    The fastest way takes 41 minutes, using Subway line ORANGE LINE, Bus line 31, Subway line MATTAPAN LINE.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Back Bay - South End to Milton?

    The alternative route takes 46 minutes, using Train line FRANKLIN/FOXBORO, Subway line RED LINE, Subway line MATTAPAN LINE.

  • Is there a direct subway between Back Bay - South End and Milton in Boston?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 subway lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 41 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Back Bay - South End to Milton in Boston?

    The ORANGE LINE subway line goes from Forest Hills station near Back Bay - South End to Forest Hills station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line and one bus line till Forest Hills station near Milton in Boston.

  • How long does it take to travel from Back Bay - South End to Milton in Boston by subway and bus?

    The total travel time between Back Bay - South End and Milton in Boston by subway and bus is about 41 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Back Bay - South End to get to Milton in Boston?

    Get on the ORANGE LINE subway from the Forest Hills station near Back Bay - South End in Boston.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between Back Bay - South End and Milton in Boston?

    Get off the subway at the Forest Hills station, which is closest to Milton in Boston.

  • How much is the total subway and bus fare from Back Bay - South End to Milton?

    The ride from Back Bay - South End to Milton costs $6.50.

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