How to get from Back Bay to Milton, MA by bus and subway?

From Back Bay to Milton, MA by bus and subway

To get from Back Bay to Milton, MA you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one bus line: take the ORANGE LINE subway from Back Bay - South End station to Downtown Crossing station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED LINE subway and finally take the 240 bus from Ashmont / Peabody Sq. station to Central Ave @ Brook Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 56 min. The ride fare is $4.10. The bus and subway schedule from Back Bay may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Milton, MA on the Moovit app.

56min$4.10
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 240240
Walk to Milton, MA
Leaves from Back Bay - South End

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Back Bay
  • 2
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Oak Grove
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Downtown Crossing
    4 min
  • 4
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Ashmont
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Ashmont / Peabody Sq.
    18 min
  • 6
    Bus - 240240
    Wait for bus
    240
    Avon Square
  • 7
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Central Ave @ Brook Rd
    ID 4143
    9 min
  • 8
    Walk to Milton, MA
    Walk to
    Milton, MA
    0.61 mi • 13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Back Bay to Milton, MA by bus, subway and train

To get from Back Bay to Milton, MA you’ll need to take one train line, one subway line and one bus line: 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 240 bus from Ashmont / Peabody Sq. station to Central Ave @ Brook Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 60 min. The ride fare is $6.50. The bus and subway schedule from Back Bay may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Milton, MA on the Moovit app.

60min$6.50
Train - FRANKLIN/FOXBORO
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 240240
Walk to Milton, MA
Leaves from Back Bay - South End

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Back Bay
  • 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
    Bus - 240240
    Wait for bus
    240
    Avon Square
  • 7
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Central Ave @ Brook Rd
    ID 4143
    9 min
  • 8
    Walk to Milton, MA
    Walk to
    Milton, MA
    0.61 mi • 13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Back Bay to Milton, MA

The distance between Back Bay and Milton, MA is approximately 9.67 mi, which can typically be travelled in 56 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Back Bay to Milton, MA by bus and subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in Milton – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Subway schedule from Back Bay to Milton, MA

To check the bus and subway schedule from Back Bay to Milton, MA using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Back Bay) and destination (Milton, MA), 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 to Milton, MA by bus, subway and train

To get from Back Bay to Milton, MA you’ll need to take one train line, one subway line and one bus line: 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 240 bus from Ashmont / Peabody Sq. station to Central Ave @ Brook Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 60 min. The ride fare is $6.50. The bus and subway schedule from Back Bay may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Milton, MA on the Moovit app.

60min$6.50
Train - FRANKLIN/FOXBORO
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 240240
Walk to Milton, MA
Leaves from Back Bay - South End

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Back Bay
  • 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
    Bus - 240240
    Wait for bus
    240
    Avon Square
  • 7
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Central Ave @ Brook Rd
    ID 4143
    9 min
  • 8
    Walk to Milton, MA
    Walk to
    Milton, MA
    0.61 mi • 13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Back Bay to Milton, MA?

    The fastest way takes 56 minutes, using Subway line ORANGE LINE, Subway line RED LINE, Bus line 240.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Back Bay to Milton, MA?

    The alternative route takes 60 minutes, using Train line FRANKLIN/FOXBORO, Subway line RED LINE, Bus line 240.

  • Is there a direct subway between Back Bay and Milton, MA?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 subway lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 56 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Back Bay to Milton, MA?

    The ORANGE LINE subway line goes from Oak Grove station near Back Bay in Boston to Downtown Crossing station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line and one bus line till Downtown Crossing station near Milton, MA.

  • How long does it take to travel from Back Bay to Milton, MA by subway and bus?

    The total travel time between Back Bay and Milton, MA by subway and bus is about 56 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Back Bay to get to Milton, MA?

    Get on the ORANGE LINE subway from the Oak Grove station near Back Bay in Boston.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between Back Bay and Milton, MA?

    Get off the subway at the Downtown Crossing stop, which is closest to Milton, MA.

  • How much is the total subway and bus fare from Back Bay to Milton, MA?

    The ride from Back Bay to Milton, MA costs $4.10.

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