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

From Back Bay to Norwood, MA by bus and subway

To get from Back Bay to Norwood, MA in Norwood, take the ORANGE LINE subway from Back Bay - South End station to Forest Hills station. Next, take the 34E bus from Forest Hills station to Washington St @ Cottage St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 56 min. The ride fare is $2.40. The bus and subway schedule from Back Bay may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Norwood, MA on the Moovit app.

56min$2.40
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Bus - 34E34E
Walk to Norwood, 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
    Forest Hills
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Forest Hills
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Forest Hills
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 34E34E
    Wait for bus
    34E
    Walpole Center Via Washington St
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington St @ Cottage St
    ID 26618
    37 min
  • 7
    Walk to Norwood, MA
    Walk to
    Norwood, MA
    90 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Back Bay to Norwood, MA

The distance between Back Bay and Norwood, MA is approximately 12.86 mi, which can typically be travelled in 56 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Back Bay to Norwood, MA by bus and subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in Norwood – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Subway schedule from Back Bay to Norwood, MA

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

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

    The fastest way takes 56 minutes, using Subway line ORANGE LINE, Bus line 34E.

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

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

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

    The ORANGE LINE subway line goes from Forest Hills station near Back Bay in Boston to Forest Hills station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Forest Hills station near Norwood, MA.

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

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

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

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

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

    Get off the subway at the Forest Hills stop, which is closest to Norwood, MA.

  • When is the last train from Back Bay to Norwood, MA?

    The last train from Back Bay in Boston to Norwood, MA in Norwood is the Franklin/Foxboro line. It leaves the Back Bay - South End station at 6:15 PM.

  • How much is the subway fare from Back Bay to Norwood, MA?

    The ride from Back Bay to Norwood, MA costs $2.40.

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