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 58 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

58min$4.10
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
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Forest Hills
    80 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

From Back Bay to Norwood, MA by train

Take one direct train from Back Bay to Norwood, MA in Norwood: take the FRANKLIN/FOXBORO train from Back Bay - South End station to Norwood Depot station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 36 min. The ride fare is $8.00.

36min$8.00
Train - FRANKLIN/FOXBORO
Walk to Norwood, 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
    #1725 | Walpole
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Norwood Depot
    27 min
  • 4
    Walk to Norwood, MA
    Walk to
    Norwood, MA
    450 yd • 6 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 12.93 mi, which can typically be travelled in 58 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.

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From Back Bay to Norwood, MA by train

Take one direct train from Back Bay to Norwood, MA in Norwood: take the FRANKLIN/FOXBORO train from Back Bay - South End station to Norwood Depot station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 36 min. The ride fare is $8.00.

36min$8.00
Train - FRANKLIN/FOXBORO
Walk to Norwood, 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
    #1725 | Walpole
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Norwood Depot
    27 min
  • 4
    Walk to Norwood, MA
    Walk to
    Norwood, MA
    450 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 58 minutes, using Subway line ORANGE LINE, Bus line 34E.

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

    The alternative route takes 36 minutes, using Train line FRANKLIN/FOXBORO.

  • 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 58 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 58 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.

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

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

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