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, you’ll need to take one subway line and 2 bus lines: take the ORANGE LINE subway from Back Bay - South End station to Jackson Square station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ORANGE LINE SHUTTLE bus and finally take the 34E bus from Forest Hills station to Washington St @ Cottage St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 59 min. The ride fare is $5.80.

59min$5.80
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Bus - ORANGE LINE SHUTTLEORANGE LINE SHUTTLE
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
    Jackson Square
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Jackson Square
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Jackson Square - Columbus Ave @ Centre St
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - ORANGE LINE SHUTTLEORANGE LINE SHUTTLE
    Wait for bus
    ORANGE LINE SHUTTLE
    Forest Hills (Shuttle)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Forest Hills
    9 min
  • 7
    Bus - 34E34E
    Wait for bus
    34E
    Walpole Center Via Washington St
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington St @ Cottage St
    ID 26618
    33 min
  • 9
    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, Norwood and Norwood, MA, Norwood is approximately 13.1 mi, which can typically be travelled in 59 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.

Public transit stations close to Back Bay

Back Bay is located at Back Bay, Norwood and the nearest public transit station is Back Bay Station (Dartmouth Street).

Subway stations close to Back Bay:

  • Arlington
  • Copley
  • Prudential

Train stations close to Back Bay:

  • Back Bay - South End

Bus stations close to Back Bay:

  • Back Bay Station (Dartmouth Street)
  • Dartmouth St Opp Back Bay Sta
  • Dartmouth Street Opposite Back Bay Station

Public transit stations close to Norwood, MA, Norwood

Norwood, MA is located at Norwood, MA, Norwood and the nearest public transit station is Windsor Gardens.

Train stations close to Norwood, MA:

  • Windsor Gardens
  • Norwood Central
  • Norwood Depot

Bus stations close to Norwood, MA:

  • Washington St @ Railroad Ave
  • 460 Washington St Opp George St
  • Washington St @ Cottage St

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 59 minutes, using Subway line ORANGE LINE, Bus line ORANGE LINE SHUTTLE, Bus line 34E.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one subway line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 59 min.

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

    The ORANGE LINE subway line goes from Jackson Square station near Back Bay in Boston to Jackson Square station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Jackson Square station near Norwood, MA in Norwood.

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

    The total travel time between Back Bay in Boston and Norwood, MA in Norwood by subway and bus is about 59 min.

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

    Get on the ORANGE LINE subway from the Jackson Square 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 Jackson Square stop, which is closest to Norwood, MA in Norwood.

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

    The ride from Back Bay to Norwood, MA costs $5.80.

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