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

From Back Bay to Norwood, MA by bus

To get from Back Bay to Norwood, MA in Norwood, take the 39 bus from Back Bay 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 1 hr 13 min. The ride fare is $3.40.

73min$3.40
Bus - 3939
Bus - 34E34E
Walk to Norwood, MA
Leaves from Back Bay

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Back Bay
  • 2
    Bus - 3939
    Wait for bus
    39
    Forest Hills
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Forest Hills
    31 min
  • 4
    Bus - 34E34E
    Wait for bus
    34E
    Walpole Center Via Washington St
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington St @ Cottage St
    ID 26618
    37 min
  • 6
    Walk to Norwood, MA
    Walk to
    Norwood, MA
    90 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

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 60 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

60min$4.10
Subway - ORANGE LINE
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
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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 14.17 mi, which can typically be travelled in 73 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Back Bay to Norwood, MA by bus, 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:

  • Prudential
  • Copley
  • Symphony

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 Norwood Central.

Train stations close to Norwood, MA:

  • Windsor Gardens
  • Dedham Corporate Center
  • Norwood Depot

Bus stations close to Norwood, MA:

  • Norwood Central
  • Washington St @ Railroad Ave
  • Washington St @ East Hoyle St

Related Routes

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 60 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

60min$4.10
Subway - ORANGE LINE
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

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 73 minutes, using Bus line 39, Bus line 34E.

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

    The alternative route takes 60 minutes, using Subway line ORANGE LINE, Bus line 34E.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 13 min.

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

    The 39 bus 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 in Norwood.

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

    The total travel time between Back Bay in Boston and Norwood, MA in Norwood by bus is about 1 hr 13 min.

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

    Get on the 39 bus from the Forest Hills stop near Back Bay in Boston.

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

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

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

    The ride from Back Bay to Norwood, MA costs $3.40.

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