How to get from Back Bay to Roslindale by bus and subway?

From Back Bay to Roslindale by bus and subway

To get from Back Bay to Roslindale in Boston, take the ORANGE LINE subway from Back Bay - South End station to Forest Hills station. Next, take the 40 bus from Forest Hills station to Washington St @ Mosgrove Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 28 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

28min$4.10
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Bus - 4040
Walk to Roslindale
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 - 4040
    Wait for bus
    40
    Georgetowne
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington St @ Mosgrove Ave
    ID 599
    3 min
  • 7
    Walk to Roslindale
    Walk to
    Roslindale
    South Street
    310 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Back Bay to Roslindale by bus and subway via ORANGE LINE and 36

To get from Back Bay to Roslindale in Boston, take the ORANGE LINE subway from Back Bay - South End station to Forest Hills station. Next, take the 36 bus from Forest Hills station to Washington St @ Mosgrove Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 27 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

27min$4.10
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Bus - 3636
Walk to Roslindale
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 - 3636
    Wait for bus
    36
    Va Hospital
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington St @ Mosgrove Ave
    ID 599
    3 min
  • 7
    Walk to Roslindale
    Walk to
    Roslindale
    South Street
    310 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Back Bay to Roslindale

The distance between Back Bay, Boston and Roslindale, Boston is approximately 4.88 mi, which can typically be travelled in 28 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Back Bay to Roslindale by bus and subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in Boston – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Back Bay

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

Subway stations close to Back Bay:

  • Copley
  • Prudential
  • Arlington

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 Roslindale, Boston

Roslindale is located at South Street, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Washington St @ South St.

Subway stations close to Roslindale:

  • Forest Hills

Train stations close to Roslindale:

  • Roslindale Village
  • Bellevue
  • Forest Hills

Bus stations close to Roslindale:

  • Washington St @ South St
  • Washington St @ Firth Rd
  • Washington St @ Lochdale Rd

Related Routes

Alternative route from Back Bay to Roslindale by bus and subway via ORANGE LINE and 36

To get from Back Bay to Roslindale in Boston, take the ORANGE LINE subway from Back Bay - South End station to Forest Hills station. Next, take the 36 bus from Forest Hills station to Washington St @ Mosgrove Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 27 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

27min$4.10
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Bus - 3636
Walk to Roslindale
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 - 3636
    Wait for bus
    36
    Va Hospital
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington St @ Mosgrove Ave
    ID 599
    3 min
  • 7
    Walk to Roslindale
    Walk to
    Roslindale
    South Street
    310 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Back Bay to Roslindale?

    The fastest way takes 28 minutes, using Subway line ORANGE LINE, Bus line 40.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Back Bay to Roslindale?

    The alternative route takes 27 minutes, using Subway line ORANGE LINE, Bus line 36.

  • Is there a direct subway between Back Bay and Roslindale in Boston?

    No, you’ll have to take one subway line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 28 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Back Bay to Roslindale in Boston?

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

  • How long does it take to travel from Back Bay to Roslindale in Boston by subway and bus?

    The total travel time between Back Bay and Roslindale in Boston by subway and bus is about 28 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Back Bay to get to Roslindale in Boston?

    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 Roslindale in Boston?

    Get off the subway at the Forest Hills stop, which is closest to Roslindale in Boston.

  • When is the first subway from Back Bay to Roslindale in Boston?

    The first subway from Back Bay to Roslindale in Boston is Orange Line. It leaves the Back Bay - South End station at 7:05 PM.

  • When is the first train from Back Bay to Roslindale in Boston?

    The first train from Back Bay to Roslindale in Boston is Needham. It leaves the Back Bay - South End station at 1:55 AM.

  • How much is the subway fare from Back Bay to Roslindale?

    The ride from Back Bay to Roslindale costs $4.10.

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