How to get from Back Bay to West Roxbury by bus and subway?

From Back Bay to West Roxbury by bus and subway

To get from Back Bay to West Roxbury in Boston, take the ORANGE LINE subway from Back Bay - South End station to Forest Hills station. Next, take the 38 bus from Forest Hills station to Woodard Rd @ Wren St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 42 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 West Roxbury on the Moovit app.

42min$2.40
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Bus - 3838
Walk to West Roxbury
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 - 3838
    Wait for bus
    38
    Wren St
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Woodard Rd @ Wren St
    ID 5263
    19 min
  • 7
    Walk to West Roxbury
    Walk to
    West Roxbury
    Celia Road
    290 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Back Bay to West Roxbury

The distance between Back Bay, Boston and West Roxbury, Boston is approximately 7.94 mi, which can typically be travelled in 42 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Back Bay to West Roxbury by bus and subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in Boston – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Subway schedule from Back Bay to West Roxbury

To check the bus and subway schedule from Back Bay to West Roxbury using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Back Bay) and destination (West Roxbury), 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 West Roxbury?

    The fastest way takes 42 minutes, using Subway line ORANGE LINE, Bus line 38.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one subway line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 42 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Back Bay to West Roxbury 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 West Roxbury in Boston.

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

    The total travel time between Back Bay and West Roxbury in Boston by subway and bus is about 42 min.

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

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

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

    The ride from Back Bay to West Roxbury costs $2.40.

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