Back Bay Station to Agganis Arena
The train route from Back Bay Station to Agganis Arena: where to board, where to change, where to get off and how late it runs.
Back Bay Station to Agganis Arena
- Framingham/Worcester Line
- Bus 57
- Take the Framingham/Worcester LineFrom Back Bay, toward Worcester1 stop, about 5 min
- Walk about 8 min to Commonwealth Ave @ Silber WayAfter you get off at Lansdowne
- Take bus 57Toward Watertown Yard4 stops, about 6 min
- Get off at Commonwealth Ave @ Buick StThe stop after Commonwealth Ave @ University Rd
- Walk about 3 min to Agganis Arena
Weekdays, fall 2026 schedule · First and last trips
Quick answer: Take the Framingham/Worcester Line toward Worcester to Lansdowne, then bus 57 to Commonwealth Ave @ Buick St, and walk about 3 min. The trip takes about 25 minutes. On weekdays Framingham/Worcester Line trains run about every 35 min during the day.
Get the live route from Back Bay to Agganis Arena
Step by step
- At Back Bay, take the Framingham/Worcester Line toward Worcester.
- Ride about 5 min to Lansdowne, without stopping.
- Walk about 8 min from Lansdowne to Commonwealth Ave @ Silber Way.
- At Commonwealth Ave @ Silber Way, change to bus 57 toward Watertown Yard.
- Ride 4 stops, about 6 min. Get off at Commonwealth Ave @ Buick St, the stop after Commonwealth Ave @ University Rd.
- Walk about 3 min to Agganis Arena.
Times and frequency
| Day | First trip | Last trip | How often (daytime) | Trip time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday-Thursday | 4:50 am | 1:19 am | About every 35 min | About 25 min |
| Friday | 4:50 am | 2:04 am | About every 35 min | About 25 min |
| Saturday | 5:20 am | 2:04 am | About every 2 hours | About 28 min |
| Sunday | 5:06 am | 1:07 am | About every 2 hours | About 29 min |
First and last trip are when the first train of the trip leaves Back Bay, on the fall 2026 schedule. "How often" is for Framingham/Worcester Line trains (the least frequent part of the trip).
Late at night
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves Back Bay at 1:19 am and gets to Agganis Arena around 1:50 am, using Green Line and bus 57. On Friday nights it runs later: the last trip leaves at 2:04 am. On Saturday nights the last trip leaves at 2:04 am, and on Sunday nights at 1:07 am. Late at night, ask Cobblehop for the last trip. It checks live times and tells you when to leave.
Tips for this trip
- Know your stop. Get to the door after Commonwealth Ave @ University Rd. The next stop is Commonwealth Ave @ Buick St. Start a live trip in Cobblehop and it alerts you before your stop.
- Inbound or outbound. Commuter Rail trains toward Boston are called inbound and trains leaving Boston are outbound. This trip is outbound: look for Worcester on the departure board, and find the track number there a few minutes before the train leaves.
- Agganis Arena is on Commonwealth Avenue at Boston University's West Campus.
- Back Bay station has the Orange Line, Commuter Rail and Amtrak under one roof. It connects to Copley Place by an indoor passage.
Step-free access
MBTA data lists every station on this route (Back Bay and Lansdowne) as accessible. Back Bay has 4 elevators in MBTA data. Elevators do break, so check the MBTA's elevator alerts before you go.
What it costs
- Bus. $1.70 one way, like any local bus.
- How to pay. Tap a contactless credit or debit card, phone or watch at the fare gate or bus door, or use a CharlieCard or CharlieTicket.
- Commuter Rail. Back Bay to Lansdowne is a Zone 1A fare, $2.40 one way. On Saturdays and Sundays, a $10.00 weekend pass covers unlimited Commuter Rail rides.
- Buying a train ticket. Tap-to-pay doesn't work on the Commuter Rail. Use the mTicket app, a fare machine or ticket window, or pay the conductor. Paying on board can add a $3 fee when you board at a station that sells tickets. A Commuter Rail ticket doesn't cover the subway part of the trip.
- Kids. Children 11 and under ride the MBTA free.
Fares as of October 2026. Check the MBTA's fares page before you ride.
Back Bay Station to Agganis Arena: common questions
How do I get from Back Bay Station to Agganis Arena by public transit?
Take the Framingham/Worcester Line toward Worcester to Lansdowne, then bus 57 to Commonwealth Ave @ Buick St, and walk about 3 min. The trip takes about 25 minutes.
How long does it take to get from Back Bay Station to Agganis Arena?
About 25 minutes on the main route.
Do I have to change along the way?
Yes, once: at Lansdowne. Take the Framingham/Worcester Line toward Worcester to Lansdowne, then bus 57 to Commonwealth Ave @ Buick St, and walk about 3 min.
How often do Framingham/Worcester Line trains run?
About every 35 min on weekdays during the day, about every 2 hours on Saturdays and about every 2 hours on Sundays, on the fall 2026 schedule.
What time is the last bus from Back Bay Station to Agganis Arena?
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves Back Bay at 1:19 am and gets to Agganis Arena around 1:50 am, using Green Line and bus 57. On Friday nights it runs later: the last trip leaves at 2:04 am. On Saturday nights the last trip leaves at 2:04 am, and on Sunday nights at 1:07 am.
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Official sources
Cobblehop is independent and isn't affiliated with these agencies or operators. Schedules on this page come from MBTA/MassDOT public data. Check their pages for the latest schedules and service changes:
- MBTA: Framingham/Worcester Line timetable
- MBTA: bus 57
- MBTA: Back Bay station
- MBTA: Lansdowne station
- MBTA: fares
- MBTA: Commuter Rail fare zones
- MBTA: elevator and accessibility alerts
Published October 30, 2026. Times were computed from the fall 2026 MBTA schedule (2026-11-04 for weekdays). Service changes, so check Cobblehop for live times before you go.
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