Back Bay Station to Boston Convention and Exhibition Center
Plain directions from Back Bay Station to Boston Convention and Exhibition Center, checked against the fall 2026 MBTA schedule.
Back Bay Station to Boston Convention and Exhibition Center
- Providence/Stoughton Line
- Bus 7
- Take the Providence/Stoughton LineFrom Back Bay, toward South Station1 stop, about 3 min
- Walk about 2 min to Summer St @ South Station - Red Line entranceAfter you get off at South Station
- Take bus 7Toward City Point via East First St3 stops, about 3 min
- Get off at Summer St opp WTC AveThe stop after 350 Summer St
Weekdays, fall 2026 schedule · First and last trips
Quick answer: Take the Providence/Stoughton Line to South Station, then bus 7 to Summer St opp WTC Ave. The trip takes about 16 minutes (12-23 min depending on the connection). On weekdays Providence/Stoughton Line trains run about every 30 min during the day.
Get the live route from Back Bay to BCEC
Step by step
- At Back Bay, take the Providence/Stoughton Line toward South Station.
- Ride about 3 min to South Station, without stopping.
- Walk about 2 min from South Station to Summer St @ South Station - Red Line entrance.
- At Summer St @ South Station - Red Line entrance, change to bus 7 toward City Point via East First St.
- Ride 3 stops, about 3 min. Get off at Summer St opp WTC Ave, the stop after 350 Summer St.
Other ways to go
- Take the Orange Line toward Oak Grove to Downtown Crossing, then bus 7 to Summer St opp WTC Ave: about 22 min.
- Take the Framingham/Worcester Line to South Station, then bus 7 to Summer St opp WTC Ave: about 17 min.
Which one is faster depends on when you leave. Cobblehop compares them with live times and gives you the one that gets you there first.
Times and frequency
| Day | First trip | Last trip | How often (daytime) | Trip time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday-Thursday | 4:53 am | 12:40 am | About every 30 min | About 16 min |
| Friday | 4:53 am | 1:36 am | About every 30 min | About 16 min |
| Saturday | 4:55 am | 1:40 am | About every 2 hours | About 16 min |
| Sunday | 6:11 am | 12:52 am | Varies | About 16 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 Providence/Stoughton Line trains (the least frequent part of the trip).
Late at night
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves Back Bay at 12:40 am and gets to Boston Convention and Exhibition Center around 1:06 am, using Orange Line and Silver Line SLW. On Friday nights it runs later: the last trip leaves at 1:36 am. On Saturday nights the last trip leaves at 1:40 am, and on Sunday nights at 12:52 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 350 Summer St. The next stop is Summer St opp WTC Ave. 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 inbound: look for South Station on the departure board, and find the track number there a few minutes before the train leaves.
- The convention center is on Summer Street in the Seaport. World Trade Center is the closest Silver Line station.
- 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 South Station) as accessible. South Station has 9 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 South Station 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 Boston Convention and Exhibition Center: common questions
How do I get from Back Bay Station to Boston Convention and Exhibition Center by public transit?
Take the Providence/Stoughton Line to South Station, then bus 7 to Summer St opp WTC Ave. The trip takes about 16 minutes (12-23 min depending on the connection).
How long does it take to get from Back Bay Station to Boston Convention and Exhibition Center?
About 16 minutes on the main route, or 12-23 minutes depending on the connection. Walking takes about 42 minutes.
Do I have to change along the way?
Yes, once: at South Station. Take the Providence/Stoughton Line to South Station, then bus 7 to Summer St opp WTC Ave.
How often do Providence/Stoughton Line trains run?
About every 30 min on weekdays during the day and about every 2 hours on Saturdays, on the fall 2026 schedule.
What time is the last train from Back Bay Station to Boston Convention and Exhibition Center?
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves Back Bay at 12:40 am and gets to Boston Convention and Exhibition Center around 1:06 am, using Orange Line and Silver Line SLW. On Friday nights it runs later: the last trip leaves at 1:36 am. On Saturday nights the last trip leaves at 1:40 am, and on Sunday nights at 12:52 am.
Related routes
- Back Bay Station to Seaport World Trade Center
- Back Bay Station to Institute of Contemporary Art
- Boston Common to Boston Convention and Exhibition Center
- Kendall Square to Boston Convention and Exhibition Center
- Never miss your stop (guide)
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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: Providence/Stoughton Line timetable
- MBTA: bus 7
- MBTA: Back Bay station
- MBTA: South Station 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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