Back Bay Station to Bridgewater State University
The train route from Back Bay Station to Bridgewater State University: where to board, where to change, where to get off and how late it runs.
Back Bay Station to Bridgewater State University
- Framingham/Worcester Line
- Fall River/New Bedford Line
- Take the Framingham/Worcester LineFrom Back Bay, toward South Station1 stop, about 4 min
- Change at South Station
- Take the Fall River/New Bedford LineToward New Bedford8 stops, about 53 min
- Get off at Bridgewater
- Walk about 9 min to Bridgewater State University
Weekdays, fall 2026 schedule · First and last trips
Quick answer: Take the Framingham/Worcester Line to South Station, then the Fall River/New Bedford Line toward New Bedford to Bridgewater, and walk about 9 min. The trip takes about 74 minutes (68-76 min depending on the connection). On weekdays Fall River/New Bedford Line trains run about once an hour during the day.
Get the live route from Back Bay to Bridgewater State
Step by step
- At Back Bay, take the Framingham/Worcester Line toward South Station.
- Ride about 4 min to South Station, without stopping.
- At South Station, change to the Fall River/New Bedford Line toward New Bedford.
- Ride about 53 min to Bridgewater, with 7 stops on the way.
- Walk about 9 min to Bridgewater State University.
Other ways to go
- Take the Needham Line to South Station, then the Fall River/New Bedford Line toward Fall River to Bridgewater, and walk about 9 min: about 79 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-Friday | 6:31 am | 11:24 pm | About once an hour | About 74 min |
| Saturday | 6:09 am | 11:29 pm | About every 2 hours | About 71 min |
| Sunday | 6:06 am | 11:28 pm | About every 2 hours | About 71 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 Fall River/New Bedford Line trains (the least frequent part of the trip).
Late at night
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves Back Bay at 11:24 pm and gets to Bridgewater State University around 12:59 am, using Providence/Stoughton Line and Fall River/New Bedford Line. On Saturday nights the last trip leaves at 11:29 pm, and on Sunday nights at 11:28 pm. Late at night, ask Cobblehop for the last trip. It checks live times and tells you when to leave.
Tips for this trip
- 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.
- Changing at South Station. You don't leave the station. Follow the signs for Fall River/New Bedford Line.
- Bridgewater State has its own Commuter Rail stop on the Middleborough Line, Bridgewater, on 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, South Station and Bridgewater) 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
- 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.
- Commuter Rail. South Station to Bridgewater is a Zone 6 fare, $10.50 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.
- 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 Bridgewater State University: common questions
How do I get from Back Bay Station to Bridgewater State University by public transit?
Take the Framingham/Worcester Line to South Station, then the Fall River/New Bedford Line toward New Bedford to Bridgewater, and walk about 9 min. The trip takes about 74 minutes (68-76 min depending on the connection).
How long does it take to get from Back Bay Station to Bridgewater State University?
About 74 minutes on the main route, or 68-76 minutes depending on the connection.
Do I have to change along the way?
Yes, once: at South Station. Take the Framingham/Worcester Line to South Station, then the Fall River/New Bedford Line toward New Bedford to Bridgewater, and walk about 9 min.
How often do Fall River/New Bedford Line trains run?
About once an hour 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 train from Back Bay Station to Bridgewater State University?
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves Back Bay at 11:24 pm and gets to Bridgewater State University around 12:59 am, using Providence/Stoughton Line and Fall River/New Bedford Line. On Saturday nights the last trip leaves at 11:29 pm, and on Sunday nights at 11:28 pm.
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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: Fall River/New Bedford Line timetable
- MBTA: Back Bay station
- MBTA: South Station station
- MBTA: Bridgewater 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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