Back Bay Station to Brigham and Women's Hospital
Plain directions from Back Bay Station to Brigham and Women's Hospital, checked against the fall 2026 MBTA schedule.
Back Bay Station to Brigham and Women's Hospital
- Orange Line
- Take the Orange LineFrom Back Bay, toward Forest Hills3 stops, about 5 min
- Get off at Roxbury CrossingThe stop after Ruggles
- Walk about 16 min to Brigham and Women's Hospital
Weekdays, fall 2026 schedule · First and last trips
Quick answer: Take the Orange Line toward Forest Hills to Roxbury Crossing, and walk about 16 min. The trip takes about 22 minutes. On weekdays the Orange Line runs every 5 min during the day.
Get the live route from Back Bay to the Brigham
Step by step
- At Back Bay, take the Orange Line toward Forest Hills.
- Ride 3 stops, about 5 min, through Massachusetts Avenue and Ruggles, and get off at Roxbury Crossing.
- Walk about 16 min to Brigham and Women's Hospital.
Other ways to go
- Take bus 39 to 677 Huntington Ave, and walk about 6 min: about 21 min.
- Take the Orange Line toward Forest Hills to Ruggles, then bus 65 to Brookline Ave @ Deaconess Rd, and walk about 4 min: about 20 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 | 4:50 am | 1:10 am | Every 5 min | About 22 min |
| Friday | 4:50 am | 2:07 am | Every 5 min | About 22 min |
| Saturday | 5:14 am | 2:00 am | Every 7 min | About 22 min |
| Sunday | 5:44 am | 12:59 am | Every 8 min | About 22 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 the Orange Line.
Late at night
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves Back Bay at 1:10 am and gets to Brigham and Women's Hospital around 1:26 am, using bus 39. On Friday nights it runs later: the last trip leaves at 2:07 am. On Saturday nights the last trip leaves at 2:00 am, and on Sunday nights at 12:59 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 Ruggles. The next stop is Roxbury Crossing. Start a live trip in Cobblehop and it alerts you before your stop.
- Brigham and Women's main entrance is at 75 Francis Street in the Longwood Medical Area.
- 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 Roxbury Crossing) 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
- Subway. $2.40 one way.
- 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.
- 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 Brigham and Women's Hospital: common questions
How do I get from Back Bay Station to Brigham and Women's Hospital by public transit?
Take the Orange Line toward Forest Hills to Roxbury Crossing, and walk about 16 min. The trip takes about 22 minutes.
How long does it take to get from Back Bay Station to Brigham and Women's Hospital?
About 22 minutes on the main route. Walking takes about 44 minutes.
Do I have to change trains?
No. The Orange Line goes all the way, so it's one ride.
How often does the Orange Line run?
Every 5 min on weekdays during the day, every 7 min on Saturdays and every 8 min on Sundays, on the fall 2026 schedule.
What time is the last train from Back Bay Station to Brigham and Women's Hospital?
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves Back Bay at 1:10 am and gets to Brigham and Women's Hospital around 1:26 am, using bus 39. On Friday nights it runs later: the last trip leaves at 2:07 am. On Saturday nights the last trip leaves at 2:00 am, and on Sunday nights at 12:59 am.
Related routes
- Back Bay Station to Longwood Medical Area
- Back Bay Station to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
- Kendall Square to Brigham and Women's Hospital
- South Station to Brigham and Women's Hospital
- Never miss your stop (guide)
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- All routes from Back Bay Station
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: Orange Line
- MBTA: Back Bay station
- MBTA: Roxbury Crossing station
- MBTA: fares
- 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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