Back Bay Station to Constitution Beach
The T route from Back Bay Station to Constitution Beach: where to board, where to change, where to get off and how late it runs.
Back Bay Station to Constitution Beach
- Orange Line
- Blue Line
- Take the Orange LineFrom Back Bay, toward Oak Grove4 stops, about 6 min
- Change at State
- Take the Blue LineToward Wonderland5 stops, about 10 min
- Get off at Orient HeightsThe stop after Wood Island
- Walk about 11 min to Constitution BeachUse the Bennington St exit
Weekdays, fall 2026 schedule · First and last trips
Quick answer: Take the Orange Line toward Oak Grove to State, then the Blue Line toward Wonderland to Orient Heights, and walk about 11 min. The trip takes about 33 minutes (31-35 min depending on the connection). On weekdays the Orange Line runs every 5 min during the day.
Get the live route from Back Bay to Constitution Beach
Step by step
- At Back Bay, take the Orange Line toward Oak Grove.
- Ride 4 stops, about 6 min, through Tufts Medical Center, Chinatown and Downtown Crossing, and get off at State.
- At State, change to the Blue Line toward Wonderland.
- Ride 5 stops, about 10 min, through Aquarium, Maverick, Airport and Wood Island, and get off at Orient Heights.
- Walk about 11 min to Constitution Beach. Use the Bennington St exit.
Other ways to go
- Take the Orange Line toward Oak Grove to State, the Blue Line toward Wonderland to Orient Heights, then bus 120 to Bennington St @ Westbrook St: about 34 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 | 5:05 am | 12:40 am | Every 5 min | About 33 min |
| Friday | 5:05 am | 1:36 am | Every 5 min | About 33 min |
| Saturday | 5:26 am | 1:40 am | Every 7 min | About 34 min |
| Sunday | 6:18 am | 12:41 am | Every 8 min | About 33 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 (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 Constitution Beach around 1:15 am. 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 12:41 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 Wood Island. The next stop is Orient Heights. Start a live trip in Cobblehop and it alerts you before your stop.
- Changing at State. You don't leave the station. Follow the signs for Blue Line toward Wonderland.
- Constitution Beach is in East Boston, near Orient Heights 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, State and Orient Heights) as accessible. State has 5 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. Changing between subway lines is free.
- 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 Constitution Beach: common questions
How do I get from Back Bay Station to Constitution Beach by public transit?
Take the Orange Line toward Oak Grove to State, then the Blue Line toward Wonderland to Orient Heights, and walk about 11 min. The trip takes about 33 minutes (31-35 min depending on the connection).
How long does it take to get from Back Bay Station to Constitution Beach?
About 33 minutes on the main route, or 31-35 minutes depending on the connection.
Do I have to change along the way?
Yes, once: at State. Take the Orange Line toward Oak Grove to State, then the Blue Line toward Wonderland to Orient Heights, and walk about 11 min.
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 Constitution Beach?
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves Back Bay at 12:40 am and gets to Constitution Beach around 1:15 am. 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 12:41 am.
Related routes
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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: Orange Line
- MBTA: Blue Line
- MBTA: Back Bay station
- MBTA: State station
- MBTA: Orient Heights 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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