Back Bay Station to Gillette Stadium
How to get from Back Bay Station to Gillette Stadium on public transit, with the stops, times and the last trip of the night.
Back Bay Station to Gillette Stadium
- Franklin/Foxboro Line
- Take the Franklin/Foxboro LineFrom Back Bay, toward Foxboro10 stops, about 54 min
- Get off at Foxboro
- Walk about 8 min to Gillette Stadium
Weekdays, fall 2026 schedule · First and last trips
Quick answer: Take the Franklin/Foxboro Line to Foxboro, and walk about 8 min. The trip takes about 62 minutes (58-66 min depending on the connection). On weekdays Franklin/Foxboro Line trains run about every 3 hours during the day.
Get the live route from Back Bay to Gillette Stadium
Going to a game or concert? For Patriots home games and some big concerts, the MBTA runs special event trains to Foxboro, and they are the easiest way there. Event trains are ticketed separately: regular Commuter Rail zone fares don't apply to them, per the MBTA. Check the MBTA's Gillette Stadium event service before the day, and ask Cobblehop for the train back after the event.
Step by step
- At Back Bay, take the Franklin/Foxboro Line toward Foxboro.
- Ride about 54 min to Foxboro, with 9 stops on the way.
- Walk about 8 min to Gillette Stadium.
Times and frequency
| Day | First trip | Last trip | How often (daytime) | Trip time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday-Friday | 5:41 am | 9:45 pm | About every 3 hours | About 62 min |
| Saturday | No service on this route | |||
| Sunday | 2:00 pm | 2:25 pm | Varies | About 62 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 Franklin/Foxboro Line trains.
Late at night
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves Back Bay at 9:45 pm and gets to Gillette Stadium around 10:47 pm, using Providence/Stoughton Line and Franklin/Foxboro Line. There's no Saturday service on this route. On Sunday nights the last trip leaves at 2:25 pm. Late at night, ask Cobblehop for the last trip. It checks live times and tells you when to leave.
Tips for this trip
- Check the destination on the train. Back Bay also has trains to Forge Park/495 on this line, and they don't go to Foxboro.
- Inbound or outbound. Commuter Rail trains toward Boston are called inbound and trains leaving Boston are outbound. This trip is outbound: look for Foxboro on the departure board, and find the track number there a few minutes before the train leaves.
- Gillette Stadium is in Foxborough, next to Foxboro 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 Foxboro) 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
- Commuter Rail. Back Bay to Foxboro is a Zone 4 fare, $8.75 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 Gillette Stadium: common questions
How do I get from Back Bay Station to Gillette Stadium by public transit?
Take the Franklin/Foxboro Line to Foxboro, and walk about 8 min. The trip takes about 62 minutes (58-66 min depending on the connection).
Is there a train to Gillette Stadium for Patriots games?
Yes. For Patriots home games and some big concerts, the MBTA runs special event trains to Foxboro station, next to the stadium. They are ticketed separately, and regular Commuter Rail zone fares don't apply. Weekend trains to Foxboro on the fall 2026 schedule are event trains only.
How long does it take to get from Back Bay Station to Gillette Stadium?
About 62 minutes on the main route, or 58-66 minutes depending on the connection.
Do I have to change trains?
No. The Franklin/Foxboro Line goes all the way, so it's one ride.
How often do Franklin/Foxboro Line trains run?
About every 3 hours on weekdays during the day, on the fall 2026 schedule.
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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: Franklin/Foxboro Line timetable
- MBTA: Back Bay station
- MBTA: Foxboro station
- MBTA: Foxboro event and seasonal service
- 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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