Back Bay Station to Jamaica Pond
The T route from Back Bay Station to Jamaica Pond: where to board, where to change, where to get off and how late it runs.
Back Bay Station to Jamaica Pond
- Orange Line
- Take the Orange LineFrom Back Bay, toward Forest Hills6 stops, about 10 min
- Get off at Green StreetThe stop after Stony Brook
- Walk about 24 min to Jamaica Pond
Weekdays, fall 2026 schedule · First and last trips
Quick answer: Take the Orange Line toward Forest Hills to Green Street, and walk about 24 min. The trip takes about 34 minutes. On weekdays the Orange Line runs every 5 min during the day.
Get the live route from Back Bay to Jamaica Pond
Step by step
- At Back Bay, take the Orange Line toward Forest Hills.
- Ride 6 stops, about 10 min, through Massachusetts Avenue, Ruggles, Roxbury Crossing, Jackson Square and Stony Brook, and get off at Green Street.
- Walk about 24 min to Jamaica Pond.
Other ways to go
- Take bus 39 to Centre St @ Burroughs St, and walk about 14 min: about 44 min.
- Take the Orange Line to Forest Hills, then bus 39 to Centre St @ Saint John St, and walk about 13 min: about 38 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 34 min |
| Friday | 4:50 am | 2:07 am | Every 5 min | About 34 min |
| Saturday | 5:14 am | 2:00 am | Every 7 min | About 35 min |
| Sunday | 5:44 am | 12:59 am | Every 8 min | About 35 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 Jamaica Pond around 1:43 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 Stony Brook. The next stop is Green Street. Start a live trip in Cobblehop and it alerts you before your stop.
- Jamaica Pond's boathouse is on the Jamaicaway side. A path loops the whole pond.
- 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 Green Street) 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 Jamaica Pond: common questions
How do I get from Back Bay Station to Jamaica Pond by public transit?
Take the Orange Line toward Forest Hills to Green Street, and walk about 24 min. The trip takes about 34 minutes.
How long does it take to get from Back Bay Station to Jamaica Pond?
About 34 minutes on the main route.
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 Jamaica Pond?
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves Back Bay at 1:10 am and gets to Jamaica Pond around 1:43 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.
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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: Back Bay station
- MBTA: Green Street 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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