Back Bay Station to L Street Beach
Plain directions from Back Bay Station to L Street Beach, checked against the fall 2026 MBTA schedule.
Back Bay Station to L Street Beach
- Bus 10
- Take bus 10From Dartmouth St opp Back Bay Sta, toward City Point via South Bay Center27 stops, about 32 min
- Get off at E Broadway @ K StThe stop after E Broadway @ I St
- Walk about 9 min to L Street Beach
Weekdays, fall 2026 schedule · First and last trips
Quick answer: Take bus 10 to E Broadway @ K St, and walk about 9 min. The trip takes about 40 minutes (31-41 min depending on the connection). On weekdays bus 10 runs about every 25 min during the day.
Get the live route from Back Bay to L Street Beach
Step by step
- At Dartmouth St opp Back Bay Sta, take bus 10 toward City Point via South Bay Center.
- Ride about 32 min (27 stops). Get off at E Broadway @ K St, the stop after E Broadway @ I St.
- Walk about 9 min to L Street Beach.
Other ways to go
- Take the Providence/Stoughton Line to South Station, then bus 7 to L St @ E 3rd St, and walk about 12 min: about 29 min.
- Take the Providence/Stoughton Line to South Station, then bus 11 to E 8th St @ K St, and walk about 4 min: about 31 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 | 5:30 am | 1:18 am | About every 25 min | About 40 min |
| Saturday | 5:21 am | 1:09 am | About every 35 min | About 43 min |
| Sunday | 6:30 am | 1:01 am | About once an hour | About 34 min |
First and last trip are when the first bus of the trip leaves Dartmouth St opp Back Bay Sta, on the fall 2026 schedule. "How often" is for bus 10.
Late at night
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves Dartmouth St opp Back Bay Sta at 1:18 am and gets to L Street Beach around 1:47 am. On Saturday nights the last trip leaves at 1:09 am, and on Sunday nights at 1:01 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 E Broadway @ I St. The next stop is E Broadway @ K St. Start a live trip in Cobblehop and it alerts you before your stop.
- L Street Beach is on Day Boulevard in South Boston.
- Back Bay station has the Orange Line, Commuter Rail and Amtrak under one roof. It connects to Copley Place by an indoor passage.
What it costs
- Bus. $1.70 one way, like any local bus.
- 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 L Street Beach: common questions
How do I get from Back Bay Station to L Street Beach by public transit?
Take bus 10 to E Broadway @ K St, and walk about 9 min. The trip takes about 40 minutes (31-41 min depending on the connection).
How long does it take to get from Back Bay Station to L Street Beach?
About 40 minutes on the main route, or 31-41 minutes depending on the connection.
Do I have to change buses?
No. Bus 10 goes all the way, so it's one ride.
How often does bus 10 run?
About every 25 min on weekdays during the day, about every 35 min on Saturdays and about once an hour on Sundays, on the fall 2026 schedule.
What time is the last bus from Back Bay Station to L Street Beach?
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves Dartmouth St opp Back Bay Sta at 1:18 am and gets to L Street Beach around 1:47 am. On Saturday nights the last trip leaves at 1:09 am, and on Sunday nights at 1:01 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:
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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