Back Bay Station to Legacy Place
Plain directions from Back Bay Station to Legacy Place, checked against the fall 2026 MBTA schedule.
Back Bay Station to Legacy Place
- Franklin/Foxboro Line
- Take the Franklin/Foxboro LineFrom Back Bay, toward Foxboro5 stops, about 22 min
- Get off at Dedham Corporate Center
- Walk about 10 min to Legacy Place
Weekdays, fall 2026 schedule · First and last trips
Quick answer: Take the Franklin/Foxboro Line toward Foxboro to Dedham Corporate Center, and walk about 10 min. The trip takes about 33 minutes (28-34 min depending on the connection). On weekdays Franklin/Foxboro Line trains run about every 45 min during the day.
Get the live route from Back Bay to Legacy Place
Step by step
- At Back Bay, take the Franklin/Foxboro Line toward Foxboro.
- Ride about 22 min to Dedham Corporate Center, with 4 stops on the way.
- Walk about 10 min to Legacy Place.
Other ways to go
- Take the Needham Line toward Needham Heights to Forest Hills, then bus 34E to Washington St @ Harmony Hill Way, and walk about 11 min: about 50 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 | 5:22 am | midnight | About every 45 min | About 33 min |
| Saturday | 6:50 am | midnight | Varies | About 33 min |
| Sunday | 6:50 am | midnight | Varies | 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 Franklin/Foxboro Line trains.
Late at night
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves Back Bay at midnight and gets to Legacy Place around 12:41 am, using Providence/Stoughton Line and Franklin/Foxboro Line. On Saturday nights the last trip leaves at midnight, and on Sunday nights at midnight. Late at night, ask Cobblehop for the last trip. It checks live times and tells you when to leave.
Tips for this trip
- 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.
- Legacy Place is an outdoor shopping center on Providence Highway (Route 1) in Dedham.
- 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 Dedham Corporate Center) 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 Dedham Corporate Center is a Zone 2 fare, $7.00 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 Legacy Place: common questions
How do I get from Back Bay Station to Legacy Place by public transit?
Take the Franklin/Foxboro Line toward Foxboro to Dedham Corporate Center, and walk about 10 min. The trip takes about 33 minutes (28-34 min depending on the connection).
How long does it take to get from Back Bay Station to Legacy Place?
About 33 minutes on the main route, or 28-34 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 45 min on weekdays during the day, on the fall 2026 schedule.
What time is the last train from Back Bay Station to Legacy Place?
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves Back Bay at midnight and gets to Legacy Place around 12:41 am, using Providence/Stoughton Line and Franklin/Foxboro Line. On Saturday nights the last trip leaves at midnight, and on Sunday nights at midnight.
Related routes
- Back Bay Station to Blue Hills Reservation
- Back Bay Station to Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital
- Boston Common to Legacy Place
- South Station to Legacy Place
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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: Dedham Corporate Center station
- 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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