Back Bay Station to Long Wharf ferry terminal
How to get from Back Bay Station to Long Wharf ferry terminal on public transit, with the stops, times and the last trip of the night.
Back Bay Station to Long Wharf ferry terminal
- Orange Line
- Take the Orange LineFrom Back Bay, toward Oak Grove4 stops, about 6 min
- Get off at StateThe stop after Downtown Crossing
- Walk about 10 min to Long Wharf ferry terminalUse the 2 | Congress St exit
Weekdays, fall 2026 schedule · First and last trips
Quick answer: Take the Orange Line toward Oak Grove to State, and walk about 10 min. The trip takes about 16 minutes. On weekdays the Orange Line runs every 5 min during the day.
Get the live route from Back Bay to Long Wharf
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.
- Walk about 10 min to Long Wharf ferry terminal. Use the 2 | Congress St exit.
Other ways to go
- Take the Orange Line toward Oak Grove to State, then the Blue Line toward Wonderland to Aquarium, and walk about 4 min: about 15 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 | 4:53 am | 1:14 am | Every 5 min | About 16 min |
| Friday | 4:53 am | 2:12 am | Every 5 min | About 16 min |
| Saturday | 4:55 am | 2:08 am | Every 7 min | About 16 min |
| Sunday | 5:49 am | 1:10 am | Every 8 min | About 16 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 1:14 am and gets to Long Wharf ferry terminal around 1:35 am, using Green Line. On Friday nights it runs later: the last trip leaves at 2:12 am. On Saturday nights the last trip leaves at 2:08 am, and on Sunday nights at 1:10 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 Downtown Crossing. The next stop is State. Start a live trip in Cobblehop and it alerts you before your stop.
- Long Wharf is where ferries leave for the Boston Harbor Islands, Hingham, Hull and Charlestown. Aquarium station is at the foot of the wharf.
- 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 State) 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.
- 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 Long Wharf ferry terminal: common questions
How do I get from Back Bay Station to Long Wharf ferry terminal by public transit?
Take the Orange Line toward Oak Grove to State, and walk about 10 min. The trip takes about 16 minutes.
How long does it take to get from Back Bay Station to Long Wharf ferry terminal?
About 16 minutes on the main route. Walking takes about 38 minutes.
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 Long Wharf ferry terminal?
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves Back Bay at 1:14 am and gets to Long Wharf ferry terminal around 1:35 am, using Green Line. On Friday nights it runs later: the last trip leaves at 2:12 am. On Saturday nights the last trip leaves at 2:08 am, and on Sunday nights at 1:10 am.
Related routes
- Back Bay Station to New England Aquarium
- Back Bay Station to Faneuil Hall
- Kendall Square to Long Wharf ferry terminal
- North Station to Long Wharf ferry terminal
- Never miss your stop (guide)
More routes from Back Bay Station
- Back Bay Station to Paul Revere House
- Back Bay Station to the North End
- Back Bay Station to Old North Church
- Back Bay Station to Old State House
- Back Bay Station to Boston Public Market
- All routes from Back Bay Station
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: State 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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