Back Bay Station to Longwood Medical Area
The bus route from Back Bay Station to Longwood Medical Area: where to board, where to change, where to get off and how late it runs.
Back Bay Station to Longwood Medical Area
- Bus 39
- Take bus 39From Back Bay, toward Forest Hills9 stops, about 13 min
- Get off at 677 Huntington AveThe stop after Huntington Ave @ Longwood Ave
- Walk about 8 min to Longwood Medical Area
Weekdays, fall 2026 schedule · First and last trips
Quick answer: Take bus 39 to 677 Huntington Ave, and walk about 8 min. The trip takes about 23 minutes (18-23 min depending on the connection). On weekdays bus 39 runs every 10 min during the day.
Get the live route from Back Bay to Longwood
Step by step
- At Back Bay, take bus 39 toward Forest Hills.
- Ride 9 stops, about 13 min. Get off at 677 Huntington Ave, the stop after Huntington Ave @ Longwood Ave.
- Walk about 8 min to Longwood Medical Area.
Other ways to go
- Take the Orange Line toward Forest Hills to Ruggles, then bus 65 to Longwood Ave @ Binney St, and walk about 3 min: about 18 min.
- Take the Orange Line toward Forest Hills to Ruggles, then bus 85 to Longwood Ave @ Binney St, and walk about 3 min: about 19 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 10 min | About 23 min |
| Friday | 4:50 am | 2:13 am | Every 10 min | About 23 min |
| Saturday | 5:14 am | 2:07 am | About every 15 min | About 23 min |
| Sunday | 5:44 am | 1:05 am | About every 15 min | About 22 min |
First and last trip are when the first bus of the trip leaves Back Bay, on the fall 2026 schedule. "How often" is for bus 39.
Late at night
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves Back Bay at 1:10 am and gets to Longwood Medical Area around 1:28 am. On Friday nights it runs later: the last trip leaves at 2:13 am. On Saturday nights the last trip leaves at 2:07 am, and on Sunday nights at 1:05 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 Huntington Ave @ Longwood Ave. The next stop is 677 Huntington Ave. Start a live trip in Cobblehop and it alerts you before your stop.
- The Longwood Medical Area includes Brigham and Women's, Beth Israel Deaconess, Dana-Farber and Boston Children's. The Green Line E branch runs along Huntington Avenue on its east side.
- 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 Back Bay 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
- 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 Longwood Medical Area: common questions
How do I get from Back Bay Station to Longwood Medical Area by public transit?
Take bus 39 to 677 Huntington Ave, and walk about 8 min. The trip takes about 23 minutes (18-23 min depending on the connection).
How long does it take to get from Back Bay Station to Longwood Medical Area?
About 23 minutes on the main route, or 18-23 minutes depending on the connection. Walking takes about 45 minutes.
Do I have to change buses?
No. Bus 39 goes all the way, so it's one ride.
How often does bus 39 run?
Every 10 min on weekdays during the day, about every 15 min on Saturdays and about every 15 min on Sundays, on the fall 2026 schedule.
What time is the last bus from Back Bay Station to Longwood Medical Area?
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves Back Bay at 1:10 am and gets to Longwood Medical Area around 1:28 am. On Friday nights it runs later: the last trip leaves at 2:13 am. On Saturday nights the last trip leaves at 2:07 am, and on Sunday nights at 1:05 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 29, 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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