Back Bay Station to St. Elizabeth's Medical Center
Plain directions from Back Bay Station to St. Elizabeth's Medical Center, checked against the fall 2026 MBTA schedule.
Back Bay Station to St. Elizabeth's Medical Center
- Bus 504
- Bus 57
- Walk about 4 min to Saint James Ave @ Dartmouth StFrom Back Bay Station
- Take bus 504Toward Watertown via Copley and Newton Corner1 stop, about 11 min
- Change at Washington St @ Bacon St
- Take bus 57Toward Kenmore16 stops, about 11 min
- Get off at Cambridge St opp Elko StThe stop after Cambridge St @ Washington St
Weekdays, fall 2026 schedule · First and last trips
Quick answer: Take bus 504 to Washington St @ Bacon St, then bus 57 to Cambridge St opp Elko St. The trip takes about 30 minutes (23-35 min depending on the connection). On weekdays bus 504 runs about every 20 min during the day.
Get the live route from Back Bay to St. Elizabeth's
Step by step
- From Back Bay Station, walk about 4 min to Saint James Ave @ Dartmouth St.
- At Saint James Ave @ Dartmouth St, take bus 504 toward Watertown via Copley and Newton Corner.
- Ride 1 stop, about 11 min to Washington St @ Bacon St.
- At Washington St @ Bacon St, change to bus 57 toward Kenmore.
- Ride about 11 min (16 stops). Get off at Cambridge St opp Elko St, the stop after Cambridge St @ Washington St.
Other ways to go
- Take bus 501 to Cambridge St @ Elko St: about 17 min.
- Take bus 501 to 7 Winship St, and walk about 5 min: about 30 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 | 5:13 am | 1:19 am | About every 20 min | About 30 min |
| Friday | 5:13 am | 2:04 am | About every 20 min | About 30 min |
| Saturday | 5:20 am | 2:04 am | About every 90 min | About 32 min |
| Sunday | 5:44 am | 1:07 am | Varies | About 30 min |
First and last trip are when the first bus of the trip leaves Saint James Ave @ Dartmouth St, on the fall 2026 schedule. "How often" is for bus 504 (the least frequent part of the trip).
Late at night
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves Saint James Ave @ Dartmouth St at 1:19 am and gets to St. Elizabeth's Medical Center around 1:57 am, using Green Line and bus 57. On Friday nights it runs later: the last trip leaves at 2:04 am. On Saturday nights the last trip leaves at 2:04 am, and on Sunday nights at 1:07 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 Cambridge St @ Washington St. The next stop is Cambridge St opp Elko St. Start a live trip in Cobblehop and it alerts you before your stop.
- St. Elizabeth's Medical Center is on Cambridge Street in Brighton.
- 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 St. Elizabeth's Medical Center: common questions
How do I get from Back Bay Station to St. Elizabeth's Medical Center by public transit?
Take bus 504 to Washington St @ Bacon St, then bus 57 to Cambridge St opp Elko St. The trip takes about 30 minutes (23-35 min depending on the connection).
How long does it take to get from Back Bay Station to St. Elizabeth's Medical Center?
About 30 minutes on the main route, or 23-35 minutes depending on the connection.
Do I have to change along the way?
Yes, once: at Washington St @ Bacon St. Take bus 504 to Washington St @ Bacon St, then bus 57 to Cambridge St opp Elko St.
How often does bus 504 run?
About every 20 min on weekdays during the day and about every 90 min on Saturdays, on the fall 2026 schedule.
What time is the last bus from Back Bay Station to St. Elizabeth's Medical Center?
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves Saint James Ave @ Dartmouth St at 1:19 am and gets to St. Elizabeth's Medical Center around 1:57 am, using Green Line and bus 57. On Friday nights it runs later: the last trip leaves at 2:04 am. On Saturday nights the last trip leaves at 2:04 am, and on Sunday nights at 1:07 am.
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Official sources
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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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