Back Bay

145 Dartmouth St Boston, MA 02116

Planning a day out in Boston? Take the Commuter Rail to avoid traffic and get right to the action with options for shopping, dining, historical exploring and enjoying the scenery. Back Bay is one of Boston’s oldest neighborhoods with hidden gems around every corner. Explore this unique area and don’t forget to bring the kids as children under 11 ride for free.

For those who live in Boston and want to head outbound to explore outside of the city, Back Bay gives you access to the Framingham/Worcester, Franklin/Foxboro, Needham, and Providence/Stoughton Lines. You’ll be able to plan an incredible getaway as you explore attractions, visit friends and family, and explore the amazing sights of Massachusetts.

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Explore Boston’s Dining & Shopping Scenes

Situated in the heart of Boston close to Copley Square, Back Bay station is surrounded by world-class restaurants, shopping, and plenty of things to do. Dine on fresh seafood and tender steak cooked to your liking. Experience dishes from around the world with incredible restaurants featuring Italian, Japanese, French, and Brazilian cuisine.

If you’re looking for retail therapy, head to Newbury Street and the Prudential Center for high-end stores. You’ll be able to experiment with style and show off your looks with the amazing fashion you’ll find. In fact, if you’re looking for a greener way to shop, do some resale browsing and buying at Castanet Designer Consignment.

Journey Into Boston’s Art & History

For those who appreciate art and theater, Back Bay is a hidden gem. You can view the largest inventory of American realist paintings in New England at Vose Galleries of Boston. Looking for a live stage performance? Lyric Stage Company of Boston offers intimate shows at inclusive and affordable prices.

If diving into the robust history of our region is your thing, take a walk around the city and do some sightseeing. The Old South Church is over 350 years old and stands out with its stunning Gothic architecture. Meanwhile, the Boston Public Library is more than just a library, featuring museum-worthy paintings and a stunning courtyard. For a more modern landmark, John Hancock Tower is Boston’s tallest skyscraper.

Charles River in Boston, MA

Take in the Charles River

Back Bay is known for its Victorian Brownstone homes and its proximity to the Charles River and Esplanade. Enjoy a walk along the Charles River where you will find ample benches for boat and rowing viewing and parks for the little ones with activities year-round. The Esplanade is most known for the Celebration of the 4th of July with music performed by the Boston Pops, spectacular fireworks and raucous cannon fire. The Commuter Rail offers extended service on this day so you’ll be able to get into Boston to explore and ride home after the fireworks.

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Newbury Street, Boston

Newbury Street

Boston, MA

Lines: Providence/Stoughton, Needham, Franklin/Foxboro, Framingham/Worcester

Station: Back Bay

Approx. 0.39 miles from station

Museums and Attractions
Boston Public Library

Boston Public Library

Boston, MA

Lines: Providence/Stoughton, Needham, Franklin/Foxboro, Framingham/Worcester

Station: Back Bay

Approx. 0.27 miles from station

Museums and Attractions
Attractions

The Mary Eddy Library

Boston, MA

Lines: Providence/Stoughton, Needham, Franklin/Foxboro, Framingham/Worcester

Station: Back Bay

Approx. 0.77 miles from station

Food
Food

Emack and Bolio’s Ice Cream

Boston, MA

Lines: Providence/Stoughton, Needham, Franklin/Foxboro, Framingham/Worcester

Station: Back Bay

Approx. 0.70 miles from station

Shopping
shopping

Castanet Designer Consignment

Boston, MA

Lines: Providence/Stoughton, Needham, Franklin/Foxboro, Framingham/Worcester

Station: Back Bay

Approx. 0.40 miles from station

Music, Theatre, and Art
Music

Vose Galleries of Boston

Boston, MA

Lines: Providence/Stoughton, Needham, Franklin/Foxboro, Framingham/Worcester

Station: Back Bay

Approx. 0.51 miles from station

Parks, Hikes & Trails
Charles River Esplanade

Charles River Esplanade

Boston, MA

Lines: Providence/Stoughton, Needham, Franklin/Foxboro, Framingham/Worcester

Station: Back Bay

Approx. 1.38 miles from station

Museums and Attractions
Attractions

New England Historic Genealogical Society

Boston, MA

Lines: Providence/Stoughton, Needham, Franklin/Foxboro, Framingham/Worcester

Station: Back Bay

Approx. 0.45 miles from station

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Station Information

Wickford Junction
TF Green Airport
Providence
Pawtucket/Central Falls
South Attleboro
Attleboro
Mansfield
Sharon
Stoughton
Canton Center
Canton Junction
Route 128
Readville
Hyde Park
Ruggles
Back Bay
South Station
Wickford Junction

1011 Ten Rod Road
North Kingstown, RI, 02852

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TF Green Airport

700 Jefferson Boulevard
Warwick, RI, 02886

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Providence

100 Gaspee Street
Providence, RI, 02903

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Pawtucket/Central Falls

300 Pine Street
Pawtucket, RI, 02860

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South Attleboro

1315 Newport Avenue
Attleboro, MA, 02703

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Attleboro

133 South Main Street
Attleboro, MA, 02703

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Mansfield

1 Crocker Street
Mansfield, MA, 02048

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Sharon

1 Upland Road
Sharon, MA, 02067

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Stoughton

45 Wyman Street
Stoughton, MA, 02072

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Canton Center

710 Washington Street
Canton, MA, 02021

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Canton Junction

311 Sherman Street
Canton, MA, 02021

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Route 128

50 University Avenue
Westwood, MA, 02090

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Readville

1800 Hyde Park Avenue
Boston, MA, 02136

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Hyde Park

1 Pingree Street
Boston, MA, 02136

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Ruggles

1150 Tremont Street
Boston, MA, 02120

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Back Bay

145 Dartmouth Street
Boston, MA, 02116

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South Station

700 Atlantic Avenue
Boston, MA, 02110

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Parking

This station does not have parking.

Bike Storage

  • Pedal and Park

Elevators

  • Has Elevator

Escalators

  • Has Escalator

Accessibility

  • Has Escalator
  • Has Elevator
  • Full high level platform to provide level boarding to every car in a train set
  • Mini high level platform to provide level boarding to certain cars in a train set

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Needham Heights
Needham Center
Needham Junction
Hersey
West Roxbury
Highland
Bellevue
Roslindale Village
Forest Hills
Ruggles
Back Bay
South Station
Needham Heights

95 Avery Square
Needham, MA, 02494

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Needham Center

645 Great Plain Avenue
Needham, MA, 02492

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Needham Junction

51 Junction Street
Needham, MA, 02492

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Hersey

397 Great Plain Avenue
Needham, MA, 02492

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West Roxbury

450 Lagrange Street
Boston, MA, 02132

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Highland

1 Hastings Street
Boston, MA, 02132

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Bellevue

35 Colbert Street
Boston, MA, 02132

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Roslindale Village

1 Belgrade Avenue
Boston, MA, 02131

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Forest Hills

3 Hyde Park Avenue
Boston, MA, 02130

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Ruggles

1150 Tremont Street
Boston, MA, 02120

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Back Bay

145 Dartmouth Street
Boston, MA, 02116

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South Station

700 Atlantic Avenue
Boston, MA, 02110

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Parking

This station does not have parking.

Bike Storage

  • Pedal and Park

Elevators

  • Has Elevator

Escalators

  • Has Escalator

Accessibility

  • Has Escalator
  • Has Elevator
  • Full high level platform to provide level boarding to every car in a train set
  • Mini high level platform to provide level boarding to certain cars in a train set

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Foxboro
Forge Park/495
Franklin
Norfolk
Walpole
Windsor Gardens
Norwood Central
Norwood Depot
Islington
Dedham Corporate Center
Endicott
Readville
Ruggles
Back Bay
South Station
Foxboro

1 Patriot Place
Foxborough, MA, 02035

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Forge Park/495

1000 West Central Street
Franklin, MA, 02038

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Franklin

75 Depot Street
Franklin, MA, 02038

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Norfolk

9 Rockwood Road
Norfolk, MA, 02056

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Walpole

275 West Street
Walpole, MA, 02081

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Windsor Gardens

250 Buckminster Drive
Norwood, MA, 02062

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Norwood Central

164 Broadway
Norwood, MA, 02062

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Norwood Depot

14 Hill Street
Norwood, MA, 02062

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Islington

48 Carroll Avenue
Westwood, MA, 02090

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Dedham Corporate Center

125 Allied Drive
Dedham, MA, 02026

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Endicott

186 Grant Avenue
Dedham, MA, 02026

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Readville

1800 Hyde Park Avenue
Boston, MA, 02136

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Ruggles

1150 Tremont Street
Boston, MA, 02120

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Back Bay

145 Dartmouth Street
Boston, MA, 02116

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South Station

700 Atlantic Avenue
Boston, MA, 02110

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Parking

This station does not have parking.

Bike Storage

  • Pedal and Park

Elevators

  • Has Elevator

Escalators

  • Has Escalator

Accessibility

  • Has Escalator
  • Has Elevator
  • Full high level platform to provide level boarding to every car in a train set
  • Mini high level platform to provide level boarding to certain cars in a train set

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Worcester
Grafton
Westborough
Southborough
Ashland
Framingham
West Natick
Natick Center
Wellesley Square
Wellesley Hills
Wellesley Farms
Auburndale
West Newton
Newtonville
Boston Landing
Lansdowne
Back Bay
South Station
Worcester

2 Washington Square
Worcester, MA, 01604

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Grafton

1 Pine Street
Grafton, MA, 01536

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Westborough

123 Fisher Street
Westborough, MA, 01581

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Southborough

87 Southville Road
Southborough, MA, 01772

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Ashland

174 Cordaville Road
Ashland, MA, 01721

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Framingham

417 Waverly Street
Framingham, MA, 01702

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West Natick

249 West Central Street
Natick, MA, 01760

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Natick Center

1 Walnut Street
Natick, MA, 01760

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Wellesley Square

1 Grove Street
Wellesley, MA, 02482

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Wellesley Hills

341 Washington Street
Wellesley, MA, 02481

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Wellesley Farms

90 Croton Street
Wellesley, MA, 02481

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Auburndale

473 Auburn Street
Newton, MA, 02466

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West Newton

1395 Washington Street
Newton, MA, 02465

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Newtonville

770 Washington Street
Newton, MA, 02460

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Boston Landing

100 Arthur Street
Boston, MA, 02135

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Lansdowne

25 David Ortiz Drive
Boston, MA, 02215

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Back Bay

145 Dartmouth Street
Boston, MA, 02116

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South Station

700 Atlantic Avenue
Boston, MA, 02110

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Parking

This station does not have parking.

Bike Storage

  • Pedal and Park

Elevators

  • Has Elevator

Escalators

  • Has Escalator

Accessibility

  • Has Escalator
  • Has Elevator
  • Full high level platform to provide level boarding to every car in a train set
  • Mini high level platform to provide level boarding to certain cars in a train set

Fare Options

How to buy a ticket

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Events Along the Back Bay Stop

Explore things to do and plan your day out on the Back Bay Stop.

Terrains of Independence Exhibit at Boston Public Library
Apr
01
2025
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Jan
31
2026

Terrains of Independence

8:00AM to 5:00PM

Lines: Providence/Stoughton, Needham, Franklin/Foxboro, Framingham/Worcester

Station: Back Bay

Apr
05
2025

Remember the Ladies Special Anniversary Walking Tour

10:00AM to 12:30PM

Lines: Providence/Stoughton, Needham, Franklin/Foxboro, Framingham/Worcester

Station: Back Bay

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