MBTA Subway

Back Bay station

Back Bay is a station of MBTA Subway in Boston, United States, served by Orange Line.

Back Bay Massachusetts Avenue Tufts Medical Center
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Recent incidents

Incidents on the lines of Back Bay resolved in the last 30 days. Times are local.

Orange Line Delays on Orange Line Resolved

Service is back to normal. Incident closed.

From November 3, 2026 5:55 PM to November 3, 2026 6:25 PM · duration 29 min

Orange Line Delays on Orange Line Resolved

Service is back to normal. Incident closed.

From November 3, 2026 4:20 PM to November 3, 2026 5:40 PM · duration 79 min

Orange Line Delays on Orange Line Resolved

Service is back to normal. Incident closed.

From November 1, 2026 10:35 PM to November 1, 2026 11:20 PM · duration 45 min

Orange Line Delays on Orange Line Resolved

Service is back to normal. Incident closed.

From November 1, 2026 1:45 PM to November 1, 2026 2:10 PM · duration 25 min

Orange Line Delays on Orange Line Resolved

Service is back to normal. Incident closed.

From November 1, 2026 12:50 PM to November 1, 2026 1:25 PM · duration 35 min

Orange Line Delays on Orange Line Resolved

Service is back to normal. Incident closed.

From October 31, 2026 2:05 PM to October 31, 2026 5:45 PM · duration 219 min

Orange Line Delays on Orange Line Resolved

Service is back to normal. Incident closed.

From October 31, 2026 9:25 AM to October 31, 2026 9:40 AM · duration 15 min

Orange Line Delays on Orange Line Resolved

Service is back to normal. Incident closed.

From October 30, 2026 3:40 PM to October 30, 2026 5:40 PM · duration 120 min

Orange Line Delays on Orange Line Resolved

Service is back to normal. Incident closed.

From October 30, 2026 10:55 AM to October 30, 2026 11:30 AM · duration 34 min

Orange Line Delays on Orange Line Resolved

Service is back to normal. Incident closed.

From October 29, 2026 2:00 PM to October 29, 2026 2:45 PM · duration 44 min

Network hours

ServiceOpensCloses
MBTA Subway05:00about 02:00 Fri–Sat (01:00 other days)

Reference hours: they vary by line, station and day (holidays, events and works). Always confirm on the official channels.

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How to get from Back Bay

Estimated metro times to the main stations:

Nearby stations

Coordinates: 42.3476° N, 71.0746° W · Open on map

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Frequently asked questions

Which lines serve Back Bay?

Back Bay is served by Orange Line.

Which stations are next to Back Bay?

On Orange Line, Back Bay is between Massachusetts Avenue and Tufts Medical Center.