MBTA Subway

Back of the Hill station

Back of the Hill is a station of MBTA Subway in Boston, United States, served by Green Line E.

Green Line E

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Green Line E Previous: Heath Street · Next: Riverway

Active incidents

Green Line E Partial service on Green Line E Partial service

Status updated: Green Line E Branch: Symphony station is closed for major accessibility upgrades. Riders can use Prudential or Northeastern to access E Branch service. The station is expected to reopen in 2029. (source: MBTA).

Since 1 week ago

Recent incidents

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

Green Line E Partial service on Green Line E Resolved

Service is back to normal. Incident closed.

From October 21, 2026 9:50 AM to October 24, 2026 11:55 PM · duration 5164 min

Network hours

Service	Opens	Closes
MBTA Subway	05:00	about 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 of the Hill

Estimated metro times to the main stations:

Back of the Hill → Bowdoin: about 36 min, 1 transfer
Back of the Hill → Wonderland: about 52 min, 1 transfer
Back of the Hill → Boston College: about 64 min, 1 transfer
Back of the Hill → Government Center: about 31 min, no transfers
Back of the Hill → Cleveland Circle: about 51 min, 1 transfer

Nearby stations

Heath Street 0.1 km
Riverway 0.3 km
Mission Park 0.4 km
Brookline Village 0.6 km
Fenwood Road 0.6 km
Brigham Circle 0.8 km

Coordinates: 42.3294° N, 71.1110° W · Open on map

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Frequently asked questions

Which lines serve Back of the Hill?

Back of the Hill is served by Green Line E.

Which stations are next to Back of the Hill?

On Green Line E, Back of the Hill is between Heath Street and Riverway.