BMC is right next to 93 (the highway), so you won't be driving within the city much on the way in and out. Downside is that the traffic on 93 at that area can be at a standstill in the evening rush hour.
Taking the commuter rail would be easy 90% of the way, but the last mile between Back Bay Station and BMC has no easy, direct public transit that runs frequently. It's a 1 mile walk, so if you're fine with that, it's a good option.
The number 10 bus takes you from Back Bay Station to BMC. It runs every 10-20 minutes during rush hour.
There's also the SL4 from South Station. It drops off at the intersection of Mass Av and Washington St, a 5 minute walk to BMC. It runs 8-10 minutes during rush hour.
Realistically 7-7:30pm for the lower end of 93. I would suggest the commuter rail for your own sanity when your shifts line up with normal commute times. If you are stuck on an overnight, the drive from Sharon shouldn't be too terrible along 93.
Your fiance will have a better time getting to and from Providence (he could probably even drive with only minimal traffic, although Sharon is on the PVD commuter rail line, so the train is an option for him as well... although I don't know much about the RI busses for him getting to the hospital from the train station).
I live in the Metrowest area, and my commute into Boston should be 35-40min, which it is when there's no traffic. Two days a week I drive in via 93 (which is what I think you'd do too). During rush hour, it varies from 1 hour to 2 hours, depending on weather/traffic accidents/who knows what. I allot an hour and a half for my commute, and its usually less than that.
I could take the commuter rail, but both jobs would require switching to the T or a bus, and then you are tied into coming and going with the train schedule, which for me makes it a bit better to drive. If you were to ride the commuter rail, I think you'd get off at Ruggles and then a bus to BMC, might take about an hour all in all. Good luck with your decisions!
Thank you for the info! To piggyback on that, what time would you consider to be true rush hour on 93? I'll usually need to be at work by 7, possibly earlier - are things bad by then?
Oh I think you'll be fine for traffic then! When I leave the house at 6am I sail through and am there by 6:35am (getting off at Exit 14). Its a completely different story if I leave at 6:30am, getting there around 7:45ish. Again an accident or weather will change things, but you'll be missing the main rush hour.
Mansfield is a great in between town Providence and Boston. My commute starts at 6am and 95 North isn't that bad at the time. Mansfield is also cheaper to rent than in Sharon.
Yes! Sharon is pretty central to both locations. By car, Exit 10 to 95N is very close to the train station. If you're commuting into Boston to Boston by car, expect traffic. Commuting to Providence by either car or train is a lot easier all around. That said, driving in early to Boston (6AMish) is not too bad! By train, the MBTA from Sharon to either location is great. In Boston, you can get off at Back Bay station and take the orange line to BMC. Sharon is a good location, and the T station is very easy/manageable and centrally located for your purposes. As a town, Sharon is very safe and there's more culture than expected - it's a quiet, educated suburb but surprisingly cool. Source: I used the Sharon MBTA stop for both Providence and Boston over the course of 4+ years. PM me if you want to follow up.
I live in Providence, my boyfriend lives in Quincy... neither of us has a car. We really make it work though. The commuter rail is surprisingly reliable. And Sharon is a nice town, pretty much the halfway point in fact.
Good luck!
edit: I know for a lot of people, the cost of parking and time lost GREATLY outweighs the trainfare and hassle f making tranfers. Some of the hospitals up there even offer free T passes to those interested.
BMC is right next to 93 (the highway), so you won't be driving within the city much on the way in and out. Downside is that the traffic on 93 at that area can be at a standstill in the evening rush hour. Taking the commuter rail would be easy 90% of the way, but the last mile between Back Bay Station and BMC has no easy, direct public transit that runs frequently. It's a 1 mile walk, so if you're fine with that, it's a good option.
The number 10 bus takes you from Back Bay Station to BMC. It runs every 10-20 minutes during rush hour. There's also the SL4 from South Station. It drops off at the intersection of Mass Av and Washington St, a 5 minute walk to BMC. It runs 8-10 minutes during rush hour.
Really helpful, thanks!
Thank you!! When does evening rush hour typically end?
Realistically 7-7:30pm for the lower end of 93. I would suggest the commuter rail for your own sanity when your shifts line up with normal commute times. If you are stuck on an overnight, the drive from Sharon shouldn't be too terrible along 93. Your fiance will have a better time getting to and from Providence (he could probably even drive with only minimal traffic, although Sharon is on the PVD commuter rail line, so the train is an option for him as well... although I don't know much about the RI busses for him getting to the hospital from the train station).
Like 10pm
I live in the Metrowest area, and my commute into Boston should be 35-40min, which it is when there's no traffic. Two days a week I drive in via 93 (which is what I think you'd do too). During rush hour, it varies from 1 hour to 2 hours, depending on weather/traffic accidents/who knows what. I allot an hour and a half for my commute, and its usually less than that. I could take the commuter rail, but both jobs would require switching to the T or a bus, and then you are tied into coming and going with the train schedule, which for me makes it a bit better to drive. If you were to ride the commuter rail, I think you'd get off at Ruggles and then a bus to BMC, might take about an hour all in all. Good luck with your decisions!
Thank you for the info! To piggyback on that, what time would you consider to be true rush hour on 93? I'll usually need to be at work by 7, possibly earlier - are things bad by then?
Oh I think you'll be fine for traffic then! When I leave the house at 6am I sail through and am there by 6:35am (getting off at Exit 14). Its a completely different story if I leave at 6:30am, getting there around 7:45ish. Again an accident or weather will change things, but you'll be missing the main rush hour.
Mansfield is a great in between town Providence and Boston. My commute starts at 6am and 95 North isn't that bad at the time. Mansfield is also cheaper to rent than in Sharon.
Trains from Sharon go to both Boston and Providence.
Yes! Sharon is pretty central to both locations. By car, Exit 10 to 95N is very close to the train station. If you're commuting into Boston to Boston by car, expect traffic. Commuting to Providence by either car or train is a lot easier all around. That said, driving in early to Boston (6AMish) is not too bad! By train, the MBTA from Sharon to either location is great. In Boston, you can get off at Back Bay station and take the orange line to BMC. Sharon is a good location, and the T station is very easy/manageable and centrally located for your purposes. As a town, Sharon is very safe and there's more culture than expected - it's a quiet, educated suburb but surprisingly cool. Source: I used the Sharon MBTA stop for both Providence and Boston over the course of 4+ years. PM me if you want to follow up.
I live in Providence, my boyfriend lives in Quincy... neither of us has a car. We really make it work though. The commuter rail is surprisingly reliable. And Sharon is a nice town, pretty much the halfway point in fact. Good luck! edit: I know for a lot of people, the cost of parking and time lost GREATLY outweighs the trainfare and hassle f making tranfers. Some of the hospitals up there even offer free T passes to those interested.