Commute to Back Bay/Fenway
My family and I are planning to move this summer for jobs in Back Bay and Fenway, and we’re considering renting in the neighborhood between Banks Square and Brandeis. Based on what we've seen we love the neighborhood but my main concern is the commute, and I’d love any of your suggestions.
We’ll have access to cars and would probably drive to Fenway (35-45 minutes if Google Maps can be trusted), but I’d love to avoid parking in Back Bay. So far the best option I can think of is parking at the West Newton commuter rail stop and taking the train from there.
Do you know if there are any better options for public transit? And does the drive to Fenway seem reasonable, or have I overlooked anything?
Thanks for your help!
EDIT: Thank you all for your insight! We’ll plan to take the next day to consider, but will likely expand the search to other areas given the challenges you’ve highlighted.