How to get from Porter Square to Blue Hills Reservation by bus and subway?

From Porter Square to Blue Hills Reservation by bus and subway

To get from Porter Square to Blue Hills Reservation in Boston, you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one bus line: take the RED LINE subway from Porter station to Ashmont / Peabody Sq. station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MATTAPAN LINE subway and finally take the 716 bus from Mattapan station to Canton Ave Opp Blue Hills Ski Area station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 21 min. The ride fare is $2.40. The bus and subway schedule from Porter Square may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Blue Hills Reservation on the Moovit app.

81min$2.40
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - MATTAPAN LINE
Bus - 716716
Walk to Blue Hills Reservation
Leaves from Porter

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Porter Square
    Massachusetts Avenue
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Ashmont
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Ashmont / Peabody Sq.
    33 min
  • 4
    Subway - MATTAPAN LINE
    Wait for subway
    MATTAPAN LINE
    Mattapan
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Mattapan
    10 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Mattapan
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 716716
    Wait for bus
    716
    Canton Village Shoppes
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Canton Ave Opp Blue Hills Ski Area
    ID 71635
    14 min
  • 9
    Walk to Blue Hills Reservation
    Walk to
    Blue Hills Reservation
    0.85 mi • 18 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Porter Square to Blue Hills Reservation

The distance between Porter Square, Boston and Blue Hills Reservation, Boston is approximately 17.55 mi, which can typically be travelled in 81 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Porter Square to Blue Hills Reservation by bus and subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in Boston – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Subway schedule from Porter Square to Blue Hills Reservation

To check the bus and subway schedule from Porter Square to Blue Hills Reservation using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Porter Square) and destination (Blue Hills Reservation), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and subway routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and subway, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and subway schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Porter Square to Blue Hills Reservation?

    The fastest way takes 81 minutes, using Subway line RED LINE, Subway line MATTAPAN LINE, Bus line 716.

  • Is there a direct subway between Porter Square and Blue Hills Reservation?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 subway lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 21 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Porter Square to Blue Hills Reservation?

    The RED LINE subway line goes from Ashmont / Peabody Sq. station near Porter Square in Cambridge to Mattapan station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line and one bus line till Mattapan station near Blue Hills Reservation in Boston.

  • How long does it take to travel from Porter Square to Blue Hills Reservation by subway and bus?

    The total travel time between Porter Square in Cambridge and Blue Hills Reservation in Boston by subway and bus is about 1 hr 21 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Porter Square to get to Blue Hills Reservation?

    Get on the RED LINE subway from the Ashmont / Peabody Sq. station near Porter Square in Cambridge.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between Porter Square and Blue Hills Reservation?

    Get off the subway at the Mattapan stop, which is closest to Blue Hills Reservation in Boston.

  • How much is the total subway and bus fare from Porter Square to Blue Hills Reservation?

    The ride from Porter Square to Blue Hills Reservation costs $2.40.

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