How to get from Boston Common to Boston by bus?

From Boston Common to Boston by bus

To get from Boston Common to Boston in Boston, take the 9 bus from Arlington St @ Saint James Ave station to Herald St @ Washington St station. Next, take the SL5 bus from Washington St @ Herald St station to Nubian station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 21 min. The ride fare is $1.70. The bus schedule from Boston Common may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Boston on the Moovit app.

21min$1.70
Walk to bus station
Bus - 99
Bus - SL5SL5
Walk to Boston
Leaves from Arlington St @ Saint James Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Arlington St @ Saint James Ave
    ID 145
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 99
    Wait for bus
    9
    City Point
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Herald St @ Washington St
    ID 148
    3 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Washington St @ Herald St
    ID 49003
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - SL5SL5
    Wait for bus
    SL5
    Nubian
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Nubian
    13 min
  • 7
    Walk to Boston
    Walk to
    Boston
    10 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Boston Common to Boston

The distance between Boston Common and Boston is approximately 2.13 mi, which can typically be travelled in 21 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Boston Common to Boston by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Boston – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus schedule from Boston Common to Boston

To check the bus schedule from Boston Common to Boston using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Boston Common) and destination (Boston), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, 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 schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Boston Common to Boston?

    The fastest way takes 21 minutes, using Bus line 9, Bus line SL5.

  • Is there a direct bus between Boston Common and Boston in Boston?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 21 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Boston Common to Boston in Boston?

    The 9 bus line goes from Arlington St @ Saint James Ave station near Boston Common in Boston to Herald St @ Washington St station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Herald St @ Washington St station near Boston.

  • How long does it take to travel from Boston Common to Boston in Boston by bus?

    The total travel time between Boston Common and Boston by bus is about 21 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Boston Common to get to Boston in Boston?

    Get on the 9 bus from the Arlington St @ Saint James Ave stop near Boston Common in Boston.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Boston Common and Boston in Boston?

    Get off the bus at the Herald St @ Washington St stop, which is closest to Boston.

  • When is the last subway from Boston Common to Boston in Boston?

    The last subway from Boston Common to Boston in Boston is the Orange Line line. It leaves the Back Bay - South End station at 7:39 PM.

  • When is the first train from Boston Common to Boston in Boston?

    The first train from Boston Common to Boston in Boston is Providence/Stoughton. It leaves the Back Bay - South End station at 12:25 AM.

  • How much is the bus fare from Boston Common to Boston?

    The ride from Boston Common to Boston costs $1.70.

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