How to get from Boston to Boston Common by bus?

Boston to Boston Common - Bus Schedule

The SL5 bus from Boston to Boston Common runs from 12:04 AM to 11:54 PM, with departures every 5 min-4 hr 35 min. The trip takes about 22 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Boston to Boston Common by bus

Take one direct bus from Boston to Boston Common in Boston: take the SL5 bus from Nubian station to Washington St @ Tufts Med Ctr station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 22 min. The ride fare is $1.70. The bus schedule from Boston may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Boston Common on the Moovit app.

22min$1.70
Walk to bus station
Bus - SL5SL5
Walk to Boston Common
Leaves from Nubian

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Nubian
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - SL5SL5
    Wait for bus
    SL5
    Downtown
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington St @ Tufts Med Ctr
    ID 6565
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to Boston Common
    Walk to
    Boston Common
    50 Park Plz Boston, MA 02116
    770 yd • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Boston to Boston Common

The distance between Boston and Boston Common is approximately 2.26 mi, which can typically be travelled in 22 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Boston to Boston Common by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Boston – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus schedule from Boston to Boston Common

To check the bus schedule from Boston to Boston Common using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Boston) and destination (Boston Common), 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 to Boston Common?

    The fastest way takes 22 minutes, using Bus line SL5.

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

    Yes, there is a direct bus going from Boston to Boston Common in Boston in 22 min.

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

    The SL5 bus line goes from Nubian station near Boston to Washington St @ Tufts Med Ctr station near Boston Common in Boston.

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

    The total travel time between Boston and Boston Common by bus is about 22 min.

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

    Get on the SL5 bus from the Nubian stop near Boston in Boston.

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

    Get off the bus at the Washington St @ Tufts Med Ctr stop, which is closest to Boston Common.

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

    The last bus from Boston to Boston Common in Boston is the South Station - Nubian line. It leaves the Nubian stop at 7:39 PM.

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

    The last subway from Boston to Boston Common in Boston is the Orange Line line. It leaves the Ruggles station at 7:41 PM.

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

    The last train from Boston to Boston Common in Boston is the Providence/Stoughton line. It leaves the Ruggles station at 7:19 PM.

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

    The ride from Boston to Boston Common costs $1.70.

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