How to get from Boston Airport BOS to Boston Common by bus and subway?

From Boston Airport BOS to Boston Common by bus and subway

To get from Boston Airport BOS to Boston Common in Boston, take the SL1 bus from Terminal C - Arrivals Level station to South Station station. Next, take the RED LINE subway from South Station station to Park Street station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 36 min. The ride fare is $2.40. The bus and subway schedule from Boston Airport BOS may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Boston Common on the Moovit app.

36min$2.40
Bus - SL1SL1
Subway - RED LINE
Walk to Boston Common
Leaves from Terminal C - Arrivals Level

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Boston Airport BOS
  • 2
    Bus - SL1SL1
    Wait for bus
    SL1
    South Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    South Station
    24 min
  • 4
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Park Street
    4 min
  • 6
    Walk to Boston Common
    Walk to
    Boston Common
    Beacon Street
    230 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Boston Airport BOS to Boston Common

The distance between Boston Airport BOS and Boston Common is approximately 5.06 mi, which can typically be travelled in 36 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Boston Airport BOS to Boston Common 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 Boston Airport BOS to Boston Common

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

    The fastest way takes 36 minutes, using Bus line SL1, Subway line RED LINE.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one subway line in total. The total travelling time is 36 min.

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

    The SL1 bus line goes from South Station near Boston Airport BOS in Boston to Park Street station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line till Park Street station near Boston Common.

  • How long does it take to travel from Boston Airport BOS to Boston Common in Boston by bus and subway?

    The total travel time between Boston Airport BOS and Boston Common by bus and subway is about 36 min.

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

    Get on the SL1 bus from the South Station near Boston Airport BOS in Boston.

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

    Get off the bus at the Park Street station, which is closest to Boston Common.

  • When is the first ferry from Boston Airport BOS to Boston Common in Boston?

    The first ferry from Boston Airport BOS to Boston Common in Boston is Harbor Loop Ferry. It leaves the Logan Airport Ferry Terminal at 2:45 AM.

  • When is the first subway from Boston Airport BOS to Boston Common in Boston?

    The first subway from Boston Airport BOS to Boston Common in Boston is Blue Line. It leaves the Airport station at 1:12 AM.

  • When is the first bus from Boston Airport BOS to Boston Common in Boston?

    The first bus from Boston Airport BOS to Boston Common in Boston is Boston Express 93. It leaves the Boston Logan International Airport stop at 12:55 AM.

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

    The ride from Boston Airport BOS to Boston Common costs $2.40.

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