How to get from Riverside Station to Boston Common by bus and subway?

From Riverside Station to Boston Common by bus and subway

To get from Riverside Station to Boston Common you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one bus line: take the GREEN LINE D subway from Riverside station to Fenway station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 85 bus and finally take the RED LINE subway from Kendall/MIT station to Park Street station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 7 min. The ride fare is $2.40. The bus and subway schedule from Riverside Station may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Boston Common on the Moovit app.

67min$2.40
Subway - GREEN LINE D
Bus - 8585
Subway - RED LINE
Walk to Boston Common
Leaves from Riverside

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Riverside Station
  • 2
    Subway - GREEN LINE D
    Wait for subway
    GREEN LINE D
    Kenmore
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Fenway
    31 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Park Dr @ Fenway Station NB
    ID 1807
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 8585
    Wait for bus
    85
    Assembly
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Galileo Way @ Main St
    ID 12231
    14 min
  • 7
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Kendall/MIT
    330 yd • 4 min
  • 8
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Ashmont
  • 9
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Park Street
    4 min
  • 10
    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 Riverside Station to Boston Common

The distance between Riverside Station and Boston Common is approximately 12.93 mi, which can typically be travelled in 67 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Riverside Station 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 Riverside Station to Boston Common

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

    The fastest way takes 67 minutes, using Subway line GREEN LINE D, Bus line 85, Subway line RED LINE.

  • Is there a direct subway between Riverside Station and Boston Common?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 subway lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 7 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Riverside Station to Boston Common?

    The GREEN LINE D subway line goes from Fenway station near Riverside Station in Newton to Park Dr @ Fenway Station NB station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line and one bus line till Park Dr @ Fenway Station NB station near Boston Common.

  • How long does it take to travel from Riverside Station to Boston Common by subway and bus?

    The total travel time between Riverside Station and Boston Common by subway and bus is about 1 hr 7 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Riverside Station to get to Boston Common?

    Get on the GREEN LINE D subway from the Fenway station near Riverside Station in Newton.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between Riverside Station and Boston Common?

    Get off the subway at the Park Dr @ Fenway Station NB station, which is closest to Boston Common.

  • When is the first train from Riverside Station to Boston Common?

    The first train from Riverside Station in Newton to Boston Common in Boston is Framingham/Worcester. It leaves the Auburndale station at 1:19 AM.

  • When is the first subway from Riverside Station to Boston Common?

    The first subway from Riverside Station in Newton to Boston Common in Boston is Green Line D. It leaves the Riverside station at 12:45 AM.

  • How much is the total subway and bus fare from Riverside Station to Boston Common?

    The ride from Riverside Station to Boston Common costs $2.40.

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