How to get from Franklin Park Zoo to Boston Common by bus and subway?

From Franklin Park Zoo to Boston Common by bus and subway

To get from Franklin Park Zoo to Boston Common in Boston, take the 22 bus from Blue Hill Ave @ Franklin Park Rd station to Ashmont / Peabody Sq. station. Next, take the RED LINE subway from Ashmont / Peabody Sq. station to Park Street station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 52 min. The ride fare is $2.40. The bus and subway schedule from Franklin Park Zoo may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Boston Common on the Moovit app.

52min$2.40
Walk to bus station
Bus - 2222
Subway - RED LINE
Walk to Boston Common
Leaves from Blue Hill Ave @ Franklin Park Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Blue Hill Ave @ Franklin Park Rd
    ID 415
    520 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2222
    Wait for bus
    22
    Ashmont
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ashmont / Peabody Sq.
    14 min
  • 4
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Park Street
    19 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 Franklin Park Zoo to Boston Common

The distance between Franklin Park Zoo and Boston Common is approximately 8.52 mi, which can typically be travelled in 52 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Franklin Park Zoo 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 Franklin Park Zoo to Boston Common

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

    The fastest way takes 52 minutes, using Bus line 22, Subway line RED LINE.

  • Is there a direct bus between Franklin Park Zoo 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 52 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Franklin Park Zoo to Boston Common in Boston?

    The 22 bus line goes from Blue Hill Ave @ Franklin Park Rd station near Franklin Park Zoo in Boston to Ashmont / Peabody Sq. station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line till Ashmont / Peabody Sq. station near Boston Common.

  • How long does it take to travel from Franklin Park Zoo to Boston Common in Boston by bus and subway?

    The total travel time between Franklin Park Zoo and Boston Common by bus and subway is about 52 min.

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

    Get on the 22 bus from the Blue Hill Ave @ Franklin Park Rd stop near Franklin Park Zoo in Boston.

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

    Get off the bus at the Ashmont / Peabody Sq. station, which is closest to Boston Common.

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

    The last subway from Franklin Park Zoo to Boston Common in Boston is the Orange Line line. It leaves the Green Street station at 7:32 PM.

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

    The first train from Franklin Park Zoo to Boston Common in Boston is Franklin/Foxboro. It leaves the Four Corners/Geneva station at 2:14 AM.

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

    The ride from Franklin Park Zoo to Boston Common costs $2.40.

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