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How to get from Forest Hills to Milton by bus and subway?

By bus and subway

To get from Forest Hills to Milton in Boston, take the 21 bus from Forest Hills station to Ashmont / Peabody Sq. station. Next, take the MATTAPAN TROLLEY subway from Ashmont / Peabody Sq. station to Capen Street station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 36 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

36min$4.10
Bus - 2121
Subway - MATTAPAN TROLLEY
Subway - MATTAPAN TROLLEY
Leaves from Forest Hills

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Forest Hills
  • 2
    Bus - 2121
    Wait for bus
    21
    Ashmont
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ashmont / Peabody Sq.
    20 min
  • 4
    Subway - MATTAPAN TROLLEY
    Wait for subway
    MATTAPAN TROLLEY
    Mattapan
  • 5
    Ride to subway station Capen Street
    Ride to subway station
    Capen Street
    7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and subway via 31 and MATTAPAN TROLLEY

To get from Forest Hills to Milton in Boston, take the 31 bus from Forest Hills station to Mattapan station. Next, take the MATTAPAN TROLLEY subway from Mattapan station to Capen Street station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 29 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

29min$4.10
Bus - 3131
Subway - MATTAPAN TROLLEY
Subway - MATTAPAN TROLLEY
Leaves from Forest Hills

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Forest Hills
  • 2
    Bus - 3131
    Wait for bus
    31
    Mattapan
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mattapan
    18 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Mattapan
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - MATTAPAN TROLLEY
    Wait for subway
    MATTAPAN TROLLEY
    Ashmont
  • 6
    Ride to subway station Capen Street
    Ride to subway station
    Capen Street
    1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Forest Hills to Milton

The distance between Forest Hills, Boston and Milton, Boston is approximately 5.99 mi, which can typically be travelled in 36 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Forest Hills to Milton by bus and subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in Boston – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Forest Hills

Forest Hills is located at Forest Hills, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Forest Hills.

Subway stations close to Forest Hills:

  • Green Street
  • Forest Hills

Train stations close to Forest Hills:

  • Forest Hills
  • Roslindale Village

Bus stations close to Forest Hills:

  • South St @ Spalding St
  • Washington St @ Arborway Garage
  • Arborway Opp Courthouse

Public transit stations close to Milton, Boston

Milton is located at Milton, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Blue Hill Ave @ Mattapan Sq.

Subway stations close to Milton:

  • Mattapan
  • Capen Street
  • Central Avenue

Train stations close to Milton:

  • Blue Hill Avenue

Bus stations close to Milton:

  • Blue Hill Ave @ Mattapan Sq
  • Blue Hills Pkwy @ River St
  • River St Opp Gladeside Ave

Alternative route by bus and subway via 31 and MATTAPAN TROLLEY

To get from Forest Hills to Milton in Boston, take the 31 bus from Forest Hills station to Mattapan station. Next, take the MATTAPAN TROLLEY subway from Mattapan station to Capen Street station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 29 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

29min$4.10
Bus - 3131
Subway - MATTAPAN TROLLEY
Subway - MATTAPAN TROLLEY
Leaves from Forest Hills

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Forest Hills
  • 2
    Bus - 3131
    Wait for bus
    31
    Mattapan
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mattapan
    18 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Mattapan
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - MATTAPAN TROLLEY
    Wait for subway
    MATTAPAN TROLLEY
    Ashmont
  • 6
    Ride to subway station Capen Street
    Ride to subway station
    Capen Street
    1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Forest Hills to Milton?

    The fastest way takes 36 minutes, using Bus line 21, Bus line MATTAPAN TROLLEY.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Forest Hills to Milton?

    The alternative route takes 29 minutes, using Bus line 31, Bus line MATTAPAN TROLLEY.

  • Is there a direct bus between Forest Hills and Milton 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 Forest Hills to Milton in Boston?

    The 21 bus line goes from Ashmont station near Forest Hills to Ashmont / Peabody Sq. station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line till Ashmont / Peabody Sq. station near Milton in Boston

  • How long does it take to travel from Forest Hills to Milton in Boston by bus and subway?

    The total travel time between Forest Hills and Milton in Boston by bus and subway is about 36 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Forest Hills to get to Milton in Boston?

    Get on the 21 bus from the Ashmont stop near Forest Hills in Boston.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Forest Hills and Milton in Boston?

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

  • When is the first bus from Forest Hills to Milton in Boston?

    The first bus from Forest Hills to Milton in Boston is Forest Hills - Mattapan. It leaves the Forest Hills stop at 12:30 AM.

  • How much is the bus fare from Forest Hills to Milton?

    The ride from Forest Hills to Milton costs $4.10.

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