How to get from Boylston Station to Union Square by bus and subway?

From Boylston Station to Union Square by bus and subway

To get from Boylston Station to Union Square in Somerville, you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one bus line: take the ORANGE LINE subway from Chinatown station to Causeway St (East) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREEN LINE E subway and finally take the 87 bus from Lechmere station to Bow St @ Warren Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 27 min. The ride fare is $2.40. The bus and subway schedule from Boylston Station may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Union Square on the Moovit app.

27min$2.40
Walk to subway station
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - GREEN LINE E
Bus - 8787
Walk to Union Square
Leaves from Chinatown

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Chinatown
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Oak Grove
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Causeway St (East)
    5 min
  • 4
    Subway - GREEN LINE E
    Wait for subway
    GREEN LINE E
    Medford/Tufts
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Lechmere
    6 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lechmere
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 8787
    Wait for bus
    87
    Arlington Center
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bow St @ Warren Ave
    ID 26131
    6 min
  • 9
    Walk to Union Square
    Walk to
    Union Square
    Bow Street
    80 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Boylston Station to Union Square

The distance between Boylston Station, Somerville and Union Square, Somerville is approximately 3.73 mi, which can typically be travelled in 27 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Boylston Station to Union Square by bus and subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in Somerville – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Subway schedule from Boylston Station to Union Square

To check the bus and subway schedule from Boylston Station to Union Square using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Boylston Station) and destination (Union Square), 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 Boylston Station to Union Square?

    The fastest way takes 27 minutes, using Subway line ORANGE LINE, Subway line GREEN LINE E, Bus line 87.

  • Is there a direct subway between Boylston Station and Union Square?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 subway lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 27 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Boylston Station to Union Square?

    The ORANGE LINE subway line goes from Chinatown station near Boylston Station in Boston to Causeway St (East) station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line and one bus line till Causeway St (East) station near Union Square in Somerville.

  • How long does it take to travel from Boylston Station to Union Square by subway and bus?

    The total travel time between Boylston Station in Boston and Union Square in Somerville by subway and bus is about 27 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Boylston Station to get to Union Square?

    Get on the ORANGE LINE subway from the Chinatown station near Boylston Station in Boston.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between Boylston Station and Union Square?

    Get off the subway at the Causeway St (East) stop, which is closest to Union Square in Somerville.

  • How much is the total subway and bus fare from Boylston Station to Union Square?

    The ride from Boylston Station to Union Square costs $2.40.

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