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How to get from Forest Hills to Watertown Town by bus and subway?

By bus and subway

To get from Forest Hills to Watertown Town in Boston, take the ORANGE LINE subway from Forest Hills station to Back Bay - South End station. Next, take the 504 bus from Saint James Ave @ Dartmouth St station to Galen St @ Water St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 45 min. The ride fare is $6.65.

45min$6.65
Walk to subway stationSubway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Bus - 504504
Walk to Watertown Town
Leaves from Forest Hills

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Forest Hills
    80 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Oak Grove
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Back Bay - South End
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Saint James Ave @ Dartmouth St
    ID 178
    320 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Bus - 504504
    Wait for bus
    504
    Watertown Via Copley And Newton Corner (Express)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Galen St @ Water St
    ID 999
    19 min
  • 7
    Walk to Watertown Town
    Walk to
    Watertown Town
    90 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus

To get from Forest Hills to Watertown Town in Boston, take the 39 bus from Forest Hills station to Boylston St @ Dartmouth St station. Next, take the 504 bus from Saint James Ave @ Dartmouth St station to Galen St @ Water St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 2 min. The ride fare is $5.95.

62min$5.95
Bus - 3939
Bus - 504504
Walk to Watertown Town
Leaves from Forest Hills

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Forest Hills
  • 2
    Bus - 3939
    Wait for bus
    39
    Back Bay
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Boylston St @ Dartmouth St
    ID 175
    33 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Saint James Ave @ Dartmouth St
    ID 178
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 504504
    Wait for bus
    504
    Watertown Via Copley And Newton Corner (Express)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Galen St @ Water St
    ID 999
    19 min
  • 7
    Walk to Watertown Town
    Walk to
    Watertown Town
    90 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Forest Hills to Watertown Town

The distance between Forest Hills, Boston and Watertown Town, Boston is approximately 10.93 mi, which can typically be travelled in 45 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Forest Hills to Watertown Town 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 Watertown Town, Boston

Watertown Town is located at Watertown Town, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Galen St @ Water St.

Subway stations close to Watertown Town:

  • South Street
  • Boston College

Train stations close to Watertown Town:

  • Newtonville
  • Belmont
  • Waverley

Bus stations close to Watertown Town:

  • Galen St @ Water St
  • Water St @ Watertown Yard
  • Watertown Sq Terminal

By bus

To get from Forest Hills to Watertown Town in Boston, take the 39 bus from Forest Hills station to Boylston St @ Dartmouth St station. Next, take the 504 bus from Saint James Ave @ Dartmouth St station to Galen St @ Water St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 2 min. The ride fare is $5.95.

62min$5.95
Bus - 3939
Bus - 504504
Walk to Watertown Town
Leaves from Forest Hills

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Forest Hills
  • 2
    Bus - 3939
    Wait for bus
    39
    Back Bay
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Boylston St @ Dartmouth St
    ID 175
    33 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Saint James Ave @ Dartmouth St
    ID 178
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 504504
    Wait for bus
    504
    Watertown Via Copley And Newton Corner (Express)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Galen St @ Water St
    ID 999
    19 min
  • 7
    Walk to Watertown Town
    Walk to
    Watertown Town
    90 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 45 minutes, using Bus line ORANGE LINE, Bus line 504.

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

    The alternative route takes 62 minutes, using Bus line 39, Bus line 504.

  • Is there a direct subway between Forest Hills and Watertown Town in Boston?

    No, you’ll have to take one subway line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 45 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Forest Hills to Watertown Town in Boston?

    The ORANGE LINE subway line goes from Forest Hills station near Forest Hills to Oak Grove station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Oak Grove station near Watertown Town in Boston

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

    The total travel time between Forest Hills and Watertown Town in Boston by subway and bus is about 45 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Forest Hills to get to Watertown Town in Boston?

    Get on the ORANGE LINE subway from the Forest Hills station near Forest Hills in Boston.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between Forest Hills and Watertown Town in Boston?

    Get off the subway at the Oak Grove stop, which is closest to Watertown Town in Boston.

  • How much is the subway fare from Forest Hills to Watertown Town?

    The ride from Forest Hills to Watertown Town costs $6.65.

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