How to get to Boston Public Library by bus, subway or train?

Directions to Boston Public Library with public transportation

The following transit lines have routes that pass near Boston Public Library

  • BusBus: 10, 39, 501, 504, 9.
  • TrainTrain: FITCHBURG, FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER, FRANKLIN/FOXBORO, FOXBORO EVENT SERVICE, NEEDHAM.
  • SubwaySubway: GREEN LINE D, ORANGE LINE, GREEN LINE B, GREEN LINE C, GREEN LINE E.

How to get to Boston Public Library by bus?

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How to get to Boston Public Library by train?

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How to get to Boston Public Library by subway?

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Bus stops near Boston Public Library

  • Saint James Ave @ Dartmouth St, 3 min walk,
  • Stuart St @ Dartmouth St, 4 min walk,
  • Boston, MA - Copley Square (Corner Of Clarendon St. & St. James Ave. In Front Of Trinity Church), 4 min walk,
  • Dartmouth St Opp Back Bay Sta, 5 min walk,
  • Boylston St @ Dartmouth St, 16 min walk,
  • Copley - Boylston St @ Dartmouth St, 16 min walk,
  • Copley - Opp 575 Boylston St, 17 min walk,

Subway stations near Boston Public Library

  • Hynes Convention Center, 6 min walk,
  • Prudential, 10 min walk,

Train station near Boston Public Library

  • Back Bay - South End, 22 min walk,

Bus lines to Boston Public Library

  • 9, Copley - City Point,
  • 10, Arlington via South Bay Center - City Point via South Bay Center,
  • 39, Back Bay - Forest Hills,
  • 55, Arlington - West Fenway,
  • 57, Kenmore - Watertown Yard,
  • 501, Downtown via Copley (Express) - Brighton via Copley (Express),
  • 504, Downtown via Copley (Express) - Watertown via Copley and Newton Corner (Express),
  • GREEN LINE B SHUTTLE, Babcock Street - Copley,
  • GREEN LINE B SHUTTLE, Boston University East - Back Bay,
  • GREEN LINE C SHUTTLE, Saint Mary's Street - Back Bay,
  • GREEN LINE D SHUTTLE, Riverside - Copley (Express),
  • GREEN LINE D SHUTTLE, Riverside - Copley via Woodland (Express),
  • GREEN LINE D SHUTTLE, Woodland - Copley via Riverside (Express),
  • GREEN LINE E SHUTTLE, Heath Street - Park Street,
  • GREEN LINE SHUTTLE, Boston University East - Park Street,
  • GREEN LINE B SHUTTLE, Kenmore - Back Bay (Shuttle),
  • GREEN LINE B SHUTTLE, Babcock Street - Back Bay,
  • GREEN LINE B SHUTTLE, Boston College - Back Bay (Shuttle),
  • GREEN LINE B SHUTTLE, Babcock Street - Back Bay (Shuttle),
  • GREEN LINE C SHUTTLE, Cleveland Circle - Back Bay (Shuttle),
Questions & Answers

  • What are the closest stations to Boston Public Library?

    The closest stations to Boston Public Library are:

    • Saint James Ave @ Dartmouth St stop is 173 yards away, 3 min walk.
    • Stuart St @ Dartmouth St stop is 270 yards away, 4 min walk.
    • Boston, MA - Copley Square (Corner Of Clarendon St. & St. James Ave. In Front Of Trinity Church) stop is 307 yards away, 4 min walk.
    • Dartmouth St Opp Back Bay Sta stop is 382 yards away, 5 min walk.
    • Hynes Convention Center station is 513 yards away, 6 min walk.
    • Prudential station is 856 yards away, 10 min walk.
    • Boylston St @ Dartmouth St stop is 1335 yards away, 16 min walk.
    • Copley - Boylston St @ Dartmouth St stop is 1379 yards away, 16 min walk.
    • Copley - Opp 575 Boylston St stop is 1437 yards away, 17 min walk.
    • Back Bay - South End station is 1860 yards away, 22 min walk.

  • Which bus lines stop near Boston Public Library?

    These bus lines stop near Boston Public Library: 10, 39, 501, 504.

  • Which train lines stop near Boston Public Library?

    These train lines stop near Boston Public Library: FITCHBURG, FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER, FRANKLIN/FOXBORO.

  • Which subway lines stop near Boston Public Library?

    These subway lines stop near Boston Public Library: GREEN LINE D, ORANGE LINE.

  • What’s the nearest subway station to Boston Public Library?

    The nearest subway station to Boston Public Library is Hynes Convention Center. It’s a 6 min walk away.

  • What’s the nearest train station to Boston Public Library?

    The nearest train station to Boston Public Library is Back Bay - South End. It’s a 22 min walk away.

  • What’s the nearest bus station to Boston Public Library?

    The nearest bus station to Boston Public Library is Saint James Ave @ Dartmouth St. It’s a 3 min walk away.

  • What time is the first subway to Boston Public Library?

    The ORANGE LINE is the first subway that goes to Boston Public Library. It stops nearby at 5:10 AM.

  • What time is the last subway to Boston Public Library?

    The ORANGE LINE is the last subway that goes to Boston Public Library. It stops nearby at 1:18 AM.

  • What time is the first train to Boston Public Library?

    The PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON is the first train that goes to Boston Public Library. It stops nearby at 4:25 AM.

  • What time is the last train to Boston Public Library?

    The LAKE SHORE LIMITED is the last train that goes to Boston Public Library. It stops nearby at 8:26 PM.

  • What time is the first bus to Boston Public Library?

    The 57 is the first bus that goes to Boston Public Library. It stops nearby at 4:53 AM.

  • What time is the last bus to Boston Public Library?

    The GREEN LINE B SHUTTLE is the last bus that goes to Boston Public Library. It stops nearby at 1:24 AM.

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