How to get to Downtown Boston by Bus, Subway or Train?

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Directions to Downtown Boston with public transportation

The following transit lines have routes that pass near Downtown Boston

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How to get to Downtown Boston by Bus?

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How to get to Downtown Boston by Train?

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How to get to Downtown Boston by Subway?

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Bus stations near Downtown Boston

  • Washington St @ Essex St,3 min walk,
  • Tremont St @ Boylston Station,4 min walk,
  • Stuart St @ Charles St S,5 min walk,
  • Arlington St @ Saint James Ave,6 min walk,

Subway stations near Downtown Boston

  • Arlington,4 min walk,
  • Park Street,4 min walk,
  • Tufts Medical Center,17 min walk,

Bus lines to Downtown Boston

  • SL5,Downtown,
  • SL4,South Station,
  • 11,Chauncy & Summer,
  • 15,Mattapan Via Nubian & Fields Corner,
  • GREEN LINE E SHUTTLE,Heath Street (Shuttle),
  • GREEN LINE SHUTTLE,Blandford Street (Shuttle),
  • 39,Forest Hills,
  • 43,Park St & Tremont St,
  • 57,Watertown Via Kenmore,
  • 501,Downtown Via Cambridge St And Copley (Express),
  • 504,Downtown Via Copley (Express),
  • 9,City Point,
Questions & Answers

  • What are the closest stations to Downtown Boston?

    The closest stations to Downtown Boston are:

    • Washington St @ Essex St is 192 yards away, 3 min walk.
    • Tremont St @ Boylston Station is 250 yards away, 4 min walk.
    • Arlington is 262 yards away, 4 min walk.
    • Park Street is 276 yards away, 4 min walk.
    • Stuart St @ Charles St S is 364 yards away, 5 min walk.
    • Arlington St @ Saint James Ave is 417 yards away, 6 min walk.
    • Tufts Medical Center is 1353 yards away, 17 min walk.

  • Which Bus lines stop near Downtown Boston?

    These Bus lines stop near Downtown Boston: 354, 43, 450, 501, 504, SL5

  • Which Train lines stop near Downtown Boston?

    These Train lines stop near Downtown Boston: FITCHBURG, FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER, LOWELL, MIDDLEBOROUGH/LAKEVILLE, NEEDHAM

  • Which Subway lines stop near Downtown Boston?

    These Subway lines stop near Downtown Boston: GREEN LINE C, GREEN LINE D, GREEN LINE E, ORANGE LINE, RED LINE

  • What’s the nearest subway station to Downtown Boston?

    The nearest subway stations to Downtown Boston are Arlington and Park Street. The closest one is a 4 min walk away.

  • What’s the nearest bus stop to Downtown Boston?

    The nearest bus stop to Downtown Boston is Washington St @ Essex St. It’s a 3 min walk away.

  • What time is the first Subway to Downtown Boston?

    The GREEN LINE D is the first Subway that goes to Downtown Boston. It stops nearby at 5:04 AM.

  • What time is the last Subway to Downtown Boston?

    The GREEN LINE E is the last Subway that goes to Downtown Boston. It stops nearby at 1:09 AM.

  • What time is the first Bus to Downtown Boston?

    The 43 is the first Bus that goes to Downtown Boston. It stops nearby at 5:04 AM.

  • What time is the last Bus to Downtown Boston?

    The 9 is the last Bus that goes to Downtown Boston. It stops nearby at 1:13 AM.

  • How much is the Subway fare to Downtown Boston?

    The Subway fare to Downtown Boston costs about $2.40.

  • How much is the Bus fare to Downtown Boston?

    The Bus fare to Downtown Boston costs about $1.70.

  • How much is the Train fare to Downtown Boston?

    The Train fare to Downtown Boston costs about $2.40 - $9.75.

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Downtown BostonDowntown Boston is the central business district of Boston, Massachusetts, United States. The city of Boston was founded in 1630. The largest of the city's commercial districts, Downtown is the location of many corporate or regional headquarters; city, county, state and federal government facilities; and many of Boston's tourist attractions. Similar to other central business districts in the U.S., Downtown has recently undergone a transformation that included the construction of new condos and lofts, renovation of historic buildings, and arrival of new residents and businesses. It is represented in the Boston City Council by District 2's Bill Linehan. Downtown is bound by the Back Bay, North End, Beacon Hill, and the South End areas. It includes Government Center and the Financial District.The area that is now Downtown Boston constituted much of the town/city proper prior to the city's dramatic expansion in the 1860s and 1870s. The Great Boston Fire of 1872 destroyed much of the neighborhood, especially between Summer, Washington, and Milk Streets. In the 1950s the Central Artery highway began operating, until the Big Dig (1982-2007) relocated it underground. In the 1960s and 1970s the enormous new Government Center complex replaced Scollay Square. Landmarks in Downtown Boston include the Greenway, Custom House Tower, City Hall, Faneuil Hall, Quincy Market, Old State House, Old South Meeting House, Massachusetts State House, Park Street Church, Boston Common, and Boston Public Garden.Educational institutions located downtown include Emerson College and Suffolk University. The four MBTA subway lines converge in the downtown area at the Downtown Crossing, Park Street, Government Center, and State stations. South Station is a transportation hub with subway, commuter rail, intercity bus, and Amtrak service.
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