How to get to Downtown Boston by bus, subway or train?

Directions to Downtown Boston with public transportation

The following transit lines have routes that pass near Downtown Boston

    BusBus: 354, 450, 504, 92, SL4.TrainTrain: FAIRMOUNT, FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER, COMMUTER RAIL SHUTTLE, FAIRMOUNT LINE SHUTTLE, FRANKLIN LINE SHUTTLE.SubwaySubway: BLUE LINE, GREEN LINE B, GREEN LINE D, RED LINE, ORANGE LINE.

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 stops near Downtown Boston

  • Federal St @ Franklin St, 2 min walk,
  • Congress St @ Franklin St, 2 min walk,
  • Federal St @ Matthews St, 3 min walk,
  • Milk St @ Devonshire St, 3 min walk,
  • Devonshire St @ Milk St, 3 min walk,
  • Downtown Crossing - Franklin St @ Washington St, 4 min walk,
  • South Station - Summer St @ Surface Rd, 5 min walk,
  • Chauncy St @ Summer St, 5 min walk,
  • Summer St @ Atlantic Ave, 9 min walk,

Subway stations near Downtown Boston

  • State Street, 4 min walk,
  • Downtown Crossing, 5 min walk,
  • Park Street, 6 min walk,

Train stations near Downtown Boston

  • South Station, 27 min walk,

Bus lines to Downtown Boston

  • RED LINE SHUTTLE, Harvard - JFK/UMass via Congress Street,
  • RED LINE SHUTTLE, Harvard - Broadway,
  • RED LINE SHUTTLE, Kendall/MIT - JFK/UMass,
  • RED LINE SHUTTLE, Kendall/MIT - Broadway via Downtown Crossing,
  • 501, Downtown via Copley (Express) - Brighton via Copley (Express),
  • 504, Downtown via Copley (Express) - Watertown via Copley and Newton Corner (Express),
  • 505, Downtown (Express) - Waltham (Express),
  • 4, Design Center,
  • 7, City Point Via East First St,
  • 15, Haymarket Via Fields Corner & Nubian,
  • 39, Haymarket Via Forest Hills,
  • 57, Haymarket Via Kenmore,
  • 92, Sullivan,
  • 93, Sullivan Via Navy Yard,
  • RED LINE SHUTTLE, Ashmont - Park Street via Post Office,
  • RED LINE SHUTTLE, JFK/UMass - Park Street via Post Office,
  • RED LINE SHUTTLE, JFK/UMass - Park Street,
  • RED LINE SHUTTLE, Jfk/Umass (Shuttle),
  • 11, City Point,
  • RED LINE SHUTTLE, Kendall/MIT - Broadway via Pearl Street,
Questions & Answers

  • What are the closest stations to Downtown Boston?

    The closest stations to Downtown Boston are:

    • Federal St @ Franklin St is 90 yards away, 2 min walk.
    • Congress St @ Franklin St is 142 yards away, 2 min walk.
    • Federal St @ Matthews St is 151 yards away, 3 min walk.
    • Milk St @ Devonshire St is 168 yards away, 3 min walk.
    • Devonshire St @ Milk St is 180 yards away, 3 min walk.
    • Downtown Crossing - Franklin St @ Washington St is 232 yards away, 4 min walk.
    • State Street is 258 yards away, 4 min walk.
    • Downtown Crossing is 359 yards away, 5 min walk.
    • South Station - Summer St @ Surface Rd is 360 yards away, 5 min walk.
    • Chauncy St @ Summer St is 392 yards away, 5 min walk.
    • Park Street is 437 yards away, 6 min walk.
    • Summer St @ Atlantic Ave is 689 yards away, 9 min walk.
    • South Station is 2228 yards away, 27 min walk.

  • Which bus lines stop near Downtown Boston?

    These bus lines stop near Downtown Boston: 354, 450, 504, 92, SL4.

  • Which train lines stop near Downtown Boston?

    These train lines stop near Downtown Boston: FAIRMOUNT, FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER.

  • Which subway lines stop near Downtown Boston?

    These subway lines stop near Downtown Boston: BLUE LINE, GREEN LINE B, GREEN LINE D, RED LINE.

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

    The nearest subway station to Downtown Boston is State Street. It’s a 4 min walk away.

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

    The nearest train station to Downtown Boston is South Station. It’s a 27 min walk away.

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

    The nearest bus stops to Downtown Boston are Federal St @ Franklin St and Congress St @ Franklin St. The closest one is a 2 min walk away.

  • What time is the first subway to Downtown Boston?

    The GREEN LINE E is the first subway that goes to Downtown Boston. It stops nearby at 5:07 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 1:17 AM.

  • What time is the first train to Downtown Boston?

    The PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON is the first train that goes to Downtown Boston. It stops nearby at 4:20 AM.

  • What time is the last train to Downtown Boston?

    The LAKE SHORE LIMITED is the last train that goes to Downtown Boston. It stops nearby at 8:32 PM.

  • What time is the first bus to Downtown Boston?

    The SLW is the first bus that goes to Downtown Boston. It stops nearby at 4:18 AM.

  • What time is the last bus to Downtown Boston?

    The SL1 is the last bus that goes to Downtown Boston. It stops nearby at 1:37 AM.

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Public Transportation to Downtown Boston

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Looking for the nearest stop or station to Downtown Boston? Check out this list of stops closest to your destination: Federal St @ Franklin St; Congress St @ Franklin St; Federal St @ Matthews St; Milk St @ Devonshire St; Devonshire St @ Milk St; Downtown Crossing - Franklin St @ Washington St; State Street; Downtown Crossing; South Station - Summer St @ Surface Rd; Chauncy St @ Summer St; Park Street; Summer St @ Atlantic Ave; South Station.

Bus: 354, 450, 504, 92, SL4, RED LINE SHUTTLE, RED LINE SHUTTLE, RED LINE SHUTTLE, RED LINE SHUTTLE, 501.Train: FAIRMOUNT, FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER, COMMUTER RAIL SHUTTLE, FAIRMOUNT LINE SHUTTLE, FRANKLIN LINE SHUTTLE, KINGSTON LINE SHUTTLE, SLW, ACELA, LAKE SHORE LIMITED, NORTHEAST REGIONAL.Subway: BLUE LINE, GREEN LINE B, GREEN LINE D, RED LINE, ORANGE LINE, GREEN LINE C, GREEN LINE E.

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Location: Boston

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Downtown BostonDowntown Boston is the central business district of Boston, Massachusetts, United States. 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 Ed Flynn. Downtown is bound by the Back Bay, North End, Beacon Hill, and the South End areas. It includes the 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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Attractions near Downtown Boston

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  • David's Instant Shoe Repair,
  • 75 / 101 Federal Street,
  • 101 Federal Street,
  • JVS,
  • 75 Federal St,
  • Vermilion Software,
  • BBH,
  • MBTA Federal St & Franklin St Bus Stop,
  • Franklin St (franklin federal),
  • Northmarq Capital (North Bay Capital),
  • WW,
  • Federal St,
  • Angel Althea, DMD (Handa Ratti DMD),
  • Render Coffee,
  • 250 Washington Street,
  • Butterworth & Company,
  • One Federal,
  • Elephant And Castle,
  • Wainwright Bank & Trust

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  • Back Bay Station, Boston,
  • Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston,
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