The Most Popular Urban Mobility App in Boston.
All local mobility options in one app
42 Line
Forest Hills
MBTA (Bus)
MBTA (Bus) 42 bus Route Map - Forest Hills
MBTA (Bus) 42 Bus Route Schedule and Stops (Updated)
The 42 bus (Forest Hills) has 19 stops departing from Nubian and ending at Forest Hills.
Choose any of the 42 bus stops below to find updated real-time schedules and to see their route map.
Direction: Forest Hills (19 stops)
Nubian
Washington St @ Bartlett St
Washington St @ Guild St
Washington St @ Cedar St
Washington St @ Oakland St
Washington St @ Valentine St
Washington St @ Marcella St
Washington St Opp Townsend St
Washington St @ Dimock St
Washington St @ Bray St
Washington St @ Atherton St
Washington St @ School St
Washington St @ Iffley Rd
Washington St @ Ophir St
Washington St @ Green St
Washington St @ Union Ave
Washington St @ Williams St
Washington St @ Burnett St
Forest Hills
42 FAQ
What time does the 42 bus start operating?
Services on the 42 bus start at 5:12 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday.
What time does the 42 bus stop working?
Services on the 42 bus stop at 12:15 AM on Saturday.
What time does the 42 bus arrive?
When does the Forest Hills bus line come? for live arrival times and to see the full schedule for the Forest Hills bus line that is closest to your location.
Does the MBTA (Bus) 42 bus line run on Labor Day?
The 42 bus's operating hours on Labor Day may change. Check the Moovit app for latest changes and live updates.
Is there a 42 bus stop near me?
to view the nearest 42 bus stop.
MBTA (Bus) 42 bus Route Map - Forest Hills
MBTA (Bus) Bus Service Alerts
See all updates on 42 (from Nubian), including real-time status info, bus delays, changes of routes, changes of stops locations, and any other service changes. Get a real-time map view of 42 (Forest Hills) and track the bus as it moves on the map. Download the app for all MBTA info now.
Ride & Pay with Moovit in Boston
No cash, no credit cards, no prepaid physical cards - just pay with the Moovit app. Moovit Pay is the smartest, safest, and most affordable way to buy transit tickets in Boston.
42 line bus fare
MBTA (Bus) 42 (Forest Hills) prices may change based on several factors. For more information about MBTA (Bus) tickets costs please check the Moovit app or MBTA’s official website.
42 (MBTA (Bus))
The first stop of the 42 bus route is Nubian and the last stop is Forest Hills. 42 (Forest Hills) is operational during everyday.
Additional information: 42 has 19 stops and the total trip duration for this route is approximately 16 minutes.
On the go? See why over 1.5 million users trust Moovit as the best public transit app. Moovit gives you MBTA (Bus) suggested routes, real-time bus tracker, live directions, line route maps in Boston, and helps to find the closest 42 bus stops near you. No internet available? Download an offline PDF map and bus schedule for the 42 bus to take on your trip.
Line 42 Real Time bus Tracker
Track line 42 (Forest Hills) on a live map in real time and follow its location as it moves between stations. Use Moovit as a line 42 bus tracker or a live MBTA (Bus) bus tracker app and never miss your bus.
Use the app as a trip planner for MBTA (Bus) or a trip planner for subway, train, bus or ferry to plan your route around Boston. The trip planner shows updated data for MBTA (Bus) and any bus, including line 42, in Boston
42 - Alternative Directions
MBTA (Bus) Lines in Boston
- 73 - Harvard - Waverley/ Schedule
- 121 - Maverick - Eagle Square/ Schedule
- COMMUTER RAIL SHUTTLE - Braintree - South Station (Express)/ Schedule
- LOWELL LINE SHUTTLE - Lowell - Anderson/Woburn/ Schedule
- 202 - Fields Corner via Neponset Ave - Keystone Apts via Adams St/ Schedule
- 230 - Quincy Center - Montello/ Schedule
- 50 - Forest Hills - Cleary Square/ Schedule
- FRANKLIN LINE SHUTTLE - Forge Park/495 - Walpole/ Schedule
- 210 - Fields Corner - Quincy Center/ Schedule
- 51 - Forest Hills - Reservoir/ Schedule
- 89 - Sullivan - Davis/ Schedule
- 95 - Sullivan - Arlington Center/ Schedule
- ORANGE LINE SHUTTLE - North Station - Wellington (Local)/ Schedule
- 558 - Newton Corner - Riverside/ Schedule
- SL5 - Downtown - Nubian/ Schedule
- 171 - - Logan Airport via Andrew/ Schedule
- GREEN LINE D SHUTTLE - Riverside - Brookline Hills/ Schedule
- 16 - Andrew via South Bay Center - Forest Hills via South Bay Center/ Schedule
- RED LINE SHUTTLE - Harvard - Broadway/ Schedule
- 111 - Haymarket - Woodlawn/ Schedule
Get around Boston by public transit!
Traveling around Boston has never been so easy. See step by step directions as you travel to any attraction, street or major public transit station. View bus and train schedules, arrival times, service alerts and detailed routes on a map, so you know exactly how to get to anywhere in Boston.
When traveling to any destination around Boston use Moovit's Live Directions with Get Off Notifications to know exactly where and how far to walk, how long to wait for your line, and how many stops are left. Moovit will alert you when it's time to get off — no need to constantly re-check whether yours is the next stop.
Wondering how to use public transit in Boston or how to pay for public transit in Boston? Moovit public transit app can help you navigate your way with public transit easily, and at minimum cost. It includes public transit fees, ticket prices, and costs. Looking for a map of Boston public transit lines? Moovit public transit app shows all public transit maps in Boston with all Bus, Train, Subway and Ferry routes and stops on an interactive map.
Boston has 4 transit type(s), including: Bus, Train, Subway and Ferry, operated by several transit agencies, including MBTA, Southeastern Regional Transit Authority, MetroWest Regional Transit Authority, Rhode Island Public Transit Authority, WRTA, Lowell Regional Transit Authority, Merrimack Valley Transit, Montachusett Regional Transit Authority, Cape Cod Regional Transit Authority, Brockton Area Transit Authority, Martha's Vineyard Transit Authority, the WAVE - Nantucket Regional Transit Authority, GATRA, Cape Ann Transportation Authority and Massport