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42 Line

Forest Hills

MBTA (Bus)

MBTA (Bus) 42 bus Route Map - Forest Hills

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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

PDF Version: 42 schedule, stops and map

42 Bus Schedule

42 bus route operates everyday. Regular schedule hours: 5:12 AM-12:50 AM

DayOperating HoursFrequency (min)
Mon5:12 AM-12:50 AM15-30
Tue5:12 AM-12:50 AM15-30
Wed5:12 AM-12:50 AM15-30
Thu5:12 AM-12:50 AM15-30
Fri5:12 AM-12:50 AM15-30
Sat5:30 AM-12:15 AM25-35
Sun6:15 AM-12:20 AM29-60
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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.

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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.

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