Back Bay Station to Forest Hills Cemetery
Plain directions from Back Bay Station to Forest Hills Cemetery, checked against the fall 2026 MBTA schedule.
Back Bay Station to Forest Hills Cemetery
- Orange Line
- Take the Orange LineFrom Back Bay, toward Forest Hills7 stops, about 12 min
- Get off at Forest HillsThe stop after Green Street
- Walk about 18 min to Forest Hills CemeteryUse the Washington St exit
Weekdays, fall 2026 schedule · First and last trips
Quick answer: Take the Orange Line to Forest Hills, and walk about 18 min. The trip takes about 30 minutes. On weekdays the Orange Line runs every 5 min during the day.
Get the live route from Back Bay to Forest Hills Cemetery
Step by step
- At Back Bay, take the Orange Line toward Forest Hills.
- Ride 7 stops, about 12 min, through Massachusetts Avenue, Ruggles, Roxbury Crossing, Jackson Square, Stony Brook and Green Street, and get off at Forest Hills.
- Walk about 18 min to Forest Hills Cemetery. Use the Washington St exit.
Other ways to go
- Take the Orange Line to Forest Hills, then bus 31 to Morton St @ Arborway, and walk about 9 min: about 30 min.
- Take the Orange Line to Forest Hills, then bus 21 to Morton St @ Arborway, and walk about 9 min: about 30 min.
Which one is faster depends on when you leave. Cobblehop compares them with live times and gives you the one that gets you there first.
Times and frequency
| Day | First trip | Last trip | How often (daytime) | Trip time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday-Thursday | 5:22 am | 1:10 am | Every 5 min | About 30 min |
| Friday | 5:22 am | 2:07 am | Every 5 min | About 30 min |
| Saturday | 5:14 am | 2:00 am | Every 7 min | About 31 min |
| Sunday | 6:20 am | 12:59 am | Every 8 min | About 31 min |
First and last trip are when the first train of the trip leaves Back Bay, on the fall 2026 schedule. "How often" is for the Orange Line.
Late at night
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves Back Bay at 1:10 am and gets to Forest Hills Cemetery around 1:56 am, using bus 39. On Friday nights it runs later: the last trip leaves at 2:07 am. On Saturday nights the last trip leaves at 2:00 am, and on Sunday nights at 12:59 am. Late at night, ask Cobblehop for the last trip. It checks live times and tells you when to leave.
Tips for this trip
- Know your stop. Get to the door after Green Street. The next stop is Forest Hills. Start a live trip in Cobblehop and it alerts you before your stop.
- Forest Hills Cemetery's main gate is on Forest Hills Avenue, a short walk from Forest Hills station.
- Back Bay station has the Orange Line, Commuter Rail and Amtrak under one roof. It connects to Copley Place by an indoor passage.
Step-free access
MBTA data lists every station on this route (Back Bay and Forest Hills) as accessible. Back Bay has 4 elevators in MBTA data. Elevators do break, so check the MBTA's elevator alerts before you go.
What it costs
- Subway. $2.40 one way.
- How to pay. Tap a contactless credit or debit card, phone or watch at the fare gate or bus door, or use a CharlieCard or CharlieTicket.
- Kids. Children 11 and under ride the MBTA free.
Fares as of October 2026. Check the MBTA's fares page before you ride.
Back Bay Station to Forest Hills Cemetery: common questions
How do I get from Back Bay Station to Forest Hills Cemetery by public transit?
Take the Orange Line to Forest Hills, and walk about 18 min. The trip takes about 30 minutes.
How long does it take to get from Back Bay Station to Forest Hills Cemetery?
About 30 minutes on the main route.
Do I have to change trains?
No. The Orange Line goes all the way, so it's one ride.
How often does the Orange Line run?
Every 5 min on weekdays during the day, every 7 min on Saturdays and every 8 min on Sundays, on the fall 2026 schedule.
What time is the last train from Back Bay Station to Forest Hills Cemetery?
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves Back Bay at 1:10 am and gets to Forest Hills Cemetery around 1:56 am, using bus 39. On Friday nights it runs later: the last trip leaves at 2:07 am. On Saturday nights the last trip leaves at 2:00 am, and on Sunday nights at 12:59 am.
Related routes
- Back Bay Station to Boston Nature Center
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Official sources
Cobblehop is independent and isn't affiliated with these agencies or operators. Schedules on this page come from MBTA/MassDOT public data. Check their pages for the latest schedules and service changes:
- MBTA: Orange Line
- MBTA: Back Bay station
- MBTA: Forest Hills station
- MBTA: fares
- MBTA: elevator and accessibility alerts
Published October 30, 2026. Times were computed from the fall 2026 MBTA schedule (2026-11-04 for weekdays). Service changes, so check Cobblehop for live times before you go.
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