Back Bay Station to JFK Birthplace
The bus route from Back Bay Station to JFK Birthplace: where to board, where to change, where to get off and how late it runs.
Back Bay Station to JFK Birthplace
- Bus 39
- Bus 66
- Take bus 39From Back Bay, toward Forest Hills10 stops, about 15 min
- Change at Huntington Ave @ Fenwood Rd
- Take bus 66Toward Harvard via Allston8 stops, about 13 min
- Get off at Harvard St @ Stedman StThe stop after Harvard St @ Beacon St
- Walk about 4 min to JFK Birthplace
Weekdays, fall 2026 schedule · First and last trips
Quick answer: Take bus 39 to Huntington Ave @ Fenwood Rd, then bus 66 to Harvard St @ Stedman St, and walk about 4 min. The trip takes about 38 minutes (26-38 min depending on the connection). On weekdays bus 39 runs every 10 min during the day.
Get the live route from Back Bay to JFK Birthplace
Step by step
- At Back Bay, take bus 39 toward Forest Hills.
- Ride 10 stops, about 15 min. Get off at Huntington Ave @ Fenwood Rd, the stop after 677 Huntington Ave.
- At Huntington Ave @ Fenwood Rd, change to bus 66 toward Harvard via Allston.
- Ride 8 stops, about 13 min. Get off at Harvard St @ Stedman St, the stop after Harvard St @ Beacon St.
- Walk about 4 min to JFK Birthplace.
Other ways to go
- Take the Orange Line toward Forest Hills to Roxbury Crossing, then bus 66 to Harvard St @ Stedman St, and walk about 4 min: about 34 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 | 4:25 am | 1:19 am | Every 10 min | About 38 min |
| Friday | 4:25 am | 2:04 am | Every 10 min | About 38 min |
| Saturday | 5:14 am | 2:04 am | About every 15 min | About 34 min |
| Sunday | 5:44 am | 1:07 am | About every 15 min | About 35 min |
First and last trip are when the first bus of the trip leaves Back Bay, on the fall 2026 schedule. "How often" is for bus 39 (the least frequent part of the trip).
Late at night
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves Back Bay at 1:19 am and gets to JFK Birthplace around 1:58 am, using Green Line and bus 57. On Friday nights it runs later: the last trip leaves at 2:04 am. On Saturday nights the last trip leaves at 2:04 am, and on Sunday nights at 1:07 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 Harvard St @ Beacon St. The next stop is Harvard St @ Stedman St. Start a live trip in Cobblehop and it alerts you before your stop.
- The John F. Kennedy National Historic Site is a house on Beals Street in Brookline. It's seasonal, so check the National Park Service before you go.
- 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 Back Bay 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
- Bus. $1.70 one way, like any local bus.
- 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 JFK Birthplace: common questions
How do I get from Back Bay Station to JFK Birthplace by public transit?
Take bus 39 to Huntington Ave @ Fenwood Rd, then bus 66 to Harvard St @ Stedman St, and walk about 4 min. The trip takes about 38 minutes (26-38 min depending on the connection).
How long does it take to get from Back Bay Station to JFK Birthplace?
About 38 minutes on the main route, or 26-38 minutes depending on the connection.
Do I have to change along the way?
Yes, once: at Huntington Ave @ Fenwood Rd. Take bus 39 to Huntington Ave @ Fenwood Rd, then bus 66 to Harvard St @ Stedman St, and walk about 4 min.
How often does bus 39 run?
Every 10 min on weekdays during the day, about every 15 min on Saturdays and about every 15 min on Sundays, on the fall 2026 schedule.
What time is the last bus from Back Bay Station to JFK Birthplace?
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves Back Bay at 1:19 am and gets to JFK Birthplace around 1:58 am, using Green Line and bus 57. On Friday nights it runs later: the last trip leaves at 2:04 am. On Saturday nights the last trip leaves at 2:04 am, and on Sunday nights at 1:07 am.
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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: bus 39
- MBTA: bus 66
- MBTA: Back Bay 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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