Boston Common to Belle Isle Marsh
Plain directions from Boston Common to Belle Isle Marsh, checked against the fall 2026 MBTA schedule.
Boston Common to Belle Isle Marsh
- Blue Line
- Walk about 12 min to Government CenterFrom Boston Common
- Take the Blue LineToward Wonderland7 stops, about 13 min
- Get off at Suffolk DownsThe stop after Orient Heights
- Walk about 10 min to Belle Isle MarshUse the Bennington St exit
Weekdays, fall 2026 schedule · First and last trips
Quick answer: Walk about 12 min to Government Center, then take the Blue Line toward Wonderland to Suffolk Downs, and walk about 10 min. The trip takes about 34 minutes. On weekdays the Blue Line runs every 5 min during the day.
Get the live route from Boston Common to Belle Isle Marsh
Step by step
- From Boston Common, walk about 12 min to Government Center.
- At Government Center, take the Blue Line toward Wonderland.
- Ride 7 stops, about 13 min, through State, Aquarium, Maverick, Airport, Wood Island and Orient Heights, and get off at Suffolk Downs.
- Walk about 10 min to Belle Isle Marsh. Use the Bennington St exit.
Other ways to go
- Walk about 4 min to Park Street, then take the Green Line to Government Center, then the Blue Line toward Wonderland to Suffolk Downs, and walk about 10 min: about 35 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 | 5:26 am | 12:53 am | Every 5 min | About 34 min |
| Friday | 5:26 am | 1:52 am | Every 5 min | About 34 min |
| Saturday | 5:30 am | 1:52 am | Every 7 min | About 34 min |
| Sunday | 6:18 am | 12:53 am | Every 7 min | About 34 min |
First and last trip are when the first train of the trip leaves Government Center, on the fall 2026 schedule. "How often" is for the Blue Line.
Late at night
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves Government Center at 12:53 am and gets to Belle Isle Marsh around 1:15 am. On Friday nights it runs later: the last trip leaves at 1:52 am. On Saturday nights the last trip leaves at 1:52 am, and on Sunday nights at 12:53 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 Orient Heights. The next stop is Suffolk Downs. Start a live trip in Cobblehop and it alerts you before your stop.
- Belle Isle Marsh Reservation is in East Boston, near Suffolk Downs and Beachmont stations.
Step-free access
MBTA data lists every station on this route (Government Center and Suffolk Downs) as accessible. Government Center 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.
Boston Common to Belle Isle Marsh: common questions
How do I get from Boston Common to Belle Isle Marsh by public transit?
Walk about 12 min to Government Center, then take the Blue Line toward Wonderland to Suffolk Downs, and walk about 10 min. The trip takes about 34 minutes.
How long does it take to get from Boston Common to Belle Isle Marsh?
About 34 minutes on the main route.
Do I have to change trains?
No. The Blue Line goes all the way, so it's one ride.
How often does the Blue Line run?
Every 5 min on weekdays during the day, every 7 min on Saturdays and every 7 min on Sundays, on the fall 2026 schedule.
What time is the last train from Boston Common to Belle Isle Marsh?
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves Government Center at 12:53 am and gets to Belle Isle Marsh around 1:15 am. On Friday nights it runs later: the last trip leaves at 1:52 am. On Saturday nights the last trip leaves at 1:52 am, and on Sunday nights at 12:53 am.
Related routes
- Boston Common to Constitution Beach
- Boston Common to Revere Beach
- South Station to Belle Isle Marsh
- North Station to Belle Isle Marsh
- Never miss your stop (guide)
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- All routes from Boston Common
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: Blue Line
- MBTA: Government Center station
- MBTA: Suffolk Downs 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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