Boston Common to Boston Medical Center
How to get from Boston Common to Boston Medical Center on public transit, with the stops, times and the last trip of the night.
Boston Common to Boston Medical Center
- Silver Line SL5
- Walk about 5 min to Temple Pl @ Washington StFrom Boston Common
- Take the Silver Line SL5Toward Nubian7 stops, about 13 min
- Get off at Washington St @ Worcester StThe stop after Washington St @ W Newton St
- Walk about 7 min to Boston Medical Center
Weekdays, fall 2026 schedule · First and last trips
Quick answer: Walk about 5 min to Temple Pl @ Washington St, then take the Silver Line SL5 to Washington St @ Worcester St, and walk about 7 min. The trip takes about 24 minutes (22-26 min depending on the connection). On weekdays the Silver Line SL5 runs every 10 min during the day.
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Step by step
- From Boston Common, walk about 5 min to Temple Pl @ Washington St.
- At Temple Pl @ Washington St, take the Silver Line SL5 toward Nubian.
- Ride 7 stops, about 13 min. Get off at Washington St @ Worcester St, the stop after Washington St @ W Newton St.
- Walk about 7 min to Boston Medical Center.
Other ways to go
- Walk about 11 min to Washington St @ Tufts Med Ctr, then take the Silver Line SL4 to Washington St @ Worcester St, and walk about 7 min: about 26 min.
- Walk about 11 min to Saint James Ave @ Arlington St, then take bus 10 to 91 E Concord St: about 26 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 | 5:10 am | 1:13 am | Every 10 min | About 24 min |
| Friday | 5:10 am | 2:07 am | Every 10 min | About 24 min |
| Saturday | 5:15 am | 1:59 am | Every 12 min | About 24 min |
| Sunday | 6:16 am | 1:06 am | Every 9 min | About 22 min |
First and last trip are when the first bus of the trip leaves Temple Pl @ Washington St, on the fall 2026 schedule. "How often" is for the Silver Line SL5.
Late at night
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves Temple Pl @ Washington St at 1:13 am and gets to Boston Medical Center around 1:44 am, using Green Line and bus 1. On Friday nights it runs later: the last trip leaves at 2:07 am. On Saturday nights the last trip leaves at 1:59 am, and on Sunday nights at 1:06 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 Washington St @ W Newton St. The next stop is Washington St @ Worcester St. Start a live trip in Cobblehop and it alerts you before your stop.
- Boston Medical Center is in the South End, along Albany Street and Harrison Avenue.
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.
Boston Common to Boston Medical Center: common questions
How do I get from Boston Common to Boston Medical Center by public transit?
Walk about 5 min to Temple Pl @ Washington St, then take the Silver Line SL5 to Washington St @ Worcester St, and walk about 7 min. The trip takes about 24 minutes (22-26 min depending on the connection).
How long does it take to get from Boston Common to Boston Medical Center?
About 24 minutes on the main route, or 22-26 minutes depending on the connection. Walking takes about 36 minutes.
Do I have to change buses?
No. The Silver Line SL5 goes all the way, so it's one ride.
How often does the Silver Line SL5 run?
Every 10 min on weekdays during the day, every 12 min on Saturdays and every 9 min on Sundays, on the fall 2026 schedule.
What time is the last bus from Boston Common to Boston Medical Center?
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves Temple Pl @ Washington St at 1:13 am and gets to Boston Medical Center around 1:44 am, using Green Line and bus 1. On Friday nights it runs later: the last trip leaves at 2:07 am. On Saturday nights the last trip leaves at 1:59 am, and on Sunday nights at 1:06 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:
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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