Boston Common to Bunker Hill Monument
How to get from Boston Common to Bunker Hill Monument on public transit, with the stops, times and the last trip of the night.
Boston Common to Bunker Hill Monument
- Orange Line
- Walk about 7 min to Downtown CrossingFrom Boston Common
- Take the Orange LineToward Oak Grove4 stops, about 6 min
- Get off at Community CollegeThe stop after North Station
- Walk about 14 min to Bunker Hill Monument
Weekdays, fall 2026 schedule · First and last trips
Quick answer: Walk about 7 min to Downtown Crossing, then take the Orange Line toward Oak Grove to Community College, and walk about 14 min. The trip takes about 28 minutes. On weekdays the Orange Line runs every 5 min during the day.
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Step by step
- From Boston Common, walk about 7 min to Downtown Crossing.
- At Downtown Crossing, take the Orange Line toward Oak Grove.
- Ride 4 stops, about 6 min, through State, Haymarket and North Station, and get off at Community College.
- Walk about 14 min to Bunker Hill Monument.
Other ways to go
- Walk about 12 min to Devonshire St @ Milk St, then take bus 93 to 121 Bunker Hill St opp Lexington St, and walk about 4 min: about 33 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-Friday | 5:15 am | 1:40 am | Every 5 min | About 28 min |
| Saturday | 5:25 am | 1:44 am | Every 7 min | About 28 min |
| Sunday | 5:48 am | 12:45 am | Every 8 min | About 28 min |
First and last trip are when the first train of the trip leaves Downtown Crossing, on the fall 2026 schedule. "How often" is for the Orange Line.
Late at night
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves Downtown Crossing at 1:40 am and gets to Bunker Hill Monument around 1:49 am, using bus 93. On Saturday nights the last trip leaves at 1:44 am, and on Sunday nights at 12:45 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 North Station. The next stop is Community College. Start a live trip in Cobblehop and it alerts you before your stop.
- The Bunker Hill Monument is on Monument Square in Charlestown, at the top of a steep hill.
Step-free access
MBTA data lists every station on this route (Downtown Crossing and Community College) as accessible. Downtown Crossing has 6 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 Bunker Hill Monument: common questions
How do I get from Boston Common to Bunker Hill Monument by public transit?
Walk about 7 min to Downtown Crossing, then take the Orange Line toward Oak Grove to Community College, and walk about 14 min. The trip takes about 28 minutes.
How long does it take to get from Boston Common to Bunker Hill Monument?
About 28 minutes on the main route. Walking takes about 40 minutes.
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 Boston Common to Bunker Hill Monument?
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves Downtown Crossing at 1:40 am and gets to Bunker Hill Monument around 1:49 am, using bus 93. On Saturday nights the last trip leaves at 1:44 am, and on Sunday nights at 12:45 am.
Related routes
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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: Downtown Crossing station
- MBTA: Community College 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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