Boston Common to Burlington Mall
Plain directions from Boston Common to Burlington Mall, checked against the fall 2026 MBTA schedule.
Boston Common to Burlington Mall
- Red Line
- Bus 350
- Walk about 4 min to Park StreetFrom Boston Common
- Take the Red LineToward Alewife7 stops, about 18 min
- Change at Alewife
- Take bus 350Toward North Burlington via Mall Rd43 stops, about 34 min
- Get off at Burlington Mall Rd @ Lexington StThe stop after Burlington Mall Rd opp NE Executive Pk
- Walk about 6 min to Burlington Mall
Weekdays, fall 2026 schedule · First and last trips
Quick answer: Walk about 4 min to Park Street, then take the Red Line to Alewife, then bus 350 to Burlington Mall Rd @ Lexington St, and walk about 6 min. The trip takes about 74 minutes (67-76 min depending on the connection). On weekdays bus 350 runs about every 30 min during the day.
Get the live route from Boston Common to Burlington Mall
Step by step
- From Boston Common, walk about 4 min to Park Street.
- At Park Street, take the Red Line toward Alewife.
- Ride 7 stops, about 18 min, through Charles/MGH, Kendall/MIT, Central, Harvard, Porter and Davis, and get off at Alewife.
- At Alewife, change to bus 350 toward North Burlington via Mall Rd.
- Ride about 34 min (43 stops). Get off at Burlington Mall Rd @ Lexington St, the stop after Burlington Mall Rd opp NE Executive Pk.
- Walk about 6 min to Burlington Mall.
Other ways to go
- Walk about 11 min to Cambridge St @ Government Ctr Sta, then take bus 354 to 82 Cambridge St, then bus 350 to Burlington Mall Rd @ NE Executive Pk, and walk about 5 min: about 86 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 | 5:54 am | 9:54 pm | About every 30 min | About 74 min |
| Saturday | 5:36 am | 10:11 pm | About every 45 min | About 71 min |
| Sunday | 6:29 am | 6:22 pm | About once an hour | About 70 min |
First and last trip are when the first train of the trip leaves Park Street, on the fall 2026 schedule. "How often" is for bus 350 (the least frequent part of the trip).
Late at night
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves Park Street at 9:54 pm and gets to Burlington Mall around 10:56 pm. On Saturday nights the last trip leaves at 10:11 pm, and on Sunday nights at 6:22 pm. 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 Burlington Mall Rd opp NE Executive Pk. The next stop is Burlington Mall Rd @ Lexington St. Start a live trip in Cobblehop and it alerts you before your stop.
- Changing at Alewife. You don't leave the station. Follow the signs for bus 350.
- Burlington Mall is off Route 128 at the Middlesex Turnpike in Burlington.
Step-free access
MBTA data lists every station on this route (Park Street and Alewife) as accessible. Park Street has 6 elevators in MBTA data. Elevators do break, so check the MBTA's elevator alerts before you go.
What it costs
- Subway and bus. The subway is $2.40 one way, and a local bus is $1.70. Under an MBTA pilot that started September 1, 2026, you can change between bus and subway within 2 hours of your first tap and pay only the highest fare, if you use the same card or phone each time.
- 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 Burlington Mall: common questions
How do I get from Boston Common to Burlington Mall by public transit?
Walk about 4 min to Park Street, then take the Red Line to Alewife, then bus 350 to Burlington Mall Rd @ Lexington St, and walk about 6 min. The trip takes about 74 minutes (67-76 min depending on the connection).
How long does it take to get from Boston Common to Burlington Mall?
About 74 minutes on the main route, or 67-76 minutes depending on the connection.
Do I have to change along the way?
Yes, once: at Alewife. Walk about 4 min to Park Street, then take the Red Line to Alewife, then bus 350 to Burlington Mall Rd @ Lexington St, and walk about 6 min.
How often does bus 350 run?
About every 30 min on weekdays during the day, about every 45 min on Saturdays and about once an hour on Sundays, on the fall 2026 schedule.
What time is the last bus from Boston Common to Burlington Mall?
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves Park Street at 9:54 pm and gets to Burlington Mall around 10:56 pm. On Saturday nights the last trip leaves at 10:11 pm, and on Sunday nights at 6:22 pm.
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- Boston Common to Lahey Hospital
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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: Red Line
- MBTA: bus 350
- MBTA: Park Street station
- MBTA: Alewife 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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