Boston Common to Constitution Beach
Plain directions from Boston Common to Constitution Beach, checked against the fall 2026 MBTA schedule.
Boston Common to Constitution Beach
- Green Line
- Blue Line
- Walk about 4 min to Park StreetFrom Boston Common
- Take any Green Line train1 stop, about 3 min
- Change at Government Center
- Take the Blue LineToward Wonderland6 stops, about 11 min
- Get off at Orient HeightsThe stop after Wood Island
- Walk about 11 min to Constitution BeachUse the Bennington St exit
Weekdays, fall 2026 schedule · First and last trips
Quick answer: Walk about 4 min to Park Street, then take any Green Line train to Government Center, then the Blue Line toward Wonderland to Orient Heights, and walk about 11 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 Constitution Beach
Step by step
- From Boston Common, walk about 4 min to Park Street.
- At Park Street, take any Green Line train.
- Ride 1 stop, about 3 min to Government Center.
- At Government Center, change to the Blue Line toward Wonderland.
- Ride 6 stops, about 11 min, through State, Aquarium, Maverick, Airport and Wood Island, and get off at Orient Heights.
- Walk about 11 min to Constitution Beach. Use the Bennington St exit.
Other ways to go
- Walk about 12 min to Government Center, then take the Blue Line toward Wonderland to Orient Heights, then bus 120 to Bennington St @ Westbrook St: about 34 min.
- Walk about 4 min to Park Street, then take the Green Line toward Union Square to Haymarket, then bus 450 to McClellan Highway @ Addison St, and walk about 8 min: about 31 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 | 12:29 am | Every 5 min | About 34 min |
| Friday | 5:26 am | 1:11 am | Every 5 min | About 34 min |
| Saturday | 5:30 am | 12:45 am | Every 7 min | About 34 min |
| Sunday | 6:18 am | 12:22 am | Every 7 min | About 34 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 the Blue Line (the least frequent part of the trip).
Late at night
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves Park Street at 12:29 am and gets to Constitution Beach around 1:00 am. On Friday nights it runs later: the last trip leaves at 1:11 am. On Saturday nights the last trip leaves at 12:45 am, and on Sunday nights at 12:22 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 Wood Island. The next stop is Orient Heights. Start a live trip in Cobblehop and it alerts you before your stop.
- Changing at Government Center. You don't leave the station. Follow the signs for Blue Line toward Wonderland.
- Constitution Beach is in East Boston, near Orient Heights station.
Step-free access
MBTA data lists every station on this route (Park Street, Government Center and Orient Heights) 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. $2.40 one way. Changing between subway lines is free.
- 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 Constitution Beach: common questions
How do I get from Boston Common to Constitution Beach by public transit?
Walk about 4 min to Park Street, then take any Green Line train to Government Center, then the Blue Line toward Wonderland to Orient Heights, and walk about 11 min. The trip takes about 34 minutes.
How long does it take to get from Boston Common to Constitution Beach?
About 34 minutes on the main route.
Do I have to change along the way?
Yes, once: at Government Center. Walk about 4 min to Park Street, then take any Green Line train to Government Center, then the Blue Line toward Wonderland to Orient Heights, and walk about 11 min.
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 Constitution Beach?
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves Park Street at 12:29 am and gets to Constitution Beach around 1:00 am. On Friday nights it runs later: the last trip leaves at 1:11 am. On Saturday nights the last trip leaves at 12:45 am, and on Sunday nights at 12:22 am.
Related routes
- Boston Common to Belle Isle Marsh
- Boston Common to Logan Airport
- South Station to Constitution Beach
- North Station to Constitution Beach
- Never miss your stop (guide)
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- Boston Common to Revere Beach
- Boston Common to Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital
- Boston Common to Leader Bank Pavilion
- Boston Common to Institute of Contemporary Art
- Boston Common to New England Aquarium
- 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: Green Line
- MBTA: Blue Line
- MBTA: Park Street station
- MBTA: Government Center station
- MBTA: Orient Heights 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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