Boston Common to Copley Square
The T route from Boston Common to Copley Square: where to board, where to change, where to get off and how late it runs.
Boston Common to Copley Square
- Green Line
- Walk about 4 min to Park StreetFrom Boston Common
- Take any Green Line train3 stops, about 7 min
- Get off at CopleyThe stop after Arlington
Weekdays, fall 2026 schedule · First and last trips
Quick answer: Walk about 4 min to Park Street, then take any Green Line train to Copley. The trip takes about 12 minutes. On weekdays Green Line trains to Copley run every 2 min during the day. Walking takes about 17 minutes, so on a nice day you may not need the T at all.
Get the live route from Boston Common to Copley
Step by step
- From Boston Common, walk about 4 min to Park Street.
- At Park Street, take any Green Line train.
- Ride 3 stops, about 7 min, through Boylston and Arlington, and get off at Copley.
Times and frequency
| Day | First trip | Last trip | How often (daytime) | Trip time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday-Thursday | 5:09 am | 1:13 am | Every 2 min | About 12 min |
| Friday | 5:09 am | 2:07 am | Every 2 min | About 12 min |
| Saturday | 5:12 am | 2:01 am | Every 2 min | About 13 min |
| Sunday | 5:38 am | 1:00 am | Every 3 min | About 13 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 Green Line trains to Copley.
Late at night
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves Park Street at 1:13 am and gets to Copley Square around 1:21 am. On Friday nights it runs later: the last trip leaves at 2:07 am. On Saturday nights the last trip leaves at 2:01 am, and on Sunday nights at 1:00 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 Arlington. The next stop is Copley. Start a live trip in Cobblehop and it alerts you before your stop.
- Copley station is under Boylston Street at Copley Square, next to the Boston Public Library and Trinity Church.
Step-free access
MBTA data lists every station on this route (Park Street and Copley) 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.
- 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 Copley Square: common questions
How do I get from Boston Common to Copley Square by public transit?
Walk about 4 min to Park Street, then take any Green Line train to Copley. The trip takes about 12 minutes.
How long does it take to get from Boston Common to Copley Square?
About 12 minutes on the main route. Walking takes about 17 minutes.
Do I have to change trains?
No. Any Green Line train goes all the way, so it's one ride.
How often do Green Line trains to Copley run?
Every 2 min on weekdays during the day, every 2 min on Saturdays and every 3 min on Sundays, on the fall 2026 schedule.
What time is the last train from Boston Common to Copley Square?
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves Park Street at 1:13 am and gets to Copley Square around 1:21 am. On Friday nights it runs later: the last trip leaves at 2:07 am. On Saturday nights the last trip leaves at 2:01 am, and on Sunday nights at 1:00 am.
Related routes
- Boston Common to Prudential Center
- Boston Common to South End
- South Station to Copley Square
- North Station to Copley Square
- Never miss your stop (guide)
More routes from Boston Common
- Boston Common to Mapparium
- Boston Common to Berklee College of Music
- Boston Common to Symphony Hall
- Boston Common to MIT Museum
- Boston Common to Boston Medical Center
- 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: Park Street station
- MBTA: Copley 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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