Boston Common to Forest Hills Cemetery
Plain directions from Boston Common to Forest Hills Cemetery, checked against the fall 2026 MBTA schedule.
Boston Common to Forest Hills Cemetery
- Orange Line
- Walk about 6 min to Downtown CrossingFrom Boston Common
- Take the Orange LineToward Forest Hills10 stops, about 16 min
- Get off at Forest HillsThe stop after Green Street
- Walk about 18 min to Forest Hills CemeteryUse the Washington St exit
Weekdays, fall 2026 schedule · First and last trips
Quick answer: Walk about 6 min to Downtown Crossing, then take the Orange Line to Forest Hills, and walk about 18 min. The trip takes about 40 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 6 min to Downtown Crossing.
- At Downtown Crossing, take the Orange Line toward Forest Hills.
- Ride 10 stops, about 16 min. Get off at Forest Hills, the stop after Green Street.
- Walk about 18 min to Forest Hills Cemetery. Use the Washington St exit.
Other ways to go
- Walk about 6 min to Downtown Crossing, then take the Orange Line to Forest Hills, then bus 31 to Morton St @ Arborway, and walk about 9 min: about 40 min.
- Walk about 6 min to Downtown Crossing, then take the Orange Line to Forest Hills, then bus 21 to Morton St @ Arborway, and walk about 9 min: about 40 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 | 5:18 am | 1:12 am | Every 5 min | About 40 min |
| Friday | 5:18 am | 2:09 am | Every 5 min | About 40 min |
| Saturday | 5:12 am | 1:45 am | Every 7 min | About 41 min |
| Sunday | 5:38 am | 12:46 am | Every 8 min | About 41 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 1:12 am and gets to Forest Hills Cemetery around 1:56 am, using bus 39. On Friday nights it runs later: the last trip leaves at 2:09 am. On Saturday nights the last trip leaves at 1:45 am, and on Sunday nights at 12:46 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 Green Street. The next stop is Forest Hills. Start a live trip in Cobblehop and it alerts you before your stop.
- Forest Hills Cemetery's main gate is on Forest Hills Avenue, a short walk from Forest Hills station.
Step-free access
MBTA data lists every station on this route (Downtown Crossing and Forest Hills) 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 Forest Hills Cemetery: common questions
How do I get from Boston Common to Forest Hills Cemetery by public transit?
Walk about 6 min to Downtown Crossing, then take the Orange Line to Forest Hills, and walk about 18 min. The trip takes about 40 minutes.
How long does it take to get from Boston Common to Forest Hills Cemetery?
About 40 minutes on the main route.
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 Forest Hills Cemetery?
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves Downtown Crossing at 1:12 am and gets to Forest Hills Cemetery around 1:56 am, using bus 39. On Friday nights it runs later: the last trip leaves at 2:09 am. On Saturday nights the last trip leaves at 1:45 am, and on Sunday nights at 12:46 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:
- MBTA: Orange Line
- MBTA: Downtown Crossing station
- MBTA: Forest Hills 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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