Boston Common to Inman Square
How to get from Boston Common to Inman Square on public transit, with the stops, times and the last trip of the night.
Boston Common to Inman Square
- Red Line
- Bus 69
- Walk about 4 min to Park StreetFrom Boston Common
- Take the Red LineToward Alewife4 stops, about 10 min
- Walk about 2 min to Massachusetts Ave @ Johnston GateAfter you get off at Harvard
- Take bus 69Toward Lechmere6 stops, about 4 min
- Get off at Cambridge St @ Hampshire StThe stop after Cambridge St @ Fayette St
Weekdays, fall 2026 schedule · First and last trips
Quick answer: Walk about 4 min to Park Street, then take the Red Line toward Alewife to Harvard, then bus 69 to Cambridge St @ Hampshire St. The trip takes about 27 minutes (24-29 min depending on the connection). On weekdays bus 69 runs about every 20 min during the day.
Get the live route from Boston Common to Inman Square
Step by step
- From Boston Common, walk about 4 min to Park Street.
- At Park Street, take the Red Line toward Alewife.
- Ride 4 stops, about 10 min, through Charles/MGH, Kendall/MIT and Central, and get off at Harvard.
- Walk about 2 min from Harvard to Massachusetts Ave @ Johnston Gate.
- At Massachusetts Ave @ Johnston Gate, change to bus 69 toward Lechmere.
- Ride 6 stops, about 4 min. Get off at Cambridge St @ Hampshire St, the stop after Cambridge St @ Fayette St.
Other ways to go
- Walk about 4 min to Park Street, then take the Red Line toward Alewife to Central, then bus 83 to Hampshire St @ Cambridge St: about 25 min.
- Walk about 4 min to Park Street, then take the Red Line toward Alewife to Central, then bus 91 to Prospect St @ Cambridge St, and walk about 4 min: about 27 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 | 5:09 am | 1:05 am | About every 20 min | About 27 min |
| Friday | 5:09 am | 2:07 am | About every 20 min | About 27 min |
| Saturday | 5:00 am | 2:01 am | About every 25 min | About 28 min |
| Sunday | 5:51 am | 1:00 am | About every 25 min | About 26 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 69 (the least frequent part of the trip).
Late at night
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves Park Street at 1:05 am and gets to Inman Square around 1:44 am, using Green Line and bus 1. 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 Cambridge St @ Fayette St. The next stop is Cambridge St @ Hampshire St. Start a live trip in Cobblehop and it alerts you before your stop.
Step-free access
MBTA data lists every station on this route (Park Street and Harvard) 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 Inman Square: common questions
How do I get from Boston Common to Inman Square by public transit?
Walk about 4 min to Park Street, then take the Red Line toward Alewife to Harvard, then bus 69 to Cambridge St @ Hampshire St. The trip takes about 27 minutes (24-29 min depending on the connection).
How long does it take to get from Boston Common to Inman Square?
About 27 minutes on the main route, or 24-29 minutes depending on the connection.
Do I have to change along the way?
Yes, once: at Harvard. Walk about 4 min to Park Street, then take the Red Line toward Alewife to Harvard, then bus 69 to Cambridge St @ Hampshire St.
How often does bus 69 run?
About every 20 min on weekdays during the day, about every 25 min on Saturdays and about every 25 min on Sundays, on the fall 2026 schedule.
What time is the last train from Boston Common to Inman Square?
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves Park Street at 1:05 am and gets to Inman Square around 1:44 am, using Green Line and bus 1. 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 Cambridge Hospital
- Boston Common to Union Square, Somerville
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- North Station to Inman Square
- Never miss your stop (guide)
More routes from Boston Common
- Boston Common to Central Square, Cambridge
- Boston Common to Harvard Art Museums
- Boston Common to Harvard Museum of Natural History
- Boston Common to MIT
- Boston Common to MIT Museum
- 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: Red Line
- MBTA: bus 69
- MBTA: Park Street station
- MBTA: Harvard 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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