Boston Common to Jamaica Pond
The T route from Boston Common to Jamaica Pond: where to board, where to change, where to get off and how late it runs.
Boston Common to Jamaica Pond
- Orange Line
- Bus 39
- Walk about 6 min to Downtown CrossingFrom Boston Common
- Take the Orange LineToward Forest Hills10 stops, about 16 min
- Change at Forest Hills
- Take bus 39Toward Back Bay5 stops, about 5 min
- Get off at Centre St @ Saint John StThe stop after Centre St @ Seaverns Ave
- Walk about 13 min to Jamaica Pond
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, then bus 39 to Centre St @ Saint John St, and walk about 13 min. The trip takes about 48 minutes (45-50 min depending on the connection). On weekdays bus 39 runs every 10 min during the day.
Get the live route from Boston Common to Jamaica Pond
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.
- At Forest Hills, change to bus 39 toward Back Bay.
- Ride 5 stops, about 5 min. Get off at Centre St @ Saint John St, the stop after Centre St @ Seaverns Ave.
- Walk about 13 min to Jamaica Pond.
Other ways to go
- Walk about 6 min to Downtown Crossing, then take the Orange Line to Forest Hills, then bus 38 to Centre St @ Eliot St, and walk about 14 min: about 46 min.
- Walk about 6 min to Downtown Crossing, then take the Orange Line toward Forest Hills to Jackson Square, then bus 41 to Centre St @ Burroughs St, and walk about 14 min: about 50 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 10 min | About 48 min |
| Friday | 5:18 am | 2:09 am | Every 10 min | About 48 min |
| Saturday | 5:12 am | 2:02 am | About every 15 min | About 49 min |
| Sunday | 5:38 am | 1:01 am | About every 15 min | About 48 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 bus 39 (the least frequent part of the trip).
Late at night
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves Downtown Crossing at 1:12 am and gets to Jamaica Pond around 1:43 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 2:02 am, and on Sunday nights at 1:01 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 Centre St @ Seaverns Ave. The next stop is Centre St @ Saint John St. Start a live trip in Cobblehop and it alerts you before your stop.
- Changing at Forest Hills. You don't leave the station. Follow the signs for bus 39.
- Jamaica Pond's boathouse is on the Jamaicaway side. A path loops the whole pond.
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 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 Jamaica Pond: common questions
How do I get from Boston Common to Jamaica Pond by public transit?
Walk about 6 min to Downtown Crossing, then take the Orange Line to Forest Hills, then bus 39 to Centre St @ Saint John St, and walk about 13 min. The trip takes about 48 minutes (45-50 min depending on the connection).
How long does it take to get from Boston Common to Jamaica Pond?
About 48 minutes on the main route, or 45-50 minutes depending on the connection.
Do I have to change along the way?
Yes, once: at Forest Hills. Walk about 6 min to Downtown Crossing, then take the Orange Line to Forest Hills, then bus 39 to Centre St @ Saint John St, and walk about 13 min.
How often does bus 39 run?
Every 10 min on weekdays during the day, about every 15 min on Saturdays and about every 15 min on Sundays, on the fall 2026 schedule.
What time is the last train from Boston Common to Jamaica Pond?
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves Downtown Crossing at 1:12 am and gets to Jamaica Pond around 1:43 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 2:02 am, and on Sunday nights at 1:01 am.
Related routes
- Boston Common to Arnold Arboretum
- Boston Common to Frederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site
- Back Bay Station to Jamaica Pond
- Boston Common to Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital
- Never miss your stop (guide)
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- Boston Common to Samuel Adams Boston Brewery
- Boston Common to Coolidge Corner, Brookline
- Boston Common to Forest Hills Cemetery
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- Boston Common to Boston Children's Hospital
- 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: Orange Line
- MBTA: bus 39
- 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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