Boston Common to JFK Birthplace
Plain directions from Boston Common to JFK Birthplace, checked against the fall 2026 MBTA schedule.
Boston Common to JFK Birthplace
- Green Line C
- Walk about 3 min to Park StreetFrom Boston Common
- Take a Green Line C trainToward Cleveland Circle10 stops, about 21 min
- Get off at Coolidge CornerThe stop after Saint Paul Street
- Walk about 9 min to JFK Birthplace
Weekdays, fall 2026 schedule · First and last trips
Quick answer: Walk about 3 min to Park Street, then take a Green Line C train to Coolidge Corner, and walk about 9 min. The trip takes about 33 minutes (31-36 min depending on the connection). On weekdays Green Line trains to Coolidge Corner run every 8 min during the day.
Get the live route from Boston Common to JFK Birthplace
Step by step
- From Boston Common, walk about 3 min to Park Street.
- At Park Street, take a Green Line C train toward Cleveland Circle.
- Ride 10 stops, about 21 min. Get off at Coolidge Corner, the stop after Saint Paul Street.
- Walk about 9 min to JFK Birthplace.
Times and frequency
| Day | First trip | Last trip | How often (daytime) | Trip time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday-Thursday | 5:09 am | 1:13 am | Every 8 min | About 33 min |
| Friday | 5:09 am | 2:07 am | Every 8 min | About 33 min |
| Saturday | 5:12 am | 2:01 am | Every 9 min | About 35 min |
| Sunday | 5:38 am | 1:00 am | Every 10 min | About 35 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 Coolidge Corner.
Late at night
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves Park Street at 1:13 am and gets to JFK Birthplace around 1:50 am, using Green Line. 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
- Check the branch letter. B trains and D trains and E trains from Park Street don't go to Coolidge Corner.
- Know your stop. Get to the door after Saint Paul Street. The next stop is Coolidge Corner. Start a live trip in Cobblehop and it alerts you before your stop.
- The John F. Kennedy National Historic Site is a house on Beals Street in Brookline. It's seasonal, so check the National Park Service before you go.
Step-free access
MBTA data lists every station on this route (Park Street and Coolidge Corner) 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 JFK Birthplace: common questions
How do I get from Boston Common to JFK Birthplace by public transit?
Walk about 3 min to Park Street, then take a Green Line C train to Coolidge Corner, and walk about 9 min. The trip takes about 33 minutes (31-36 min depending on the connection).
How long does it take to get from Boston Common to JFK Birthplace?
About 33 minutes on the main route, or 31-36 minutes depending on the connection.
Do I have to change trains?
No. A Green Line C train goes all the way, so it's one ride.
How often do Green Line trains to Coolidge Corner run?
Every 8 min on weekdays during the day, every 9 min on Saturdays and every 10 min on Sundays, on the fall 2026 schedule.
What time is the last train from Boston Common to JFK Birthplace?
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves Park Street at 1:13 am and gets to JFK Birthplace around 1:50 am, using Green Line. 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 Coolidge Corner, Brookline
- Boston Common to Agganis Arena
- South Station to JFK Birthplace
- North Station to JFK Birthplace
- Never miss your stop (guide)
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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: Green Line
- MBTA: Park Street station
- MBTA: Coolidge Corner 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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