Boston Common to L Street Beach
The bus route from Boston Common to L Street Beach: where to board, where to change, where to get off and how late it runs.
Boston Common to L Street Beach
- Bus 9
- Walk about 10 min to Arlington St @ Saint James AveFrom Boston Common
- Take bus 9Toward City Point14 stops, about 17 min
- Get off at E Broadway @ K StThe stop after E Broadway @ I St
- Walk about 9 min to L Street Beach
Weekdays, fall 2026 schedule · First and last trips
Quick answer: Walk about 10 min to Arlington St @ Saint James Ave, then take bus 9 to E Broadway @ K St, and walk about 9 min. The trip takes about 37 minutes (32-39 min depending on the connection). On weekdays bus 9 runs every 12 min during the day.
Get the live route from Boston Common to L Street Beach
Step by step
- From Boston Common, walk about 10 min to Arlington St @ Saint James Ave.
- At Arlington St @ Saint James Ave, take bus 9 toward City Point.
- Ride about 17 min (14 stops). Get off at E Broadway @ K St, the stop after E Broadway @ I St.
- Walk about 9 min to L Street Beach.
Other ways to go
- Walk about 4 min to Park Street, then take the Red Line toward Braintree to Broadway, then bus 9 to E Broadway @ K St, and walk about 9 min: about 37 min.
- Walk about 10 min to Chauncy St @ Summer St, then take bus 11 to E 8th St @ K St, and walk about 4 min: about 35 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-Friday | 5:32 am | 1:15 am | Every 12 min | About 37 min |
| Saturday | 5:32 am | 1:07 am | About every 15 min | About 39 min |
| Sunday | 6:32 am | 1:10 am | About every 15 min | About 38 min |
First and last trip are when the first bus of the trip leaves Arlington St @ Saint James Ave, on the fall 2026 schedule. "How often" is for bus 9.
Late at night
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves Arlington St @ Saint James Ave at 1:15 am and gets to L Street Beach around 1:35 am, using bus 11. On Saturday nights the last trip leaves at 1:07 am, and on Sunday nights at 1:10 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 E Broadway @ I St. The next stop is E Broadway @ K St. Start a live trip in Cobblehop and it alerts you before your stop.
- L Street Beach is on Day Boulevard in South Boston.
What it costs
- Bus. $1.70 one way, like any local bus.
- 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 L Street Beach: common questions
How do I get from Boston Common to L Street Beach by public transit?
Walk about 10 min to Arlington St @ Saint James Ave, then take bus 9 to E Broadway @ K St, and walk about 9 min. The trip takes about 37 minutes (32-39 min depending on the connection).
How long does it take to get from Boston Common to L Street Beach?
About 37 minutes on the main route, or 32-39 minutes depending on the connection.
Do I have to change buses?
No. Bus 9 goes all the way, so it's one ride.
How often does bus 9 run?
Every 12 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 bus from Boston Common to L Street Beach?
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves Arlington St @ Saint James Ave at 1:15 am and gets to L Street Beach around 1:35 am, using bus 11. On Saturday nights the last trip leaves at 1:07 am, and on Sunday nights at 1:10 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:
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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