Boston Common to Mapparium
Plain directions from Boston Common to Mapparium, checked against the fall 2026 MBTA schedule.
Boston Common to Mapparium
- Green Line B, C, D
- Walk about 3 min to Park StreetFrom Boston Common
- Take a Green Line B, C or D trainToward Boston College, Cleveland Circle or Riverside4 stops, about 9 min
- Get off at Hynes Convention CenterThe stop after Copley
- Walk about 9 min to MappariumUse the Massachusetts Ave, Buses exit
Weekdays, fall 2026 schedule · First and last trips
Quick answer: Walk about 3 min to Park Street, then take a Green Line B, C or D train to Hynes Convention Center, and walk about 9 min. The trip takes about 21 minutes. On weekdays Green Line trains to Hynes Convention Center run every 3 min during the day.
Get the live route from Boston Common to Mapparium
Step by step
- From Boston Common, walk about 3 min to Park Street.
- At Park Street, take a Green Line B, C or D train toward Boston College, Cleveland Circle or Riverside.
- Ride 4 stops, about 9 min, through Boylston, Arlington and Copley, and get off at Hynes Convention Center.
- Walk about 9 min to Mapparium. Use the Massachusetts Ave, Buses exit.
Other ways to go
- Walk about 6 min to Downtown Crossing, then take the Orange Line toward Forest Hills to Massachusetts Avenue, and walk about 8 min: about 20 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 | 1:13 am | Every 3 min | About 21 min |
| Friday | 5:09 am | 2:07 am | Every 3 min | About 21 min |
| Saturday | 5:12 am | 2:02 am | Every 3 min | About 22 min |
| Sunday | 5:38 am | 1:06 am | Every 4 min | About 22 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 Hynes Convention Center.
Late at night
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves Park Street at 1:13 am and gets to Mapparium around 1:30 am. On Friday nights it runs later: the last trip leaves at 2:07 am. On Saturday nights the last trip leaves at 2:02 am, and on Sunday nights at 1:06 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. E trains from Park Street don't go to Hynes Convention Center.
- Know your stop. Get to the door after Copley. The next stop is Hynes Convention Center. Start a live trip in Cobblehop and it alerts you before your stop.
- The Mapparium is inside the Mary Baker Eddy Library at Christian Science Plaza, on Massachusetts Avenue.
Step-free access
MBTA data lists Park Street as accessible. Hynes Convention Center is not listed as accessible, so ask Cobblehop for a step-free route if you need one. 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 Mapparium: common questions
How do I get from Boston Common to Mapparium by public transit?
Walk about 3 min to Park Street, then take a Green Line B, C or D train to Hynes Convention Center, and walk about 9 min. The trip takes about 21 minutes.
How long does it take to get from Boston Common to Mapparium?
About 21 minutes on the main route. Walking takes about 32 minutes.
Do I have to change trains?
No. A Green Line B, C or D train goes all the way, so it's one ride.
How often do Green Line trains to Hynes Convention Center run?
Every 3 min on weekdays during the day, every 3 min on Saturdays and every 4 min on Sundays, on the fall 2026 schedule.
What time is the last train from Boston Common to Mapparium?
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves Park Street at 1:13 am and gets to Mapparium around 1:30 am. On Friday nights it runs later: the last trip leaves at 2:07 am. On Saturday nights the last trip leaves at 2:02 am, and on Sunday nights at 1:06 am.
Related routes
- Boston Common to Symphony Hall
- Boston Common to Berklee College of Music
- Boston Common to Prudential Center
- Boston Common to Northeastern University
- Never miss your stop (guide)
More routes from Boston Common
- Boston Common to Museum of Fine Arts
- Boston Common to Copley Square
- Boston Common to House of Blues Boston
- Boston Common to Fenway Park
- Boston Common to Wentworth Institute of Technology
- 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: Green Line
- MBTA: Park Street station
- MBTA: Hynes Convention Center 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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