Boston Common to Prudential Center
Plain directions from Boston Common to Prudential Center, checked against the fall 2026 MBTA schedule.
Boston Common to Prudential Center
- Green Line E
- Walk about 3 min to Park StreetFrom Boston Common
- Take a Green Line E trainToward Heath Street4 stops, about 10 min
- Get off at PrudentialThe stop after Copley
- Walk about 5 min to Prudential CenterUse the Huntington Ave exit
Weekdays, fall 2026 schedule · First and last trips
Quick answer: Walk about 3 min to Park Street, then take a Green Line E train to Prudential, and walk about 5 min. The trip takes about 18 minutes. On weekdays Green Line trains to Prudential run every 8 min during the day. Walking takes about 26 minutes, so on a nice day you may not need the T at all.
Get the live route from Boston Common to the Pru
Step by step
- From Boston Common, walk about 3 min to Park Street.
- At Park Street, take a Green Line E train toward Heath Street.
- Ride 4 stops, about 10 min, through Boylston, Arlington and Copley, and get off at Prudential.
- Walk about 5 min to Prudential Center. Use the Huntington Ave exit.
Other ways to go
- Walk about 6 min to Downtown Crossing, then take the Orange Line toward Forest Hills to Back Bay, and walk about 10 min: about 19 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 8 min | About 18 min |
| Friday | 5:09 am | 2:09 am | Every 8 min | About 18 min |
| Saturday | 5:12 am | 2:02 am | Every 10 min | About 18 min |
| Sunday | 5:38 am | 1:06 am | Every 11 min | About 18 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 Prudential.
Late at night
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves Park Street at 1:13 am and gets to Prudential Center around 1:31 am, using Green Line. 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 1:06 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. B trains and C trains and D trains from Park Street don't go to Prudential.
- Know your stop. Get to the door after Copley. The next stop is Prudential. Start a live trip in Cobblehop and it alerts you before your stop.
- The Prudential Center has its own Green Line E branch station, and indoor walkways link it to Copley Place and Back Bay station.
Step-free access
MBTA data lists every station on this route (Park Street and Prudential) 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 Prudential Center: common questions
How do I get from Boston Common to Prudential Center by public transit?
Walk about 3 min to Park Street, then take a Green Line E train to Prudential, and walk about 5 min. The trip takes about 18 minutes.
How long does it take to get from Boston Common to Prudential Center?
About 18 minutes on the main route. Walking takes about 26 minutes.
Do I have to change trains?
No. A Green Line E train goes all the way, so it's one ride.
How often do Green Line trains to Prudential run?
Every 8 min on weekdays during the day, every 10 min on Saturdays and every 11 min on Sundays, on the fall 2026 schedule.
What time is the last train from Boston Common to Prudential Center?
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves Park Street at 1:13 am and gets to Prudential Center around 1:31 am, using Green Line. 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 1:06 am.
Related routes
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More routes from Boston Common
- Boston Common to Symphony Hall
- Boston Common to Copley Square
- Boston Common to Northeastern University
- Boston Common to South End
- Boston Common to House of Blues Boston
- 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: Prudential 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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