Boston Common to Roadrunner
How to get from Boston Common to Roadrunner on public transit, with the stops, times and the last trip of the night.
Boston Common to Roadrunner
- Red Line
- Bus 86
- Walk about 4 min to Park StreetFrom Boston Common
- Take the Red LineToward Alewife4 stops, about 10 min
- Walk about 3 min to Harvard Sq @ Garden St - Dawes IslandAfter you get off at Harvard
- Take bus 86Toward Reservoir10 stops, about 13 min
- Get off at Market St @ Vineland StThe stop after 495 Western Ave
- Walk about 6 min to Roadrunner
Weekdays, fall 2026 schedule · First and last trips
Quick answer: Walk about 4 min to Park Street, then take the Red Line toward Alewife to Harvard, then bus 86 to Market St @ Vineland St, and walk about 6 min. The trip takes about 42 minutes (37-44 min depending on the connection). On weekdays bus 86 runs about every 15 min during the day.
Get the live route from Boston Common to Roadrunner
Step by step
- From Boston Common, walk about 4 min to Park Street.
- At Park Street, take the Red Line toward Alewife.
- Ride 4 stops, about 10 min, through Charles/MGH, Kendall/MIT and Central, and get off at Harvard.
- Walk about 3 min from Harvard to Harvard Sq @ Garden St - Dawes Island.
- At Harvard Sq @ Garden St - Dawes Island, change to bus 86 toward Reservoir.
- Ride 10 stops, about 13 min. Get off at Market St @ Vineland St, the stop after 495 Western Ave.
- Walk about 6 min to Roadrunner.
Other ways to go
- Walk about 4 min to Park Street, then take the Red Line toward Alewife to Central, then bus 64 to Guest St opp New Balance Way: about 36 min.
- Walk about 3 min to Park Street, then take the Green Line toward Cleveland Circle to Kenmore, then bus 57 to Cambridge St @ Saunders St, and walk about 9 min: about 46 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 | About every 15 min | About 42 min |
| Friday | 5:09 am | 1:58 am | About every 15 min | About 42 min |
| Saturday | 5:15 am | 1:57 am | About every 25 min | About 43 min |
| Sunday | 5:38 am | 1:00 am | About every 25 min | About 41 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 bus 86 (the least frequent part of the trip).
Late at night
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves Park Street at 1:13 am and gets to Roadrunner around 2:02 am, using Green Line and bus 57. On Friday nights it runs later: the last trip leaves at 1:58 am. On Saturday nights the last trip leaves at 1:57 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
- Know your stop. Get to the door after 495 Western Ave. The next stop is Market St @ Vineland St. Start a live trip in Cobblehop and it alerts you before your stop.
- Roadrunner is a concert venue on Guest Street in Brighton, near Boston Landing.
Step-free access
MBTA data lists every station on this route (Park Street and Harvard) 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 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 Roadrunner: common questions
How do I get from Boston Common to Roadrunner by public transit?
Walk about 4 min to Park Street, then take the Red Line toward Alewife to Harvard, then bus 86 to Market St @ Vineland St, and walk about 6 min. The trip takes about 42 minutes (37-44 min depending on the connection).
How long does it take to get from Boston Common to Roadrunner?
About 42 minutes on the main route, or 37-44 minutes depending on the connection.
Do I have to change along the way?
Yes, once: at Harvard. Walk about 4 min to Park Street, then take the Red Line toward Alewife to Harvard, then bus 86 to Market St @ Vineland St, and walk about 6 min.
How often does bus 86 run?
About every 15 min on weekdays during the day, about every 25 min on Saturdays and about every 25 min on Sundays, on the fall 2026 schedule.
What time is the last bus from Boston Common to Roadrunner?
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves Park Street at 1:13 am and gets to Roadrunner around 2:02 am, using Green Line and bus 57. On Friday nights it runs later: the last trip leaves at 1:58 am. On Saturday nights the last trip leaves at 1:57 am, and on Sunday nights at 1:00 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:
- MBTA: Red Line
- MBTA: bus 86
- MBTA: Park Street station
- MBTA: Harvard 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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