Boston Common to Roxbury Community College
Plain directions from Boston Common to Roxbury Community College, checked against the fall 2026 MBTA schedule.
Boston Common to Roxbury Community College
- Orange Line
- Walk about 6 min to Downtown CrossingFrom Boston Common
- Take the Orange LineToward Forest Hills6 stops, about 9 min
- Get off at Roxbury CrossingThe stop after Ruggles
- Walk about 6 min to Roxbury Community College
Weekdays, fall 2026 schedule · First and last trips
Quick answer: Walk about 6 min to Downtown Crossing, then take the Orange Line toward Forest Hills to Roxbury Crossing, and walk about 6 min. The trip takes about 21 minutes. On weekdays the Orange Line runs every 5 min during the day.
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Step by step
- From Boston Common, walk about 6 min to Downtown Crossing.
- At Downtown Crossing, take the Orange Line toward Forest Hills.
- Ride 6 stops, about 9 min, through Chinatown, Tufts Medical Center, Back Bay, Massachusetts Avenue and Ruggles, and get off at Roxbury Crossing.
- Walk about 6 min to Roxbury Community College.
Times and frequency
| Day | First trip | Last trip | How often (daytime) | Trip time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday-Thursday | 5:10 am | 1:07 am | Every 5 min | About 21 min |
| Friday | 5:10 am | 2:09 am | Every 5 min | About 21 min |
| Saturday | 5:12 am | 1:59 am | Every 7 min | About 21 min |
| Sunday | 5:38 am | 1:06 am | Every 8 min | About 21 min |
First and last trip are when the first train of the trip leaves Downtown Crossing, on the fall 2026 schedule. "How often" is for the Orange Line.
Late at night
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves Downtown Crossing at 1:07 am and gets to Roxbury Community College around 1:32 am, using Silver Line SL5 and bus 28. On Friday nights it runs later: the last trip leaves at 2:09 am. On Saturday nights the last trip leaves at 1:59 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
- Know your stop. Get to the door after Ruggles. The next stop is Roxbury Crossing. Start a live trip in Cobblehop and it alerts you before your stop.
- Roxbury Community College is on Columbus Avenue, near Roxbury Crossing station.
Step-free access
MBTA data lists every station on this route (Downtown Crossing and Roxbury Crossing) as accessible. Downtown Crossing 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 Roxbury Community College: common questions
How do I get from Boston Common to Roxbury Community College by public transit?
Walk about 6 min to Downtown Crossing, then take the Orange Line toward Forest Hills to Roxbury Crossing, and walk about 6 min. The trip takes about 21 minutes.
How long does it take to get from Boston Common to Roxbury Community College?
About 21 minutes on the main route.
Do I have to change trains?
No. The Orange Line goes all the way, so it's one ride.
How often does the Orange Line run?
Every 5 min on weekdays during the day, every 7 min on Saturdays and every 8 min on Sundays, on the fall 2026 schedule.
What time is the last train from Boston Common to Roxbury Community College?
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves Downtown Crossing at 1:07 am and gets to Roxbury Community College around 1:32 am, using Silver Line SL5 and bus 28. On Friday nights it runs later: the last trip leaves at 2:09 am. On Saturday nights the last trip leaves at 1:59 am, and on Sunday nights at 1:06 am.
Related routes
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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: Orange Line
- MBTA: Downtown Crossing station
- MBTA: Roxbury Crossing 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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