Springfield Union Station to Zoo in Forest Park
The bus route from Springfield Union Station to Zoo in Forest Park: where to board, where to change, where to get off and how late it runs.
Springfield Union Station to Zoo in Forest Park
- PVTA Five Town Plaza-Sumner-Union Station
- Take the PVTA Five Town Plaza-Sumner-Union Station busFrom Springfield Union StationAbout 12 min
- Get off at Sumner / Firglade
- Walk about 17 min to Zoo in Forest Park
Weekdays, fall 2026 schedule · First and last trips
Quick answer: Take the PVTA Five Town Plaza-Sumner-Union Station bus to Sumner / Firglade, and walk about 17 min. The trip takes about 30 minutes (27-32 min depending on the connection). On weekdays the PVTA Five Town Plaza-Sumner-Union Station bus runs about every 20 min during the day.
Get the live route from Union Station to Zoo in Forest Park
Step by step
- At Springfield Union Station, take the PVTA Five Town Plaza-Sumner-Union Station bus.
- Ride about 12 min and get off at Sumner / Firglade.
- Walk about 17 min to Zoo in Forest Park.
Other ways to go
- Take the PVTA Carew-East Springfield / Belmont-Dwight Rd bus to Belmont/Beaumont, and walk about 21 min: about 39 min.
- Walk about 3 min to Springfield Union Station, then take the PVTA Dickinson-Jewish Home-Longmeadow bus to Dickinson / Olmsted (1), and walk about 17 min: about 34 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 | 5:20 am | 9:30 pm | About every 20 min | About 30 min |
| Saturday | 5:37 am | 8:40 pm | About every 30 min | About 26 min |
| Sunday | 7:00 am | 7:45 pm | About every 45 min | About 28 min |
First and last trip are when the first bus of the trip leaves Springfield Union Station, on the fall 2026 schedule. "How often" is for the PVTA Five Town Plaza-Sumner-Union Station bus.
Late at night
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves Springfield Union Station at 9:30 pm and gets to Zoo in Forest Park around 10:05 pm, using PVTA Carew-East Springfield / Belmont-Dwight Rd bus. On Saturday nights the last trip leaves at 8:40 pm, and on Sunday nights at 7:45 pm. Late at night, ask Cobblehop for the last trip. It checks live times and tells you when to leave.
Tips for this trip
- The Zoo in Forest Park is inside Forest Park in Springfield, off Sumner Avenue.
What it costs
- PVTA. PVTA sets its own fares. Check PVTA before you go.
Fares as of October 2026. Check the MBTA's fares page before you ride.
Springfield Union Station to Zoo in Forest Park: common questions
How do I get from Springfield Union Station to Zoo in Forest Park by public transit?
Take the PVTA Five Town Plaza-Sumner-Union Station bus to Sumner / Firglade, and walk about 17 min. The trip takes about 30 minutes (27-32 min depending on the connection).
How long does it take to get from Springfield Union Station to Zoo in Forest Park?
About 30 minutes on the main route, or 27-32 minutes depending on the connection.
Do I have to change buses?
No. The PVTA Five Town Plaza-Sumner-Union Station bus goes all the way, so it's one ride.
How often does the PVTA Five Town Plaza-Sumner-Union Station bus run?
About every 20 min on weekdays during the day, about every 30 min on Saturdays and about every 45 min on Sundays, on the fall 2026 schedule.
What time is the last bus from Springfield Union Station to Zoo in Forest Park?
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves Springfield Union Station at 9:30 pm and gets to Zoo in Forest Park around 10:05 pm, using PVTA Carew-East Springfield / Belmont-Dwight Rd bus. On Saturday nights the last trip leaves at 8:40 pm, and on Sunday nights at 7:45 pm.
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Official sources
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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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