Travel Information By Subway
To reach the beginning of the Trail and Boston Common Visitor Center, take the Red or Green Line to Park Street Station. Exit the station and turn 180 degrees. The Center will be 100 yards in front of you.
Both the Green Line at Government Center and the Blue line at the Aquarium station provide easy access to Faneuil Hall/Quincy Market. From Government Center, walk down the big staircase and into Faneuil Hall. From the Aquarium, walk under the expressway and into Faneuil Hall.
MBTA Subway Map and Schedule
By Car
We recommend that you do not drive into Boston (it's America's walking city after all!). If you do drive, we suggest parking in a garage. The most convenient are the Boston Common underground parking garage on Charles Street and the garage at the Charlestown Navy Yard near the USS Constitution. Prices vary from $8 to $24 depending on the day and length of stay.
For directions from anywhere in North America, call 1-888-SEE BOSTON
By Commuter Rail
If you are in a suburb of Boston, we recommend parking at a commuter rail stop and taking the train into North Station, Back Bay Station, or South Station. From there take the T to Park Street Station, located on the red and green lines. The Boston Common Visitor's Center is located at 148 Tremont Street.
MBTA Commuter Rail Map and Schedule
By Commuter Boat
If you are coming from the South, you can travel into the city quickly by boat. Boats to Charlestown Navy Yard make round trips all day long departing from Lovejoy Wharf and Long Wharf.
MBTA Commuter Boat Map and Schedule
From Long Wharf
Weekdays, boats depart every 15 minutes from 6:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. and every 30 minutes during off-peak hours. Weekends, boats depart every half hour. Last boat from Long Wharf is at 8:00 p.m. Trip time: 10 minutes. Tickets: $1
From Lovejoy Wharf
Weekdays, boats depart every 20 minutes from 6:30 a.m. - 9:10 a.m. and 3:10 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. and every hour during off-peak hours. No weekend service. Last boat from Lovejoy is at 6:30 p.m. Trip time: 5 minutes. Tickets: $1.