There are 4 ways to get from Magoun Square to Boston Common by tram, bus, taxi, or foot
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Tram
best- Take the tram from Magoun Square to Park Streettram B / ...
33 min$3Line 89 bus, line 92 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Broadway @ Medford St - Magoun Sq to Sullivan Squarebus 89 / ...
- Take the bus from Sullivan Square to Congress St opp North Stbus 92 / ...
1h 1m$2–4Taxi
- Take the taxi from Magoun Square to Boston Commontaxi 4.2 mi
9 min$15–19Walk
- Take the walk from Magoun Square to Boston Commonwalk 4 mi
1h 17m
Magoun Square to Boston Common by foot and tram
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Magoun Square to Boston Common is to tram which costs $3 and takes 33 min.
The fastest way to get from Magoun Square to Boston Common is to taxi which takes 9 min and costs $15 - $19.
No, there is no direct bus from Magoun Square to Boston Common. However, there are services departing from Broadway @ Medford St - Magoun Sq and arriving at Congress St opp North St via Sullivan Square. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 1m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Magoun Square and arriving at Park Street. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 21 min.
The distance between Magoun Square and Boston Common is 5 miles.
The best way to get from Magoun Square to Boston Common without a car is to tram which takes 33 min and costs $3.
The tram from Magoun Square to Park Street takes 21 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.
Magoun Square to Boston Common bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Broadway @ Medford St - Magoun Sq station.
Magoun Square to Boston Common train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Magoun Square station.
Magoun Square to Boston Common bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Sullivan Square station.
What companies run services between Magoun Square, MA, USA and Boston Common, MA, USA?
MBTA operates a vehicle from Magoun Square to Park Street every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 21 min. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Magoun Square to Boston Common via Broadway @ Medford St - Magoun Sq, Sullivan Square, and Congress St opp North St in around 1h 1m.
Tram from Magoun Square to Park Street
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
Bus from Broadway @ Medford St - Magoun Sq to Sullivan Square
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
Bus from Sullivan Square to Congress St opp North St
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
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Booking & Getting There
Magoun Square to Boston Common train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Park Street station.
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