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Kenmore

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  • Suspension Upcoming
    Green Line: No trains between North Station & Babcock St (B), Kenmore (C+D), & Heath St (E), October 31 - November 1. Use buses between Babcock, Kenmore, Heath St (Rt 39) & Copley/Back Bay. Use Orange Line between North Station & Back Bay.
    Shuttle stops and closed stations for the Green Line closure
    Scope of Work:
    This is to allow for work on critical signal upgrades within the central Green Line tunnel.

    Travel Time:
    Riders should allow for ample extra travel time. Rider trip times are expected to be at least 25 minutes longer than usual.

    Accessibility:
    All shuttle buses are accessible to riders with disabilities. Accessible van service will be available for Green Line stops between Kenmore & North Station as well as Downtown Crossing. See station personnel for assistance.

    Commuter Rail Alternates:
    Framingham/Worcester Line is free between Lansdowne and South Station

    Bus Alternatives:
    Route 39 Bus will be fare-free. This route runs parallel to the Green Line E Branch
    Route 57 Bus will be fare-free. This route runs parallel to the Green Line B Branch between Kenmore and Packard's Corner.

    Shuttle Bus Locations:

    Back Bay/Copley:
    Westbound Shuttle Stop - Stuart St @ Dartmouth St (Route 501/504 bus stop)

    Hynes Convention Center:
    Eastbound & Westbound Shuttle Stop - Commonwealth Ave @ Massachusetts Ave

    Kenmore:
    Eastbound Shuttle Stop - 512 Commonwealth Ave
    Westbound Shuttle Stop - Commonwealth Ave @ Kenmore St

    Blandford Street:
    Eastbound Shuttle Stop - Commonwealth Ave @ Blandford St (Route 57 bus stop)
    Westbound Shuttle Stop - Commonwealth Ave @ Silber Way (Route 57 bus stop)

    Boston University East:
    Eastbound Shuttle Stop - Commonwealth Ave @ Hinsdale St (Route 57 bus stop)
    Westbound Shuttle Stop - Commonwealth Ave @ Granby St (Route 57 bus stop)

    Boston University Central:
    Eastbound and Westbound Shuttle Stops - Commonwealth Ave @ St Mary's St (Route 57 bus stop)

    Amory Street:
    Eastbound Shuttle Stop - Commonwealth Ave @ Pleasant St (Route 57 bus stop)
    Westbound Shuttle Stop - Commonwealth Ave @ Buick St (Route 57 bus stop)

    Babcock Street:
    Westbound only Drop Off - Commonwealth Ave @ Babcock St (Route 57 bus stop)
    Eastbound riders can use the Amory St stop at Commonwealth Ave @ Pleasant St (Route 57 bus stop)

    Nearby Alternative Rail Service:
    North Station (Transfer within Station to Orange Line)
    Haymarket (Transfer within Station to Orange Line.)
    Government Center (use State, 0.2 mi.)
    Park Street (use Downtown Crossing, 0.2 mi.)
    Boylston (use Chinatown, 0.1 mi.)
    Arlington (use Chinatown, 0.4 mi.)
    Symphony (use Mass Ave 0.1 mi.)
    Northeastern University (use Ruggles 0.3 mi)
    Museum of Fine Arts (use Ruggles 0.3 mi)
    Updated: 10/16/2026 1:15 PM

station Information

Commonwealth Ave and Kenmore St, Boston, MA 02215

Bringing your car or bike

Bike Storage at Kenmore

Facility Information

  • Outdoor bike racks

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Getting around the station

Elevators at Kenmore

ElevatorStatus
948 Lobby to Commonwealth Avenue
Working
971 Westbound platform to lobby
Working
972 Park Street & North platform to lobby, busway
Working

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Escalators at Kenmore

EscalatorStatus
430 Lobby to busway, street
Working
431 Westbound platform to lobby
Working
432 Park Street & North platform to lobby
Working

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Accessibility at Kenmore

Station Features

  • Escalator (up only)
  • Elevator
  • Portable boarding lift

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Accessibility Resources

Purchasing Fares

Fare Options at Kenmore

Fare Types

Trip TypeCost
Bus one-way $1.70
Subway one-way $2.40

Fare Vending Machines

MBTA fare vending machines

At fare vending machines, you can:

  • Purchase a CharlieCard or reload an existing one
  • Purchase CharlieTickets

You can pay for your fare with:

  • Apple Pay
  • Google Pay
  • Samsung Pay
  • Credit/debit cards
  • EBT card
  • Cash

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