Subway & Silver Line map
See line colors, branches and transfer stations. This is a network diagram; use an address-based planner for the walk to the entrance.
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GREATER BOSTON · KELLY CUI
Subway & Commuter Rail
Compare routes, stations and the full journey from each home.
BOSTON · CHARLES RIVERSCROLL TO EXPLORE ↓
Start with where you need to go, then compare the route from each home. Greater Boston’s subway and Commuter Rail serve different journeys, and a nearby track does not always mean a nearby station.
MBTA MAPS
See how the routes connect
MBTA · OFFICIAL MAP
Official MBTA Subway Map
The complete official rapid transit map, including key bus routes. Open the full-size map or PDF to read station names.
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MBTA · OFFICIAL MAP
Official MBTA Commuter Rail Map
The complete official Commuter Rail network, with stations and Boston terminals. Use the route pages for current schedules and service changes.
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Commuter Rail map
See the regional rail lines and whether your service uses North Station or South Station. A line on the map does not show today’s stopping pattern.
Open official PDF map ↗Commuter Rail fare zones
Check the station’s fare zone before comparing tickets and monthly passes. Current prices and pass rules are on MBTA’s fare page.
Open official PDF map ↗THE T
Get to know the subway lines
Red Line
From Alewife through Cambridge and central Boston, then splitting toward Ashmont and Braintree. Quincy is on the Braintree branch. Porter connects with the Fitchburg Line; South Station connects with south-side Commuter Rail.
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Orange Line
From Oak Grove through Malden, Wellington, Assembly and central Boston to Forest Hills. North Station and Back Bay are useful rail interchanges.
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Green Line · B / C / D / E
Light rail with four branches. B serves the Commonwealth Avenue corridor, C serves Beacon Street, D runs through Brookline and Newton to Riverside, and E serves the Longwood Medical Area corridor. On the northern side, D serves Union Square and E serves Medford/Tufts. Read the branch letter and destination before boarding.
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Blue Line
From Bowdoin through downtown Boston and East Boston to Wonderland in Revere. Government Center connects with Green and State connects with Orange. Airport station connects with airport ground transportation; check the terminal connection separately.
Routes & schedules ↗The Mattapan Line is light rail connecting with the Red Line at Ashmont. Silver Line services are buses, even where they appear on the subway map or use underground stops.
COMMUTER RAIL
Regional trains, specific departures
Commuter Rail follows a timetable and uses fare zones. Check the train you would actually take, including weekday, weekend and evening service. A subway pass should not be assumed to cover a regional rail journey.
North Station
Fitchburg, Lowell and Haverhill routes covered here arrive on the north side. Connect with the Orange or Green Line for the next part of the trip.
South Station / Back Bay
Framingham/Worcester, Franklin/Foxboro, Needham and Providence/Stoughton services use Back Bay and South Station. Quincy’s regional trains arrive at South Station. North and South Station are separate terminals; allow for a separate transfer when your journey requires both.
Cambridge · Belmont · Waltham
Porter, Belmont, Waverley, Waltham and Brandeis/Roberts are among the stops covered by our community guides. Inbound terminal: North Station; Red Line interchange: Porter.
Medford · Winchester · Woburn
West Medford, Wedgemere, Winchester Center and Anderson/Woburn provide different boarding points along the route to North Station.
Malden · Melrose
Malden Center and Melrose’s Wyoming Hill, Melrose/Cedar Park and Melrose Highlands are on this corridor to North Station. Check the stopping pattern of your chosen train.
Newton · Brighton · Back Bay
Newtonville, West Newton, Auburndale and Boston Landing are on the line toward Back Bay and South Station.
Back Bay
Franklin/Foxboro trains also serve Back Bay on their way to South Station. Check the branch, station and departure when planning an outbound trip.
Back Bay
The Needham Line connects with Back Bay before reaching South Station. It is a separate line from the Framingham/Worcester corridor.
Back Bay
Providence/Stoughton services use the Back Bay and South Station corridor. Check the branch and stopping pattern for the train you choose.
Quincy
Quincy Center has South Station-bound service on Greenbush, Kingston and Fall River/New Bedford lines. Open each line’s timetable rather than assuming all trains make the same stops.
FIND YOUR COMMUNITY
Rail access across our 18 community guides
Open a community for station names, official links and the details that matter when comparing homes. Nearby stations outside the community are identified separately.
Boston neighborhoods
Back Bay ↗
Orange Line · Green Line B · Green Line C · Green Line D · Green Line E · Framingham/Worcester Line · Needham Line · Providence/Stoughton Line · Franklin/Foxboro Line
Beacon Hill ↗
Red Line · Blue Line · Green Line B
No Commuter Rail station within the areaBrighton ↗
Green Line B · Green Line C · Framingham/Worcester Line
West of Boston
Cambridge & the inner suburbs
Cambridge ↗
Red Line · Green Line D · Green Line E · Fitchburg Line
Somerville ↗
Red Line · Orange Line · Green Line D · Green Line E · Fitchburg Line
No Commuter Rail station within the areaArlington ↗
Red Line · Fitchburg Line
No local rail station; connections described in guideBelmont ↗
Fitchburg Line
No subway station within the areaNorth & northwest
Lexington ↗
Red Line
No local rail station; connections described in guideWinchester ↗
Lowell Line
No subway station within the areaWoburn ↗
Lowell Line
No subway station within the areaMedford ↗
Orange Line · Green Line E · Lowell Line
Malden ↗
Orange Line · Haverhill Line
Melrose ↗
Orange Line · Haverhill Line
No subway station within the areaEverett ↗
Orange Line
No local rail station; connections described in guideCompare the whole journey before choosing a home
Start and finish
Enter the actual home and work or school addresses. Add the walk to the correct entrance and the journey after you leave the train.
The departure you will use
Check inbound and outbound trains at your normal travel times. Look at weekends, late evenings and whether your train stops at the chosen station.
Parking and access
Open the station page for current parking, accessibility and platform information. Check elevator or escalator alerts if they affect your trip.
Tickets and a backup
Check the fare zone, transfer rules and the current service alerts. Test the trip in person and keep an alternative for disruptions.
Official resources
MBTA Maps ↗MBTA Subway Guide ↗MBTA Commuter Rail Guide ↗Commuter Rail Fares ↗Lexington MBTA Information ↗
Updated October 29, 2026. Line descriptions explain the network; they do not guarantee travel times or uninterrupted service. Use current MBTA schedules and alerts for your travel date.