Bus 109 route
Route stops
85 stops • 2 directions
- Lynn St @ Beach St
- Eastern Ave @ Lynn St
- Eastern Ave @ Clapp St
- 1388 Eastern Ave opp Bellvale St
- 1332 Eastern Ave opp Prentiss St
- Broadway @ Eastern Ave
- Broadway @ Sheafe St
- Broadway @ Broadway Plaza
- 990 Broadway opp Grover St
- Broadway @ Shute St
- Broadway @ Cameron St
- Broadway @ Kenwood Rd
- Broadway @ Edith Ave
- Broadway @ Marie Ave
- Broadway @ Timothy Ave
- Broadway @ Raymond St
- Broadway @ Maple St
- Broadway @ Church St
- Broadway @ Norwood St
- Broadway opp Second St
- Broadway @ Gladstone St
- Broadway @ Bowdoin St
- Broadway opp Beacham St
- Broadway opp Thorndike St
- Broadway @ Horizon Way
- Opp 173 Alford St
- Alford St @ MWRA Pump Station
- Alford St @ MBTA Charlestown Garage
- Cambridge St @ Brighton St
- Washington St @ Mt Vernon St
- Washington St @ Myrtle St - Cobble Hill Apt
- Washington St @ Tufts St
- Washington St @ McGrath Hwy
- Washington St @ Boston St
- Somerville Ave @ Union Sq
- Washington St @ Webster Ave
- Washington St opp Parker St
- Washington St @ Dane St
- Washington St @ Beacon St
- Kirkland St opp Trowbridge St
- Kirkland St @ Kirkland Place
- Harvard Sq @ Garden St - Dawes Island
- Eliot St @ Bennett St
- A3
- A5, A6 - Bus Drop-off
- Harvard
- Kirkland St @ Quincy St
- Kirkland St @ Irving St
- Washington St @ Caldwell Ave
- Washington St @ Bowdoin St
- Washington St opp Hawkins St
- Somerville Ave opp Stone Ave
- Washington St @ Rossmore St
- Washington St @ New Washington St
- Washington St opp Myrtle St
- Washington St @ Inner Belt Rd
- Cambridge St @ Carter St
- Alford St @ Main St
- 173 Alford St
- Broadway @ Dexter St
- Broadway @ Thorndike St
- Broadway @ Langdon St
- Broadway St @ Bartlett St
- Broadway @ Gladstone St
- Broadway @ Everett Sq
- Broadway @ Mansfield St
- Broadway @ High St
- Broadway @ Lexington St
- Broadway @ Oakland Ave
- Broadway @ Coburn Terr
- Broadway @ Gledhill St
- Broadway @ Summit Ave
- Broadway @ Lynn St
- Broadway @ Shute St
- Broadway @ Estes St
- 53 Broadway
- Broadway opp Sheafe St
- Eastern Ave @ Broadway
- Eastern Ave @ Prentiss St
- Eastern Ave @ Bellvale St
- Eastern Ave @ Cleveland St
- Eastern Ave @ Lynn St
- Lynn St @ Beach St
- A4
- A5, A6 - Bus Drop-off
Route map

Common Questions About This Route
We've gathered all the essentials based on open data. Straight answers to the questions people ask most often.What number is assigned to this route?
Route number is 109. Remember it—the number stays the same everywhere: on the stop display, in apps, on the vehicle itself. Look for 109 specifically. If you're not sure you found the right stop, just ask someone nearby: 'Does bus 109 stop here?'
Where does bus #109 run?
This route serves the Boston (USA) region. In larger metro areas, routes can pass through several districts or towns. To know for sure if it works for you, pull up the route map and check the key stops and direction.
What's the first stop?
Starting point is Linden Square. Usually at the first stop there's a turnaround or layover space where drivers rest between runs. If you want to guarantee a seat, get on here—the vehicle is just starting out and still mostly empty.
What's the last stop?
Final stop is Harvard Square. Everyone gets off here, the vehicle turns around and heads back after a few minutes. Missed your stop? No big deal—just ride to the end and come back on the same route.
How often does it run?
Average interval is 00:15. This can shift with traffic, weather, and road conditions. For accurate wait times, check real-time tracking or the stop display if there is one.
Who's the official operator?
Operator is MBTA. This is the official company responsible for the route. If you run into problems (rude driver, breakdown, dirty vehicle, delays)—contact them. It helps to note the time, direction, and route number—makes your complaint more specific and gets handled faster. Contact info is usually on the company website or in transit apps.
Which transit system does it belong to?
This route is part of the 'MBTA' transit system. Within one network, payment and transfer rules are often consistent. Terms can differ though, so check current fares and payment methods in up-to-date sources before your trip.
What color is the route on maps?
On transit maps this route is marked in #FFC72C. Color helps you spot the line quickly and tell it apart from others. In some cities the line color appears on stop signs or even on the vehicles themselves. The exact shade might vary between sources—go by route number and endpoints instead.
Additional Route Information
109 Inbound: Linden Square => Harvard Square
Reference
109
Origin
Linden Square
Destination
Harvard Square
Interval
00:15
Route network
MBTA
Network (short)
MBTA
Operator
MBTA
Color
#FFC72C
Quick overview
Explore the bus 109 route in Boston (USA). 2 directions, 85 stops, and an interactive route map available in one place.
Data source
The data is obtained from open sources and may contain inaccuracies. Route information is updated regularly.
