Bus 16 route
Route stops
164 stops • 8 directions
- Forest Hills Station - Lower Busway
- Circuit Dr @ Shattuck Hospital
- Circuit Dr @ Glen Ln
- Glen Ln @ Blue Hill Ave
- Old Rd @ Ellington St
- Columbia Rd. @ Wolcott
- Columbia Rd @ Seaver St
- Columbia Rd @ Washington St
- Columbia Rd @ Devon St
- Columbia Rd @ Intervale St
- Columbia Rd @ Hamilton St
- Columbia Rd @ Quincy St
- Columbia Rd @ Glendale St
- Columbia Rd @ Bird St
- Columbia Rd @ Hancock St
- Columbia Rd @ Stoughton St
- Columbia Rd @ Annabel St
- Arborway @ Courthouse
- Massachusetts Ave opp Clapp St
- Columbia Rd @ Holden St
- Columbia Rd @ Dudley St
- Columbia Rd @ Bird St
- Columbia Rd @ Glendale St
- Columbia Rd @ Quincy St
- Columbia Rd @ Hamilton St
- Columbia Rd @ Devon St
- Columbia Rd @ Geneva Ave
- Columbia Rd @ Washington St
- Columbia Rd @ Seaver St
- Franklin Park Zoo @ Entrance
- Circuit Dr opp Shattuck Hospital
- Forest Hills Station - Lower Busway
- Arborway opp Courthouse
- Forest Hills Station - Lower Busway
- Circuit Dr @ Shattuck Hospital
- Circuit Dr @ Glen Ln
- Glen Ln @ Blue Hill Ave
- Old Rd @ Ellington St
- Columbia Rd. @ Wolcott
- Columbia Rd @ Seaver St
- Columbia Rd @ Washington St
- Columbia Rd @ Devon St
- Columbia Rd @ Intervale St
- Columbia Rd @ Hamilton St
- Columbia Rd @ Quincy St
- Columbia Rd @ Glendale St
- Columbia Rd @ Bird St
- Columbia Rd @ Hancock St
- Columbia Rd @ Stoughton St
- Columbia Rd @ Annabel St
- Preble St @ Rogers St
- Preble St @ Old Colony Ave
- Old Colony Ave @ McDonough Way
- Old Colony Ave @ Gavin Way
- Old Colony Ave @ Msgr O'Callaghan Way
- JFK/UMass
- Mt Vernon St @ Bay Side Expo Center
- 263 Mt Vernon St @ St Christopher's Church
- Mt Vernon St @ Paul A. Dever School
- Mt Vernon St opp South Point Dr
- Arborway @ Courthouse
- Mt Vernon St @ South Point Dr
- Massachusetts Ave opp Clapp St
- Columbia Rd @ Holden St
- Columbia Rd @ Dudley St
- Columbia Rd @ Bird St
- Columbia Rd @ Glendale St
- Columbia Rd @ Quincy St
- Columbia Rd @ Hamilton St
- Columbia Rd @ Devon St
- Columbia Rd @ Geneva Ave
- Columbia Rd @ Washington St
- Columbia Rd @ Seaver St
- Franklin Park Zoo @ Entrance
- Circuit Dr opp Shattuck Hospital
- Forest Hills Station - Lower Busway
- Arborway opp Courthouse
- Andrew Sq - Berth 4
- Forest Hills Station - Lower Busway
- Circuit Dr @ Shattuck Hospital
- Circuit Dr @ Glen Ln
- Glen Ln @ Blue Hill Ave
- Old Rd @ Ellington St
- Columbia Rd. @ Wolcott
- Columbia Rd @ Seaver St
- Columbia Rd @ Washington St
- Columbia Rd @ Devon St
- Columbia Rd @ Intervale St
- Columbia Rd @ Hamilton St
- Columbia Rd @ Quincy St
- Columbia Rd @ Glendale St
- Columbia Rd @ Bird St
- Columbia Rd @ Hancock St
- Columbia Rd @ Stoughton St
- Columbia Rd @ Annabel St
- Preble St @ Rogers St
- Preble St @ Old Colony Ave
- Old Colony Ave @ McDonough Way
- Arborway @ Courthouse
- Old Colony Ave @ McDonough Way
- Old Colony Ave @ Gavin Way
- Old Colony Ave @ Msgr O'Callaghan Way
- JFK/UMass
- Old Colony Ave opp Gavin Way
- Preble St @ Vinton St
- Massachusetts Ave opp Clapp St
- Columbia Rd @ Holden St
- Columbia Rd @ Dudley St
- Columbia Rd @ Bird St
- Columbia Rd @ Glendale St
- Columbia Rd @ Quincy St
- Columbia Rd @ Hamilton St
- Columbia Rd @ Devon St
- Columbia Rd @ Geneva Ave
- Columbia Rd @ Washington St
- Columbia Rd @ Seaver St
- Franklin Park Zoo @ Entrance
- Circuit Dr opp Shattuck Hospital
- Forest Hills Station - Lower Busway
- Arborway opp Courthouse
- Andrew Sq - Berth 4
- Forest Hills Station - Lower Busway
- Circuit Dr @ Shattuck Hospital
- Circuit Dr @ Glen Ln
- Glen Ln @ Blue Hill Ave
- Old Rd @ Ellington St
- Columbia Rd. @ Wolcott
- Columbia Rd @ Seaver St
- Columbia Rd @ Washington St
- Columbia Rd @ Devon St
- Columbia Rd @ Intervale St
- Columbia Rd @ Hamilton St
- Columbia Rd @ Quincy St
- Columbia Rd @ Glendale St
- Columbia Rd @ Bird St
- Columbia Rd @ Hancock St
- Columbia Rd @ Stoughton St
- Columbia Rd @ Annabel St
- Boston St @ Mayhew St
- Boston St @ Dorset St
- Boston St @ Howell St
- Boston St @ Rawson St
- Boston St @ Fr Songin Way
- Arborway @ Courthouse
- Boston St @ Ellery St
- Boston St opp Washburn St
- Boston St @ W Howell St
- Boston St opp Harvest St
- Boston St opp Mayhew St
- Columbia Rd @ Holden St
- Columbia Rd @ Dudley St
- Columbia Rd @ Bird St
- Columbia Rd @ Glendale St
- Columbia Rd @ Quincy St
- Columbia Rd @ Hamilton St
- Columbia Rd @ Devon St
- Columbia Rd @ Geneva Ave
- Columbia Rd @ Washington St
- Columbia Rd @ Seaver St
- Franklin Park Zoo @ Entrance
- Circuit Dr opp Shattuck Hospital
- Forest Hills Station - Lower Busway
- Arborway opp Courthouse
- Andrew Sq - Berth 4
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 16. Remember it—the number stays the same everywhere: on the stop display, in apps, on the vehicle itself. Look for 16 specifically. If you're not sure you found the right stop, just ask someone nearby: 'Does bus 16 stop here?'
Where does bus #16 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.
Who's the official operator?
Operator is Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority. 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
16 Inbound: Forest Hills => South Bay Center => Andrew
Reference
16
Origin
Forest Hills
Destination
Andrew
Via
South Bay Center
Route network
MBTA
Network (short)
MBTA
Operator
Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
Color
#FFC72C
16 Outbound: Andrew => South Bay Center => Forest Hills
Reference
16
Origin
Andrew
Destination
Forest Hills
Via
South Bay Center
Route network
MBTA
Network (short)
MBTA
Operator
Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
Color
#FFC72C
16 Inbound: Forest Hills => South Bay Center => Harbor Point
Reference
16
Origin
Forest Hills
Destination
Harbor Point
Via
South Bay Center
Route network
MBTA
Network (short)
MBTA
Operator
Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
Color
#FFC72C
16 Outbound: Harbor Point => South Bay Center => Forest Hills
Reference
16
Origin
Harbor Point
Destination
Forest Hills
Via
South Bay Center
Route network
MBTA
Network (short)
MBTA
Operator
Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
Color
#FFC72C
16 Inbound: Forest Hills => South Bay Center => McCormack
Reference
16
Origin
Forest Hills
Destination
McCormack
Via
South Bay Center
Route network
MBTA
Network (short)
MBTA
Operator
Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
Color
#FFC72C
16 Outbound: McCormack => South Bay Center => Forest Hills
Reference
16
Origin
McCormack
Destination
Forest Hills
Via
South Bay Center
Route network
MBTA
Network (short)
MBTA
Operator
Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
Color
#FFC72C
Quick overview
Explore the bus 16 route in Boston (USA). 8 directions, 164 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.
