Bus 18 route
Route stops
53 stops • 2 directions
- Berth 3: 18 / 26
- Dorchester Ave @ Dracut St
- Dorchester Ave @ Msgr Lydon Way
- Dorchester Ave @ Shepton St
- Dorchester Ave @ King St
- Dorchester Ave @ Centre St
- Dorchester Ave @ Dix St
- Dorchester Ave @ Parkman St
- Dorchester Ave @ Gibson St
- Geneva Ave opp Vinson St
- Fields Corner Sta @ Geneva Ave
- Dorchester Ave opp Charles St
- Dorchester Ave @ Adams St
- Dorchester Ave @ Linden St
- Dorchester Ave @ Hoyt St
- Bay St @ Auckland St
- Auckland St @ Dewar Ave
- Dewar Ave @ Dorchester Ave
- Dorchester Ave @ Dewar St
- Dorchester Ave @ Savin Hill Ave
- Dorchester Ave @ Belfort St
- Dorchester Ave @ Romsey St
- Dorchester Ave @ Crescent Ave
- Dorchester Ave @ Columbia Rd
- Dorchester Ave @ Locust St
- Andrew Sq - Berth 5
- Dorchester Ave @ Edison Green
- Dorchster Ave @ Howes St
- Dorchester Ave @ Mayfield St
- Dorchester Ave @ Thornley Rd
- Dorchester Ave @ Melvinside Ter
- Bay St @ Auckland St
- Auckland St @ Dewar Ave
- Dewar Ave @ Dorchester Ave
- Dorchester Ave @ Hancock St
- Dorchester Ave @ Hecla St
- Dorchester Ave @ Linden St
- Dorchester Ave @ Adams St
- Fields Corner Sta @ Geneva Ave
- Park St Busway @ Dorchester Ave
- Dorchester Ave opp Gibson St
- Dorchester Ave @ Melville Ave
- 1621 Dorchester Ave opp Dix St
- Dorchester Ave @ Centre St
- Dorchester Ave @ Cheverus Rd
- Dorchester Ave @ Welles Ave
- Dorchester Ave @ Banton St
- Berth 3: 18 / 26
- Dorchester Ave @ Dorset St
- Dorchester Ave opp Kemp St
- Dorchester Ave @ Howell St
- Dorchester Ave @ Mt Vernon St
- Andrew Sq - Berth 5
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 18. Remember it—the number stays the same everywhere: on the stop display, in apps, on the vehicle itself. Look for 18 specifically. If you're not sure you found the right stop, just ask someone nearby: 'Does bus 18 stop here?'
Where does bus #18 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 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
18 Inbound: Ashmont Station => Andrew Station
Reference
18
Origin
Ashmont Station
Destination
Andrew Station
Route network
MBTA
Network (short)
MBTA
Operator
MBTA
Color
#FFC72C
18 Outbound: Andrew Station => Ashmont Station
Reference
18
Origin
Andrew Station
Destination
Ashmont Station
Route network
MBTA
Network (short)
MBTA
Operator
MBTA
Color
#FFC72C
Quick overview
Explore the bus 18 route in Boston (USA). 2 directions, 53 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.
