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27 stops • 2 directions

21 Inbound: Ashmont Station => Forest Hills Station
  1. Berth 4: 21
  2. Gallivan Blvd @ Owencroft Rd
  3. Gallivan Blvd @ Washington St
  4. Gallivan Blvd @ Nevada St
  5. Gallivan Blvd @ Milton Ave
  6. Gallivan Blvd @ Arbella Rd
  7. Morton St @ Selden St
  8. Morton St @ Evans St
  9. Morton St @ Norfolk St
  10. Morton St @ Blue Hill Ave
  11. Morton St @ Canterbury St
  12. Forest Hills Station - Lower Busway
  13. Morton St @ Circuit Dr
  14. Arborway opp Courthouse
21 Outbound: Forest Hills Station => Ashmont Station
  1. Forest Hills Station - Lower Busway
  2. Morton St @ Canterbury St
  3. Morton St @ Blue Hill Ave
  4. Morton St @ Wildwood St
  5. Morton St @ Norfolk St
  6. Morton St opp Evans St
  7. Gallivan Blvd opp Arbella Rd
  8. Gallivan Blvd @ Oakridge St
  9. Gallivan Blvd @ Pleasant Hill Ave
  10. Gallivan Blvd @ Stone Terr
  11. Berth 4: 21
  12. Morton St @ Arborway
  13. Arborway @ Courthouse
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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 21. Remember it—the number stays the same everywhere: on the stop display, in apps, on the vehicle itself. Look for 21 specifically. If you're not sure you found the right stop, just ask someone nearby: 'Does bus 21 stop here?'

Where does bus #21 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
21 Inbound: Ashmont Station => Forest Hills Station

Reference

21

Origin

Ashmont Station

Destination

Forest Hills Station

Route network

MBTA

Network (short)

MBTA

Operator

MBTA

Color

#ffc72c

21 Outbound: Forest Hills Station => Ashmont Station

Reference

21

Origin

Forest Hills Station

Destination

Ashmont Station

Route network

MBTA

Network (short)

MBTA

Operator

MBTA

Color

#ffc72c

Quick overview

Explore the bus 21 route in Boston (USA). 2 directions, 27 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.