Bus 23 route
Route stops
57 stops • 2 directions
- Berth 8: 23
- Talbot Ave @ Dorchester Ave
- Washington St @ Kenwood St
- Washington St @ Melville Ave
- Washington St @ Park St
- Washington St opp School St
- Washington St @ Bowdoin St
- Washington St @ Vassar St.
- Washington St @ Morse St
- Washington St @ Columbia Rd
- Washington St @ Joe L Smith Way
- Washington St @ Blue Hill Ave
- Warren St @ Sunderland St
- Warren St @ Intervale St
- Warren St @ Gaston St
- Warren St @ Quincy St
- Warren St @ Maywood St
- Warren St @ Woodbine St
- Warren St @ Waverly St
- Warren St @ Whiting St
- Warren St @ Moreland St
- Warren St @ Kearsarge Ave
- Nubian - Berth 1
- Malcolm X Blvd @ Shawmut Ave
- Malcolm X Blvd @ O'Bryant HS
- Malcolm X Blvd @ Madison Park HS
- Malcolm X Blvd @ Tremont St
- Tremont St opp Prentiss St
- Ruggles - Upper Busway
- Malcolm X Blvd @ King St
- Malcolm X Blvd opp Madison Park HS
- Malcolm X Blvd opp O'Bryant HS
- Malcolm X Blvd @ Shawmut Ave
- Nubian - Berth 12
- Warren St @ Walnut Ave
- Warren St @ Dabney Pl
- Warren St opp Waverly St
- Warren St opp Woodbine St
- Warren St @ ML King Blvd
- Warren St @ Townsend St
- Warren St @ Waumbeck St
- Warren St @ Brunswick St
- Warren St @ Crawford St
- Washington St @ Blue Hill Ave
- Washington St @ Jeremiah Burke HS
- Washington St @ Columbia Rd
- Washington St @ Erie St
- Washington St @ Vassar St
- Washington St @ Harvard St
- Washington St @ Agonguin St
- Washington St @ Park St
- Washington St @ Wheatland Ave
- Washington St @ Southern Ave
- Talbot Ave @ Lithgow St
- Talbot Ave @ Dorchester Ave
- Berth 8: 23
- Ruggles - Berth A2
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 23. Remember it—the number stays the same everywhere: on the stop display, in apps, on the vehicle itself. Look for 23 specifically. If you're not sure you found the right stop, just ask someone nearby: 'Does bus 23 stop here?'
Where does bus #23 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 are the main stops along the way?
Key stops along the route: Washington Street. These are handy as landmarks and transfer points. First time riding? Note down 2–3 stops closest to where you're heading and track them on the map or listen for announcements—easier than missing your exit.
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
23 Inbound: Ashmont Station => Washington Street => Ruggles Station
Reference
23
Origin
Ashmont Station
Destination
Ruggles Station
Via
Washington Street
Route network
MBTA
Network (short)
MBTA
Operator
Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
Color
#FFC72C
23 Outbound: Ruggles Station => Washington Street => Ashmont Station
Reference
23
Origin
Ruggles Station
Destination
Ashmont Station
Via
Washington Street
Route network
MBTA
Network (short)
MBTA
Operator
Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
Color
#FFC72C
Quick overview
Explore the bus 23 route in Boston (USA). 2 directions, 57 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.
