Bus 47 route
Route stops
67 stops • 2 directions
- Pearl St @ William St
- Pearl St @ Erie St
- Pearl St @ Putnam Av
- Granite St @ Pearl St
- Granite St @ Brookline St
- Mountfort St @ Lenox St
- Park Dr @ Beacon St
- Park Dr @ Fenway Sta
- Brookline Ave @ Pilgrim Rd
- Brookline Ave @ Short St
- Longwood Ave @ Brookline Ave
- Longwood Ave @ Blackfan St
- Ave Louis Pasteur @ Longwood Ave
- Ave Louis Pasteur @ The Fenway
- Ruggles St @ Huntington Ave
- Ruggles St @ Annunciation Rd
- Ruggles - Upper Level
- Ruggles - Berth 4
- Ruggles St @ Cabot St
- Ruggles St opp Kerr Way
- Ruggles St @ Shawmut Ave
- Nubian - Berth 18
- Washington St opp Ruggles St
- Washington St @ Melnea Cass Blvd
- Melnea Cass Blvd @ Harrison Ave
- Albany St opp Randall St
- Albany St opp Boston Medical
- Albany St opp E Concord St
- Albany St opp E Newton St
- 540 Albany St opp Wareham St
- Albany St opp Randolph St
- Broadway Station - Red Line
- Green St @ Magazine St
- Broadway Station - Red Line
- Albany St @ Randolph St
- Albany St @ Wareham St
- Albany St @ E Dedham St
- Harrison Ave @ E Newton St
- Harrison Ave @ Worcester Sq
- Harrison Ave @ E Lenox St
- Harrison Ave @ Melnea Cass Blvd
- Washington St @ Williams St
- Washington St @ Ruggles St
- Nubian - Berth 19
- Washington St opp Ruggles St
- Melnea Cass Blvd @ Washington St
- Melnea Cass Blvd opp Kerr Way
- Washington St @ Melnea Cass Blvd
- Ruggles - Berth 8
- Ruggles St @ Parker St
- Ruggles St @ Huntington Ave
- Ave Louis Pasteur @ The Fenway
- Ave Louis Pasteur @ Longwood Ave
- Longwood Ave @ Binney St
- Brookline Ave @ Longwood Ave
- Brookline Ave opp Short St
- Brookline Ave @ The Fenway
- Park Dr @ Fenway Station
- Park Dr @ Beacon St
- Mountfort St @ Carlton St
- Commonwealth Ave @ University Rd
- Brookline St @ Granite St
- Brookline St @ Putnam Ave
- Brookline St @ Erie St
- Brookline St @ Pacific St
- Brookline St @ Green St
- Green St @ Pearl St
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 47. Remember it—the number stays the same everywhere: on the stop display, in apps, on the vehicle itself. Look for 47 specifically. If you're not sure you found the right stop, just ask someone nearby: 'Does bus 47 stop here?'
Where does bus #47 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
47 Inbound: Central Square, Cambridge => Broadway Station
Reference
47
Origin
Central Square, Cambridge
Destination
Broadway Station
Route network
MBTA
Network (short)
MBTA
Operator
MBTA
Color
#ffc72c
47 Outbound: Broadway Station => Central Square, Cambridge
Reference
47
Origin
Broadway Station
Destination
Central Square, Cambridge
Route network
MBTA
Network (short)
MBTA
Operator
MBTA
Color
#ffc72c
Quick overview
Explore the bus 47 route in Boston (USA). 2 directions, 67 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.
