Bus 85 route
Route stops
61 stops • 2 directions
- A2
- Washington St @ Myrtle St - Cobble Hill Apt
- Washington St @ Tufts St
- Somerville Ave @ Union Sq
- Cambridge St @ Columbia St
- Hampshire St @ Broadway
- Ames St @ Main St
- Vassar St @ Massachusetts Ave
- Vassar St @ Pacific St Extension
- Amesbury St @ Vassar St
- Park Dr @ Beacon St
- Park Dr @ Fenway Sta
- Brookline Ave @ Short St
- Mountfort St @ Lenox St
- Longwood Ave @ Blackfan St
- Huntington Ave @ Longwood Ave
- Ruggles St @ Huntington Ave
- Ruggles - Upper Busway
- Broadway @ Mt Vernon St
- Grand Union Blvd @ Foley St
- Grand Union Blvd opp Artisan Way
- Cambridge St @ Brighton St
- Washington St @ Mt Vernon St
- Washington St @ McGrath Hwy
- 25 Webster Ave @ Newton St
- Webster Ave @ Norfolk St
- Windsor St @ Lincoln St
- Windsor St @ Hampshire St
- Brookline Ave @ Pilgrim Rd
- Longwood Ave @ Brookline Ave
- Ruggles St @ Annunciation Rd
- Washington St @ Boston St
- Ruggles - Berth B5
- Huntington Ave @ Louis Prang St
- Huntington Ave @ Longwood Ave
- Longwood Ave @ Binney St
- Brookline Ave opp Short St
- Park Dr @ Fenway Station
- Park Dr @ Beacon St
- Mountfort St @ Carlton St
- Commonwealth Ave @ University Rd
- Vassar St @ Audrey St
- Vassar St opp Pacific St Extension
- Vassar St @ Massachusetts Ave
- Galileo Way @ Main St
- Hampshire St @ Cardinal Medeiros Ave
- Columbia St @ Cambridge St
- Prospect St @ Union Sq - Green Line
- Washington St @ New Washington St
- Washington St opp Myrtle St
- Washington St @ Inner Belt Rd
- Grand Union Blvd @ Canal St
- Grand Union Blvd @ Foley St
- C2
- Ruggles St @ Parker St
- Brookline Ave @ Longwood Ave
- Brookline Ave @ The Fenway
- Hampshire St @ Windsor St
- Webster Ave @ Prospect St
- Washington St @ Rossmore St
- Cambridge St @ Carter 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 85. Remember it—the number stays the same everywhere: on the stop display, in apps, on the vehicle itself. Look for 85 specifically. If you're not sure you found the right stop, just ask someone nearby: 'Does bus 85 stop here?'
Where does bus #85 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
85 Inbound: Assembly Row => Ruggles Station (Weekdays)
Reference
85
Origin
Assembly Row
Destination
Ruggles Station
Route network
MBTA
Network (short)
MBTA
Operator
MBTA
Color
#FFC72C
85 Outbound: Ruggles Station => Assembly Row (Weekdays)
Reference
85
Origin
Ruggles Station
Destination
Assembly Row
Route network
MBTA
Network (short)
MBTA
Operator
MBTA
Color
#FFC72C
Quick overview
Explore the bus 85 route in Boston (USA). 2 directions, 61 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.
