Bus 86 route
Route stops
48 stops • 2 directions
- Reservoir
- Chestnut Hill Ave @ Englewood Ave
- Chestnut Hill Ave @ Commonwealth Ave
- Chestnut Hill Ave @ Strathmore Rd
- Chestnut Hill Ave opp Wiltshire Rd
- Chestnut Hill Ave @ Union St
- Chestnut Hill Ave @ Veronica Smith Ctr
- Market St @ Washington St
- Market St @ Sparhawk St
- Market St @ Gardena St
- Chestnut Hill Ave @ Wallingford Rd
- Market St @ N Beacon St
- Market St @ Guest St
- Market St @ Centola St
- Market St @ Lothrop St
- Western Ave @ Mackin St
- 450 Western Ave
- Western Ave @ Litchfield St
- Western Ave @ Everett St
- Western Ave @ Riverdale St
- N Harvard St @ Western Ave
- N Harvard St opp Harvard Stadium Gate 2
- 16 Eliot St
- Mt Auburn St @ University Rd
- Harvard
- Harvard Sq @ Garden St - Dawes Island
- Eliot St @ Bennett St
- JFK St @ Eliot St
- N Harvard St @ Gate 2 Harvard Stadium
- N Harvard St @ S Campus Dr
- Western Ave opp Riverdale St
- Western Ave @ Everett St
- Western Ave opp Litchfield St
- 445 Western Ave
- 495 Western Ave
- Market St @ Vineland St
- 367 Western Ave opp Brighton Mills Mall
- Market St @ N Beacon St
- Market St @ Keenan Rd
- Market St @ Arlington St
- Chestnut Hill Ave @ Washington St
- Chestnut Hill Ave @ Academy Hill Rd
- Chestnut Hill Ave @ Jackson Ave
- Chestnut Hill Ave @ Embassy Rd
- Chestnut Hill Ave @ South St
- Chestnut Hill Ave @ Commonwealth Ave
- Chestnut Hill Ave @ Beacon St
- Reservoir
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 86. Remember it—the number stays the same everywhere: on the stop display, in apps, on the vehicle itself. Look for 86 specifically. If you're not sure you found the right stop, just ask someone nearby: 'Does bus 86 stop here?'
Where does bus #86 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
86 Outbound: Resevoir Station => Harvard Square
Reference
86
Origin
Resevoir Station
Destination
Harvard Square
Route network
MBTA
Operator
MBTA
Color
#FFC72C
86 Inbound: Harvard Square => Resevoir Station
Reference
86
Origin
Harvard Square
Destination
Resevoir Station
Route network
MBTA
Operator
MBTA
Color
#FFC72C
Quick overview
Explore the bus 86 route in Boston (USA). 2 directions, 48 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.
