There are 5 ways to get from Hotel Commonwealth, Boston to Boston Public Library by tram, bus, taxi, foot, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Tram
best- Take the tram from Kenmore to Copleytram C / ...
9 min$3Line 55 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Ipswich St opp Lansdowne St to Boylston St @ Prudential Centerbus 55 / ...
19 min$1–5Taxi
- Take the taxi from Hotel Commonwealth, Boston to Boston Public Librarytaxi 1.3 mi
3 min$6–8Walk
- Take the walk from Hotel Commonwealth, Boston to Boston Public Librarywalk 1 mi
19 minTrain
- Take the train from Lansdowne to Back Baytrain Framingham/Worcester Line
19 min$1–6
Hotel Commonwealth, Boston to Boston Public Library by foot and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hotel Commonwealth, Boston to Boston Public Library is to tram which costs $3 and takes 9 min.
The fastest way to get from Hotel Commonwealth, Boston to Boston Public Library is to taxi which takes 3 min and costs $6 - $8.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Ipswich St opp Lansdowne St and arriving at Boylston St @ Prudential Center. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Kenmore and arriving at Copley. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6 min.
The distance between Hotel Commonwealth, Boston and Boston Public Library is 1 miles.
The best way to get from Hotel Commonwealth, Boston to Boston Public Library without a car is to tram which takes 9 min and costs $3.
The tram from Kenmore to Copley takes 6 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.
Hotel Commonwealth, Boston to Boston Public Library bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Ipswich St opp Lansdowne St station.
Hotel Commonwealth, Boston to Boston Public Library train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Kenmore station.
The best way to get from Hotel Commonwealth, Boston to Boston Public Library is to line 55 bus which takes 19 min and costs $1 - $5. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $1 - $6 and takes 19 min.
What companies run services between Hotel Commonwealth, Boston, MA, USA and Boston Public Library, MA, USA?
MBTA operates a vehicle from Kenmore to Copley every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 6 min. Alternatively, MBTA operates a bus from Ipswich St opp Lansdowne St to Boylston St @ Prudential Center every 3 hours. Tickets cost $1–5 and the journey takes 7 min.
Tram from Kenmore to Copley
- Ave. Duration
- 6 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
Train from Lansdowne to Back Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 8 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–6
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $1–6
Bus from Ipswich St opp Lansdowne St to Boylston St @ Prudential Center
- Ave. Duration
- 7 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including The beginner’s guide to the 2018 World Nomad Games, Is ride-sharing platform BlaBlaCar right for you?, and Train travel in Spain: A guide to Renfe - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
More Questions & Answers
Hotel Commonwealth, Boston to Boston Public Library bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Boylston St @ Prudential Center station.
Hotel Commonwealth, Boston to Boston Public Library train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Copley station.
There are 1769+ hotels available in Boston Public Library.

