Orange Line Info
- Network Boston MBTA Subway
- Operation Started 1901
- Total Length 18.0 km
- Total Stations 20
Terminals
From
Oak Grove
To
Forest Hills
Orange Line Overview
Orange Line opened in 1901 as the Washington Street Elevated Railway and was later modernized into a full rapid transit line. The line runs between Oak Grove and Forest Hills, spanning 18 kilometers and serving 20 stations. It provides interchange with the Green, Red, and Blue Lines, as well as several MBTA commuter rail services that run through Downtown Boston.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Orange Line
Orange Line has 20 stations on the Boston MBTA Subway network.
Orange Line runs between Oak Grove and Forest Hills.
Orange Line is approximately 18.0 km long.
Orange Line opened in 1901.
Orange Line is a Metro line operated under Boston MBTA Subway.
Orange Line is part of the Boston MBTA Subway transit network.