By subway
Take the MBTA Orange Line to its southern end—Forest Hills. Exit through the door marked “Arnold Arboretum,” cross Washington Street, and take a left and walk up Washington Street. Enter the Washington Street Gate and walk along Blackwell Footpath. Cross the road and enter South Street Gate. Walk along Rhododendron Path and take a left onto Hemlock Hill Road. Exit through the Bussey Street Gate at the end of Hemlock Hill Road, cross Flora Way (formerly Bussey Street) to Peters Hill Gate. Enter Peters Hill Gate, walk up the incline, take a left, and continue to walk to the next intersection. Take another left onto Poplar Road and walk down the hill to Poplar Gate.
By bus
Take the #35 or #38 bus to Centre Street opposite Walter Street. Cross Centre Street onto Walter Street, and after a short distance take a left onto Flora Way (formerly Bussey Street). Peters Hill Gate will be on the right. Enter Peters Hill Gate, walk up the incline, take a left, and continue to walk to the next intersection. Take another left onto Poplar Road and walk down the hill to Poplar Gate.
By car
There is public parking available along Flora Way (formerly Bussey Street). Take care not to park on the sidewalk or you will risk a ticket.
