By subway
Take the MBTA Orange Line to its southern end—Forest Hills. Exit through the door marked “Arnold Arboretum.” Cross Washington Street and walk up Arborway to the Arboretum’s Forest Hills Gate on your left. Enter the gate and walk straight up the road, passing through the intersection. The lilacs will be on your left.
By bus
Take the #35 or #38 bus to Centre Street @ Faulkner Hospital. Cross Centre Street, walk north up Centre Street for a few minutes, and enter through the Centre Street Gate on the right. Take a left and walk down Bussey Hill Road about a minute until you encounter the lilacs on your right.
By car
We do not recommend driving to Lilac Sunday as parking will be extremely limited.