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 to 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, and take a right at the intersection. Continue along Peters Hill Road to the next intersection and bear right to Mendum Street Gate.
By bus
From Forest Hills Station take bus #51 to the intersection of Walter and Mendum Streets. Walk up Mendum Street to Mendum Street Gate, which will be on the left.
By car
There is public parking available on Mendum Street.