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 half a block up Washington Street. Enter the Washington Street Gate on your right and walk along Blackwell Footpath. Cross the road and enter South Street Gate.
By bus
Take any of several buses to the Forest Hills Station. 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.
By car
There is no parking at South Street Gate, but you can park along Flora Way (formerly Bussey Street) and walk the 10 minutes to South Street Gate via Hemlock Hill Road. Take care to keep your tires off the sidewalk or you may risk a ticket.