Boston Common to Adams National Historical Park
Plain directions from Boston Common to Adams National Historical Park, checked against the fall 2026 MBTA schedule.
Boston Common to Adams National Historical Park
- Red Line
- Walk about 4 min to Park StreetFrom Boston Common
- Take the Red LineToward Braintree8 stops, about 22 min
- Get off at Quincy CenterThe stop after Wollaston
- Walk about 4 min to Adams National Historical ParkUse the Burgin Parkway exit
Weekdays, fall 2026 schedule · First and last trips
Quick answer: Walk about 4 min to Park Street, then take the Red Line toward Braintree to Quincy Center, and walk about 4 min. The trip takes about 31 minutes. On weekdays the Red Line runs every 9 min during the day.
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Step by step
- From Boston Common, walk about 4 min to Park Street.
- At Park Street, take the Red Line toward Braintree.
- Ride 8 stops, about 22 min. Get off at Quincy Center, the stop after Wollaston.
- Walk about 4 min to Adams National Historical Park. Use the Burgin Parkway exit.
Times and frequency
| Day | First trip | Last trip | How often (daytime) | Trip time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday-Thursday | 5:38 am | 12:39 am | Every 9 min | About 31 min |
| Friday | 5:38 am | 1:31 am | Every 9 min | About 31 min |
| Saturday | 5:39 am | 1:32 am | Every 12 min | About 30 min |
| Sunday | 6:25 am | 12:38 am | Every 12 min | About 31 min |
First and last trip are when the first train of the trip leaves Park Street, on the fall 2026 schedule. "How often" is for the Red Line.
Late at night
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves Park Street at 12:39 am and gets to Adams National Historical Park around 1:04 am. On Friday nights it runs later: the last trip leaves at 1:31 am. On Saturday nights the last trip leaves at 1:32 am, and on Sunday nights at 12:38 am. Late at night, ask Cobblehop for the last trip. It checks live times and tells you when to leave.
Tips for this trip
- Check the Red Line branch. Trains to Ashmont don't go to Quincy Center. Look for Braintree on the train sign.
- Know your stop. Get to the door after Wollaston. The next stop is Quincy Center. Start a live trip in Cobblehop and it alerts you before your stop.
- The Adams National Historical Park visitor center is on Hancock Street in Quincy Center. Tours to the Adams houses start there in season.
Step-free access
MBTA data lists every station on this route (Park Street and Quincy Center) as accessible. Park Street has 6 elevators in MBTA data. Elevators do break, so check the MBTA's elevator alerts before you go.
What it costs
- Subway. $2.40 one way.
- How to pay. Tap a contactless credit or debit card, phone or watch at the fare gate or bus door, or use a CharlieCard or CharlieTicket.
- Kids. Children 11 and under ride the MBTA free.
Fares as of October 2026. Check the MBTA's fares page before you ride.
Boston Common to Adams National Historical Park: common questions
How do I get from Boston Common to Adams National Historical Park by public transit?
Walk about 4 min to Park Street, then take the Red Line toward Braintree to Quincy Center, and walk about 4 min. The trip takes about 31 minutes.
How long does it take to get from Boston Common to Adams National Historical Park?
About 31 minutes on the main route.
Do I have to change trains?
No. The Red Line goes all the way, so it's one ride.
How often does the Red Line run?
Every 9 min on weekdays during the day, every 12 min on Saturdays and every 12 min on Sundays, on the fall 2026 schedule.
What time is the last train from Boston Common to Adams National Historical Park?
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves Park Street at 12:39 am and gets to Adams National Historical Park around 1:04 am. On Friday nights it runs later: the last trip leaves at 1:31 am. On Saturday nights the last trip leaves at 1:32 am, and on Sunday nights at 12:38 am.
Related routes
- Boston Common to Wollaston Beach
- Boston Common to Pope John Paul II Park
- South Station to Adams National Historical Park
- North Station to Adams National Historical Park
- Never miss your stop (guide)
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Official sources
Cobblehop is independent and isn't affiliated with these agencies or operators. Schedules on this page come from MBTA/MassDOT public data. Check their pages for the latest schedules and service changes:
- MBTA: Red Line
- MBTA: Park Street station
- MBTA: Quincy Center station
- MBTA: fares
- MBTA: elevator and accessibility alerts
Published October 30, 2026. Times were computed from the fall 2026 MBTA schedule (2026-11-04 for weekdays). Service changes, so check Cobblehop for live times before you go.
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