Boston Common to Boston Convention and Exhibition Center
How to get from Boston Common to Boston Convention and Exhibition Center on public transit, with the stops, times and the last trip of the night.
Boston Common to Boston Convention and Exhibition Center
- Red Line
- Walk about 4 min to Park StreetFrom Boston Common
- Take the Red LineToward Braintree2 stops, about 3 min
- Get off at South StationThe stop after Downtown Crossing
- Walk about 17 min to Boston Convention and Exhibition CenterUse the 8 | Dorchester Ave 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 South Station, and walk about 17 min. The trip takes about 24 minutes. On weekdays the Red Line runs every 5 min during the day.
Get the live route from Boston Common to BCEC
Step by step
- From Boston Common, walk about 4 min to Park Street.
- At Park Street, take the Red Line toward Braintree.
- Ride 2 stops, about 3 min, through Downtown Crossing, and get off at South Station.
- Walk about 17 min to Boston Convention and Exhibition Center. Use the 8 | Dorchester Ave exit.
Other ways to go
- Walk about 10 min to Otis St @ Summer St, then take bus 7 to Summer St opp WTC Ave: about 20 min.
- Walk about 16 min to South Station, then take the Silver Line SL3 to World Trade Center, and walk about 7 min: about 25 min.
Which one is faster depends on when you leave. Cobblehop compares them with live times and gives you the one that gets you there first.
Times and frequency
| Day | First trip | Last trip | How often (daytime) | Trip time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday-Thursday | 4:31 am | 1:09 am | Every 5 min | About 24 min |
| Friday | 4:31 am | 1:57 am | Every 5 min | About 24 min |
| Saturday | 4:58 am | 1:58 am | Every 6 min | About 24 min |
| Sunday | 5:30 am | 1:10 am | Every 6 min | About 24 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 1:09 am and gets to Boston Convention and Exhibition Center around 1:32 am, using bus 11. On Friday nights it runs later: the last trip leaves at 1:57 am. On Saturday nights the last trip leaves at 1:58 am, and on Sunday nights at 1:10 am. Late at night, ask Cobblehop for the last trip. It checks live times and tells you when to leave.
Tips for this trip
- Know your stop. Get to the door after Downtown Crossing. The next stop is South Station. Start a live trip in Cobblehop and it alerts you before your stop.
- The convention center is on Summer Street in the Seaport. World Trade Center is the closest Silver Line station.
Step-free access
MBTA data lists every station on this route (Park Street and South Station) as accessible. South Station has 9 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 Boston Convention and Exhibition Center: common questions
How do I get from Boston Common to Boston Convention and Exhibition Center by public transit?
Walk about 4 min to Park Street, then take the Red Line toward Braintree to South Station, and walk about 17 min. The trip takes about 24 minutes.
How long does it take to get from Boston Common to Boston Convention and Exhibition Center?
About 24 minutes on the main route. Walking takes about 32 minutes.
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 5 min on weekdays during the day, every 6 min on Saturdays and every 6 min on Sundays, on the fall 2026 schedule.
What time is the last train from Boston Common to Boston Convention and Exhibition Center?
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves Park Street at 1:09 am and gets to Boston Convention and Exhibition Center around 1:32 am, using bus 11. On Friday nights it runs later: the last trip leaves at 1:57 am. On Saturday nights the last trip leaves at 1:58 am, and on Sunday nights at 1:10 am.
Related routes
- Boston Common to Seaport World Trade Center
- Boston Common to the Seaport
- South Station to Boston Convention and Exhibition Center
- North Station to Boston Convention and Exhibition Center
- Never miss your stop (guide)
More routes from Boston Common
- Boston Common to Institute of Contemporary Art
- Boston Common to Leader Bank Pavilion
- Boston Common to New England Aquarium
- Boston Common to Carson Beach
- Boston Common to L Street Beach
- All routes from Boston Common
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: South Station 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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