Boston Common to Logan Airport
Plain directions from Boston Common to Logan Airport, checked against the fall 2026 MBTA schedule.
Quick answer: Walk about 4 min to Park Street, then take the Red Line toward Braintree to South Station, then the Silver Line SL1 to your terminal. The trip takes about 37 minutes (34-40 min depending on the connection). On weekdays the Silver Line SL1 runs every 8 min during the day.
Get the live route from Boston Common to Logan Airport
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.
- At South Station, change to the Silver Line SL1 toward Logan Airport.
- Ride 7 stops, about 22 min, and get off at your terminal. The SL1 stops at Terminals A, B, C and E.
Other ways to go
- Walk about 16 min to South Station, then take the Silver Line SL1 to your terminal: about 39 min.
- Walk about 12 min to Government Center, then take the Blue Line toward Wonderland to Airport station, then a free Massport shuttle bus to your terminal: about 37 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 | 4:21 am | 12:54 am | Every 8 min | About 37 min |
| Friday | 4:21 am | 1:57 am | Every 8 min | About 37 min |
| Saturday | 5:06 am | 1:58 am | Every 10 min | About 31 min |
| Sunday | 5:20 am | 12:46 am | Every 11 min | About 35 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 Silver Line SL1 (the least frequent part of the trip).
Late at night
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves Park Street at 12:54 am and gets to Logan Airport around 1:23 am, using Silver Line SL1. 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 12:46 am. Late at night, ask Cobblehop for the last trip. It checks live times and tells you when to leave.
Tips for this trip
- Changing at South Station. You don't leave the station. Follow the signs for Silver Line SL1.
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
- Silver Line SL1 to the airport. You pay one $2.40 subway fare, and a transfer from the Red Line to the SL1 is free.
- 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 Logan Airport: common questions
How do I get from Boston Common to Logan Airport by public transit?
Walk about 4 min to Park Street, then take the Red Line toward Braintree to South Station, then the Silver Line SL1 to your terminal. The trip takes about 37 minutes (34-40 min depending on the connection).
How long does it take to get from Boston Common to Logan Airport?
About 37 minutes on the main route, or 34-40 minutes depending on the connection.
Do I have to change along the way?
Yes, once: at South Station. Walk about 4 min to Park Street, then take the Red Line toward Braintree to South Station, then the Silver Line SL1 to your terminal.
How often does the Silver Line SL1 run?
Every 8 min on weekdays during the day, every 10 min on Saturdays and every 11 min on Sundays, on the fall 2026 schedule.
What time is the last bus from Boston Common to Logan Airport?
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves Park Street at 12:54 am and gets to Logan Airport around 1:23 am, using Silver Line SL1. 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 12:46 am.
Related routes
- Logan Airport to Boston Common
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- Boston Common to Museum of Fine Arts
- South Station to Logan Airport
- Logan Airport to downtown Boston (guide)
- Never miss your stop (guide)
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: Silver Line SL1
- MBTA: Park Street station
- MBTA: South Station station
- MBTA: Logan Airport destination page
- Massport: public transportation to and from Logan
- MBTA: fares
- MBTA: elevator and accessibility alerts
Published October 29, 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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