Boston Common to Longfellow House
How to get from Boston Common to Longfellow House on public transit, with the stops, times and the last trip of the night.
Boston Common to Longfellow House
- Red Line
- Walk about 4 min to Park StreetFrom Boston Common
- Take the Red LineToward Alewife4 stops, about 10 min
- Get off at HarvardThe stop after Central
- Walk about 11 min to Longfellow HouseUse the Brattle Square exit
Weekdays, fall 2026 schedule · First and last trips
Quick answer: Walk about 4 min to Park Street, then take the Red Line toward Alewife to Harvard, and walk about 11 min. The trip takes about 26 minutes. On weekdays the Red Line runs every 5 min during the day.
Get the live route from Boston Common to Longfellow House
Step by step
- From Boston Common, walk about 4 min to Park Street.
- At Park Street, take the Red Line toward Alewife.
- Ride 4 stops, about 10 min, through Charles/MGH, Kendall/MIT and Central, and get off at Harvard.
- Walk about 11 min to Longfellow House. Use the Brattle Square exit.
Times and frequency
| Day | First trip | Last trip | How often (daytime) | Trip time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday-Thursday | 5:09 am | 1:05 am | Every 5 min | About 26 min |
| Friday | 5:09 am | 2:07 am | Every 5 min | About 26 min |
| Saturday | 5:15 am | 2:01 am | Every 6 min | About 26 min |
| Sunday | 6:17 am | 1:00 am | Every 6 min | About 26 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 1:05 am and gets to Longfellow House around 1:50 am, using Green Line and bus 1. On Friday nights it runs later: the last trip leaves at 2:07 am. On Saturday nights the last trip leaves at 2:01 am, and on Sunday nights at 1:00 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 Central. The next stop is Harvard. Start a live trip in Cobblehop and it alerts you before your stop.
- Longfellow House-Washington's Headquarters is on Brattle Street in Cambridge, west of Harvard Square.
Step-free access
MBTA data lists every station on this route (Park Street and Harvard) 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 Longfellow House: common questions
How do I get from Boston Common to Longfellow House by public transit?
Walk about 4 min to Park Street, then take the Red Line toward Alewife to Harvard, and walk about 11 min. The trip takes about 26 minutes.
How long does it take to get from Boston Common to Longfellow House?
About 26 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 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 Longfellow House?
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves Park Street at 1:05 am and gets to Longfellow House around 1:50 am, using Green Line and bus 1. On Friday nights it runs later: the last trip leaves at 2:07 am. On Saturday nights the last trip leaves at 2:01 am, and on Sunday nights at 1:00 am.
Related routes
- Boston Common to Mount Auburn Hospital
- Boston Common to Harvard Square
- South Station to Longfellow House
- North Station to Longfellow House
- Never miss your stop (guide)
More routes from Boston Common
- Boston Common to Harvard Stadium
- Boston Common to Harvard Museum of Natural History
- Boston Common to Harvard Art Museums
- Boston Common to Harvard Business School
- Boston Common to Porter Square
- 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: Harvard 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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