Boston Common to New England Aquarium
How to get from Boston Common to New England Aquarium on public transit, with the stops, times and the last trip of the night.
Boston Common to New England Aquarium
- Blue Line
- Walk about 12 min to Government CenterFrom Boston Common
- Take the Blue LineToward Wonderland2 stops, about 2 min
- Get off at AquariumThe stop after State
- Walk about 5 min to New England AquariumUse the State St exit
Weekdays, fall 2026 schedule · First and last trips
Quick answer: Walk about 12 min to Government Center, then take the Blue Line toward Wonderland to Aquarium, and walk about 5 min. The trip takes about 19 minutes. On weekdays the Blue Line runs every 5 min during the day. Walking takes about 21 minutes, so on a nice day you may not need the T at all.
Get the live route from Boston Common to the Aquarium
Step by step
- From Boston Common, walk about 12 min to Government Center.
- At Government Center, take the Blue Line toward Wonderland.
- Ride 2 stops, about 2 min, through State, and get off at Aquarium.
- Walk about 5 min to New England Aquarium. Use the State St exit.
Other ways to go
- Walk about 4 min to Park Street, then take the Green Line to Government Center, then the Blue Line toward Wonderland to Aquarium, and walk about 5 min: about 19 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 | 5:11 am | 12:53 am | Every 5 min | About 19 min |
| Friday | 5:11 am | 1:52 am | Every 5 min | About 19 min |
| Saturday | 5:01 am | 1:52 am | Every 7 min | About 19 min |
| Sunday | 5:45 am | 12:53 am | Every 7 min | About 19 min |
First and last trip are when the first train of the trip leaves Government Center, on the fall 2026 schedule. "How often" is for the Blue Line.
Late at night
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves Government Center at 12:53 am and gets to New England Aquarium around 1:00 am. On Friday nights it runs later: the last trip leaves at 1:52 am. On Saturday nights the last trip leaves at 1:52 am, and on Sunday nights at 12:53 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 State. The next stop is Aquarium. Start a live trip in Cobblehop and it alerts you before your stop.
- The New England Aquarium is on Central Wharf, a short walk from Aquarium station on the Blue Line.
Step-free access
MBTA data lists every station on this route (Government Center and Aquarium) as accessible. Aquarium 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 New England Aquarium: common questions
How do I get from Boston Common to New England Aquarium by public transit?
Walk about 12 min to Government Center, then take the Blue Line toward Wonderland to Aquarium, and walk about 5 min. The trip takes about 19 minutes.
How long does it take to get from Boston Common to New England Aquarium?
About 19 minutes on the main route. Walking takes about 21 minutes.
Do I have to change trains?
No. The Blue Line goes all the way, so it's one ride.
How often does the Blue Line run?
Every 5 min on weekdays during the day, every 7 min on Saturdays and every 7 min on Sundays, on the fall 2026 schedule.
What time is the last train from Boston Common to New England Aquarium?
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves Government Center at 12:53 am and gets to New England Aquarium around 1:00 am. On Friday nights it runs later: the last trip leaves at 1:52 am. On Saturday nights the last trip leaves at 1:52 am, and on Sunday nights at 12:53 am.
Related routes
- Boston Common to Logan Airport
- Boston Common to Museum of Fine Arts
- South Station to New England Aquarium
- North Station to New England Aquarium
- Never miss your stop (guide)
More routes to and from Boston Common
- Boston Common to Fenway Park
- Boston Common to Harvard Square
- Harvard Square to Boston Common
- Logan Airport to Boston Common
- North Station to Boston Common
- All routes
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: Blue Line
- MBTA: Government Center station
- MBTA: Aquarium station
- 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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