Boston Common to the Seaport
The T route from Boston Common to the Seaport: where to board, where to change, where to get off and how late it runs.
Boston Common to the Seaport
- 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 the SeaportUse the 7 | Summer St 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 Seaport
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 the Seaport. Use the 7 | Summer St exit.
Other ways to go
- Walk about 16 min to South Station, then take the Silver Line SL2 to Courthouse, and walk about 7 min: about 23 min.
- Walk about 16 min to South Station, then take the Silver Line SL3 to Courthouse, and walk about 7 min: about 23 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 | 1:09 am | Every 5 min | About 24 min |
| Friday | 4:21 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 the Seaport around 1:30 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.
- Seaport Boulevard and Northern Avenue are the Seaport's main streets. Courthouse and World Trade Center are underground Silver Line stations.
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 the Seaport: common questions
How do I get from Boston Common to the Seaport 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 the Seaport?
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 the Seaport?
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves Park Street at 1:09 am and gets to the Seaport around 1:30 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
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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: 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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