Boston Common to South End
How to get from Boston Common to South End on public transit, with the stops, times and the last trip of the night.
Boston Common to South End
- Silver Line SL5
- Walk about 5 min to Temple Pl @ Washington StFrom Boston Common
- Take the Silver Line SL5Toward Nubian5 stops, about 11 min
- Get off at Washington St @ W Dedham StThe stop after Washington St @ E Berkeley St
- Walk about 3 min to South End
Weekdays, fall 2026 schedule · First and last trips
Quick answer: Walk about 5 min to Temple Pl @ Washington St, then take the Silver Line SL5 to Washington St @ W Dedham St, and walk about 3 min. The trip takes about 19 minutes (16-21 min depending on the connection). On weekdays the Silver Line SL5 runs every 10 min during the day. Walking takes about 24 minutes, so on a nice day you may not need the T at all.
Get the live route from Boston Common to South End
Step by step
- From Boston Common, walk about 5 min to Temple Pl @ Washington St.
- At Temple Pl @ Washington St, take the Silver Line SL5 toward Nubian.
- Ride 5 stops, about 11 min. Get off at Washington St @ W Dedham St, the stop after Washington St @ E Berkeley St.
- Walk about 3 min to South End.
Other ways to go
- Walk about 6 min to Downtown Crossing, then take the Orange Line toward Forest Hills to Back Bay, and walk about 12 min: about 22 min.
- Walk about 11 min to Washington St @ Tufts Med Ctr, then take the Silver Line SL4 to Washington St @ W Dedham St, and walk about 3 min: about 20 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 | 5:10 am | 1:07 am | Every 10 min | About 19 min |
| Friday | 5:10 am | 2:06 am | Every 10 min | About 19 min |
| Saturday | 5:34 am | 1:59 am | Every 12 min | About 18 min |
| Sunday | 6:16 am | 1:06 am | Every 9 min | About 17 min |
First and last trip are when the first bus of the trip leaves Temple Pl @ Washington St, on the fall 2026 schedule. "How often" is for the Silver Line SL5.
Late at night
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves Temple Pl @ Washington St at 1:07 am and gets to South End around 1:18 am. On Friday nights it runs later: the last trip leaves at 2:06 am. On Saturday nights the last trip leaves at 1:59 am, and on Sunday nights at 1:06 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 Washington St @ E Berkeley St. The next stop is Washington St @ W Dedham St. Start a live trip in Cobblehop and it alerts you before your stop.
- The South End's main streets are Tremont Street and Washington Street, with brick row houses and restaurants in between.
What it costs
- Bus. $1.70 one way, like any local bus.
- 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 South End: common questions
How do I get from Boston Common to South End by public transit?
Walk about 5 min to Temple Pl @ Washington St, then take the Silver Line SL5 to Washington St @ W Dedham St, and walk about 3 min. The trip takes about 19 minutes (16-21 min depending on the connection).
How long does it take to get from Boston Common to South End?
About 19 minutes on the main route, or 16-21 minutes depending on the connection. Walking takes about 24 minutes.
Do I have to change buses?
No. The Silver Line SL5 goes all the way, so it's one ride.
How often does the Silver Line SL5 run?
Every 10 min on weekdays during the day, every 12 min on Saturdays and every 9 min on Sundays, on the fall 2026 schedule.
What time is the last bus from Boston Common to South End?
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves Temple Pl @ Washington St at 1:07 am and gets to South End around 1:18 am. On Friday nights it runs later: the last trip leaves at 2:06 am. On Saturday nights the last trip leaves at 1:59 am, and on Sunday nights at 1:06 am.
Related routes
- Boston Common to Boston Medical Center
- Boston Common to Copley Square
- South Station to South End
- North Station to South End
- Never miss your stop (guide)
More routes from Boston Common
- Boston Common to Prudential Center
- Boston Common to Mapparium
- Boston Common to Symphony Hall
- Boston Common to Berklee College of Music
- Boston Common to Northeastern University
- 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:
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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