Boston Common to Seaport World Trade Center
How to get from Boston Common to Seaport World Trade Center on public transit, with the stops, times and the last trip of the night.
Boston Common to Seaport World Trade Center
- Silver Line SL2
- Walk about 16 min to South StationFrom Boston Common
- Take the Silver Line SL2Toward Design Center2 stops, about 3 min
- Get off at World Trade CenterThe stop after Courthouse
- Walk about 3 min to Seaport World Trade CenterUse the 1 | Congress St exit
Weekdays, fall 2026 schedule · First and last trips
Quick answer: Walk about 16 min to South Station, then take the Silver Line SL2 to World Trade Center, and walk about 3 min. The trip takes about 21 minutes. On weekdays the Silver Line SL2 runs every 7 min during the day.
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Step by step
- From Boston Common, walk about 16 min to South Station.
- At South Station, take the Silver Line SL2 toward Design Center.
- Ride 2 stops, about 3 min. Get off at World Trade Center, the stop after Courthouse.
- Walk about 3 min to Seaport World Trade Center. Use the 1 | Congress St exit.
Other ways to go
- Walk about 16 min to South Station, then take the Silver Line SL3 to World Trade Center, and walk about 3 min: about 21 min.
- Walk about 16 min to South Station, then take the Silver Line SL1 to World Trade Center, and walk about 3 min: about 22 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 | 4:31 am | 1:09 am | Every 7 min | About 21 min |
| Friday | 4:31 am | 1:57 am | Every 7 min | About 21 min |
| Saturday | 4:58 am | 1:58 am | Every 10 min | About 22 min |
| Sunday | 5:30 am | 1:09 am | About every 15 min | About 22 min |
First and last trip are when the first bus of the trip leaves South Station, on the fall 2026 schedule. "How often" is for the Silver Line SL2.
Late at night
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves South Station at 1:09 am and gets to Seaport World Trade Center around 1:32 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 1:09 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 Courthouse. The next stop is World Trade Center. Start a live trip in Cobblehop and it alerts you before your stop.
- The Seaport World Trade Center is on Seaport Boulevard at Commonwealth Pier.
Step-free access
MBTA data lists every station on this route (South Station and World Trade Center) 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 Seaport World Trade Center: common questions
How do I get from Boston Common to Seaport World Trade Center by public transit?
Walk about 16 min to South Station, then take the Silver Line SL2 to World Trade Center, and walk about 3 min. The trip takes about 21 minutes.
How long does it take to get from Boston Common to Seaport World Trade Center?
About 21 minutes on the main route. Walking takes about 34 minutes.
Do I have to change buses?
No. The Silver Line SL2 goes all the way, so it's one ride.
How often does the Silver Line SL2 run?
Every 7 min on weekdays during the day, every 10 min on Saturdays and about every 15 min on Sundays, on the fall 2026 schedule.
What time is the last bus from Boston Common to Seaport World Trade Center?
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves South Station at 1:09 am and gets to Seaport World Trade Center around 1:32 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 1:09 am.
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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: Silver Line SL2
- MBTA: South Station station
- MBTA: World Trade Center 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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