Boston to Kingston

The train route from Boston to Kingston: where to board, where to change, where to get off and how late it runs.

By Ahmad Haji, founder of Cobblehop · October 29, 2026

Get the live route from Boston to Kingston

Step by step

1. At South Station, take the Kingston Line toward Kingston.
2. Ride about 61 min to Kingston, with 7 stops on the way.

Times and frequency

First and last trip are when the first train of the trip leaves South Station, on the fall 2026 schedule. "How often" is for Kingston Line trains.

Late at night

On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves South Station at 11:59 pm and gets to Kingston around 1:02 am, using Fall River/New Bedford Line and Kingston Line. On Saturday nights the last trip leaves at 11:50 pm, and on Sunday nights at 11:50 pm. Late at night, ask Cobblehop for the last trip. It checks live times and tells you when to leave.

Tips for this trip

• Inbound or outbound. Commuter Rail trains toward Boston are called inbound and trains leaving Boston are outbound. This trip is outbound: look for Kingston on the departure board, and find the track number there a few minutes before the train leaves.

Step-free access

MBTA data lists every station on this route (South Station and Kingston) 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

• Commuter Rail. South Station to Kingston is a Zone 8 fare, $12.25 one way. On Saturdays and Sundays, a $10.00 weekend pass covers unlimited Commuter Rail rides.
• Buying a train ticket. Tap-to-pay doesn't work on the Commuter Rail. Use the mTicket app, a fare machine or ticket window, or pay the conductor. Paying on board can add a $3 fee when you board at a station that sells tickets.
• Kids. Children 11 and under ride the MBTA free.

Fares as of October 2026. Check the MBTA's fares page before you ride.

Boston to Kingston: common questions

How do I get from Boston to Kingston by public transit?

Take the Kingston Line to Kingston. The trip takes about 62 minutes (59-63 min depending on the connection).

How long does it take to get from Boston to Kingston?

About 62 minutes on the main route, or 59-63 minutes depending on the connection.

Do I have to change trains?

No. The Kingston Line goes all the way, so it's one ride.

How often do Kingston Line trains run?

About every 90 min on weekdays during the day, about every 2 hours on Saturdays and about every 2 hours on Sundays, on the fall 2026 schedule.

What time is the last train from Boston to Kingston?

On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves South Station at 11:59 pm and gets to Kingston around 1:02 am, using Fall River/New Bedford Line and Kingston Line. On Saturday nights the last trip leaves at 11:50 pm, and on Sunday nights at 11:50 pm.

Related routes

• Last train from Kingston to Boston
• Boston to Plymouth
• Boston to Hingham
• Boston to New Bedford
• Never miss your stop (guide)

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: Kingston Line timetable
• MBTA: South Station station
• MBTA: Kingston station
• MBTA: fares
• MBTA: Commuter Rail fare zones
• 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.