Harvard Square to Samuel Adams Boston Brewery
How to get from Harvard Square to Samuel Adams Boston Brewery on public transit, with the stops, times and the last trip of the night.
Harvard Square to Samuel Adams Boston Brewery
- Red Line
- Orange Line
- Take the Red LineFrom Harvard, toward Ashmont5 stops, about 12 min
- Change at Downtown Crossing
- Take the Orange LineToward Forest Hills8 stops, about 13 min
- Get off at Stony BrookThe stop after Jackson Square
- Walk about 7 min to Samuel Adams Boston Brewery
Weekdays, fall 2026 schedule · First and last trips
Quick answer: Take the Red Line toward Ashmont to Downtown Crossing, then the Orange Line toward Forest Hills to Stony Brook, and walk about 7 min. The trip takes about 40 minutes (39-43 min depending on the connection). On weekdays the Red Line runs every 5 min during the day.
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Step by step
- At Harvard, take the Red Line toward Ashmont.
- Ride 5 stops, about 12 min, through Central, Kendall/MIT, Charles/MGH and Park Street, and get off at Downtown Crossing.
- At Downtown Crossing, change to the Orange Line toward Forest Hills.
- Ride 8 stops, about 13 min. Get off at Stony Brook, the stop after Jackson Square.
- Walk about 7 min to Samuel Adams Boston Brewery.
Times and frequency
| Day | First trip | Last trip | How often (daytime) | Trip time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday-Thursday | 4:57 am | 12:50 am | Every 5 min | About 40 min |
| Friday | 4:57 am | 1:50 am | Every 5 min | About 40 min |
| Saturday | 4:32 am | 1:32 am | Every 7 min | About 41 min |
| Sunday | 5:42 am | 12:46 am | Every 8 min | About 41 min |
First and last trip are when the first train of the trip leaves Harvard, on the fall 2026 schedule. "How often" is for the Red Line (the least frequent part of the trip).
Late at night
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves Harvard at 12:50 am and gets to Samuel Adams Boston Brewery around 1:41 am, using bus 1 and bus 39. On Friday nights it runs later: the last trip leaves at 1:50 am. On Saturday nights the last trip leaves at 1:32 am, and on Sunday nights at 12:46 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 Jackson Square. The next stop is Stony Brook. Start a live trip in Cobblehop and it alerts you before your stop.
- Changing at Downtown Crossing. You don't leave the station. Follow the signs for Orange Line toward Forest Hills.
- The Samuel Adams Boston Brewery is on Germania Street in Jamaica Plain, near Stony Brook station.
Step-free access
MBTA data lists every station on this route (Harvard, Downtown Crossing and Stony Brook) as accessible. Downtown Crossing 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. Changing between subway lines is free.
- 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.
Harvard Square to Samuel Adams Boston Brewery: common questions
How do I get from Harvard Square to Samuel Adams Boston Brewery by public transit?
Take the Red Line toward Ashmont to Downtown Crossing, then the Orange Line toward Forest Hills to Stony Brook, and walk about 7 min. The trip takes about 40 minutes (39-43 min depending on the connection).
How long does it take to get from Harvard Square to Samuel Adams Boston Brewery?
About 40 minutes on the main route, or 39-43 minutes depending on the connection.
Do I have to change along the way?
Yes, once: at Downtown Crossing. Take the Red Line toward Ashmont to Downtown Crossing, then the Orange Line toward Forest Hills to Stony Brook, and walk about 7 min.
How often does the Red Line run?
Every 5 min on weekdays during the day, every 7 min on Saturdays and every 8 min on Sundays, on the fall 2026 schedule.
What time is the last train from Harvard Square to Samuel Adams Boston Brewery?
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves Harvard at 12:50 am and gets to Samuel Adams Boston Brewery around 1:41 am, using bus 1 and bus 39. On Friday nights it runs later: the last trip leaves at 1:50 am. On Saturday nights the last trip leaves at 1:32 am, and on Sunday nights at 12:46 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: Red Line
- MBTA: Orange Line
- MBTA: Harvard station
- MBTA: Downtown Crossing station
- MBTA: Stony Brook 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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