Kendall Square to Adams National Historical Park
How to get from Kendall Square to Adams National Historical Park on public transit, with the stops, times and the last trip of the night.
Kendall Square to Adams National Historical Park
- Red Line
- Take the Red LineFrom Kendall/MIT, toward Braintree10 stops, about 26 min
- Get off at Quincy CenterThe stop after Wollaston
- Walk about 4 min to Adams National Historical ParkUse the Burgin Parkway exit
Weekdays, fall 2026 schedule · First and last trips
Quick answer: Take the Red Line toward Braintree to Quincy Center, and walk about 4 min. The trip takes about 30 minutes. On weekdays the Red Line runs every 9 min during the day.
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Step by step
- At Kendall/MIT, take the Red Line toward Braintree.
- Ride 10 stops, about 26 min. Get off at Quincy Center, the stop after Wollaston.
- Walk about 4 min to Adams National Historical Park. Use the Burgin Parkway exit.
Times and frequency
| Day | First trip | Last trip | How often (daytime) | Trip time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday-Thursday | 5:34 am | 12:35 am | Every 9 min | About 30 min |
| Friday | 5:34 am | 1:27 am | Every 9 min | About 30 min |
| Saturday | 5:35 am | 1:28 am | Every 12 min | About 29 min |
| Sunday | 6:20 am | 12:34 am | Every 12 min | About 30 min |
First and last trip are when the first train of the trip leaves Kendall/MIT, on the fall 2026 schedule. "How often" is for the Red Line.
Late at night
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves Kendall/MIT at 12:35 am and gets to Adams National Historical Park around 1:04 am. On Friday nights it runs later: the last trip leaves at 1:27 am. On Saturday nights the last trip leaves at 1:28 am, and on Sunday nights at 12:34 am. Late at night, ask Cobblehop for the last trip. It checks live times and tells you when to leave.
Tips for this trip
- Check the Red Line branch. Trains to Ashmont don't go to Quincy Center. Look for Braintree on the train sign.
- Know your stop. Get to the door after Wollaston. The next stop is Quincy Center. Start a live trip in Cobblehop and it alerts you before your stop.
- The Adams National Historical Park visitor center is on Hancock Street in Quincy Center. Tours to the Adams houses start there in season.
- Kendall/MIT station is on Main Street in Kendall Square, at the east end of MIT.
Step-free access
MBTA data lists every station on this route (Kendall/MIT and Quincy Center) as accessible. Kendall/MIT has 4 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.
Kendall Square to Adams National Historical Park: common questions
How do I get from Kendall Square to Adams National Historical Park by public transit?
Take the Red Line toward Braintree to Quincy Center, and walk about 4 min. The trip takes about 30 minutes.
How long does it take to get from Kendall Square to Adams National Historical Park?
About 30 minutes on the main route.
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 9 min on weekdays during the day, every 12 min on Saturdays and every 12 min on Sundays, on the fall 2026 schedule.
What time is the last train from Kendall Square to Adams National Historical Park?
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves Kendall/MIT at 12:35 am and gets to Adams National Historical Park around 1:04 am. On Friday nights it runs later: the last trip leaves at 1:27 am. On Saturday nights the last trip leaves at 1:28 am, and on Sunday nights at 12:34 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: Kendall/MIT station
- MBTA: Quincy 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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