Kendall Square to Boston Children's Hospital
Plain directions from Kendall Square to Boston Children's Hospital, checked against the fall 2026 MBTA schedule.
Kendall Square to Boston Children's Hospital
- Red Line
- Bus 47
- Take the Red LineFrom Kendall/MIT, toward Alewife1 stop, about 2 min
- Walk about 3 min to Green St @ Magazine StAfter you get off at Central
- Take bus 47Toward Broadway12 stops, about 17 min
- Get off at Longwood Ave @ Blackfan StThe stop after Longwood Ave @ Brookline Ave
Weekdays, fall 2026 schedule · First and last trips
Quick answer: Take the Red Line toward Alewife to Central, then bus 47 to Longwood Ave @ Blackfan St. The trip takes about 29 minutes (25-32 min depending on the connection). On weekdays bus 47 runs about every 20 min during the day.
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Step by step
- At Kendall/MIT, take the Red Line toward Alewife.
- Ride 1 stop, about 2 min to Central.
- Walk about 3 min from Central to Green St @ Magazine St.
- At Green St @ Magazine St, change to bus 47 toward Broadway.
- Ride about 17 min (12 stops). Get off at Longwood Ave @ Blackfan St, the stop after Longwood Ave @ Brookline Ave.
Other ways to go
- Take bus 85 to Longwood Ave @ Blackfan St: about 23 min.
- Take the Red Line toward Ashmont to Downtown Crossing, the Orange Line toward Forest Hills to Ruggles, then bus 65 to Longwood Ave @ Binney St: about 33 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 | 5:34 am | 12:51 am | About every 20 min | About 29 min |
| Friday | 5:34 am | 1:41 am | About every 20 min | About 29 min |
| Saturday | 5:20 am | 1:42 am | About every 30 min | About 28 min |
| Sunday | 6:00 am | 12:42 am | About once an hour | About 29 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 bus 47 (the least frequent part of the trip).
Late at night
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves Kendall/MIT at 12:51 am and gets to Boston Children's Hospital around 1:14 am. On Friday nights it runs later: the last trip leaves at 1:41 am. On Saturday nights the last trip leaves at 1:42 am, and on Sunday nights at 12:42 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 Longwood Ave @ Brookline Ave. The next stop is Longwood Ave @ Blackfan St. Start a live trip in Cobblehop and it alerts you before your stop.
- Boston Children's Hospital's main entrance is on Longwood Avenue in the Longwood Medical Area.
- 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 Central) 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 and bus. The subway is $2.40 one way, and a local bus is $1.70. Under an MBTA pilot that started September 1, 2026, you can change between bus and subway within 2 hours of your first tap and pay only the highest fare, if you use the same card or phone each time.
- 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 Boston Children's Hospital: common questions
How do I get from Kendall Square to Boston Children's Hospital by public transit?
Take the Red Line toward Alewife to Central, then bus 47 to Longwood Ave @ Blackfan St. The trip takes about 29 minutes (25-32 min depending on the connection).
How long does it take to get from Kendall Square to Boston Children's Hospital?
About 29 minutes on the main route, or 25-32 minutes depending on the connection.
Do I have to change along the way?
Yes, once: at Central. Take the Red Line toward Alewife to Central, then bus 47 to Longwood Ave @ Blackfan St.
How often does bus 47 run?
About every 20 min on weekdays during the day, about every 30 min on Saturdays and about once an hour on Sundays, on the fall 2026 schedule.
What time is the last bus from Kendall Square to Boston Children's Hospital?
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves Kendall/MIT at 12:51 am and gets to Boston Children's Hospital around 1:14 am. On Friday nights it runs later: the last trip leaves at 1:41 am. On Saturday nights the last trip leaves at 1:42 am, and on Sunday nights at 12:42 am.
Related routes
- Kendall Square to Longwood Medical Area
- Kendall Square to Brigham and Women's Hospital
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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: bus 47
- MBTA: Kendall/MIT station
- MBTA: Central 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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