Kendall Square to Boston Convention and Exhibition Center
How to get from Kendall Square to Boston Convention and Exhibition Center on public transit, with the stops, times and the last trip of the night.
Kendall Square to Boston Convention and Exhibition Center
- Red Line
- Bus 7
- Take the Red LineFrom Kendall/MIT, toward Braintree4 stops, about 7 min
- Walk about 2 min to Summer St @ South Station - Red Line entranceAfter you get off at South Station
- Take bus 7Toward City Point3 stops, about 3 min
- Get off at Summer St opp WTC AveThe stop after 350 Summer St
Weekdays, fall 2026 schedule · First and last trips
Quick answer: Take the Red Line toward Braintree to South Station, then bus 7 to Summer St opp WTC Ave. The trip takes about 19 minutes (17-21 min depending on the connection). On weekdays bus 7 runs every 11 min during the day.
Get the live route from Kendall to BCEC
Step by step
- At Kendall/MIT, take the Red Line toward Braintree.
- Ride 4 stops, about 7 min, through Charles/MGH, Park Street and Downtown Crossing, and get off at South Station.
- Walk about 2 min from South Station to Summer St @ South Station - Red Line entrance.
- At Summer St @ South Station - Red Line entrance, change to bus 7 toward City Point.
- Ride 3 stops, about 3 min. Get off at Summer St opp WTC Ave, the stop after 350 Summer St.
Other ways to go
- Take the Red Line toward Ashmont to South Station, then the Silver Line SL3 to World Trade Center, and walk about 7 min: about 23 min.
- Take the Red Line toward Ashmont to South Station, then the Silver Line SL1 to World Trade Center, and walk about 7 min: about 23 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 | 5:27 am | 12:42 am | Every 11 min | About 19 min |
| Friday | 5:27 am | 1:41 am | Every 11 min | About 19 min |
| Saturday | 5:28 am | 1:42 am | About every 40 min | About 17 min |
| Sunday | 6:13 am | 12:42 am | Varies | About 19 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 7 (the least frequent part of the trip).
Late at night
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves Kendall/MIT at 12:42 am and gets to Boston Convention and Exhibition Center around 1:05 am, using Red Line and Silver Line SL1. 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 350 Summer St. The next stop is Summer St opp WTC Ave. Start a live trip in Cobblehop and it alerts you before your stop.
- The convention center is on Summer Street in the Seaport. World Trade Center is the closest Silver Line station.
- 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 South Station) 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 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 Convention and Exhibition Center: common questions
How do I get from Kendall Square to Boston Convention and Exhibition Center by public transit?
Take the Red Line toward Braintree to South Station, then bus 7 to Summer St opp WTC Ave. The trip takes about 19 minutes (17-21 min depending on the connection).
How long does it take to get from Kendall Square to Boston Convention and Exhibition Center?
About 19 minutes on the main route, or 17-21 minutes depending on the connection.
Do I have to change along the way?
Yes, once: at South Station. Take the Red Line toward Braintree to South Station, then bus 7 to Summer St opp WTC Ave.
How often does bus 7 run?
Every 11 min on weekdays during the day and about every 40 min on Saturdays, on the fall 2026 schedule.
What time is the last train from Kendall Square to Boston Convention and Exhibition Center?
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves Kendall/MIT at 12:42 am and gets to Boston Convention and Exhibition Center around 1:05 am, using Red Line and Silver Line SL1. 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 Seaport World Trade Center
- Kendall Square to the Seaport
- Back Bay Station to Boston Convention and Exhibition Center
- Boston Common to Boston Convention and Exhibition Center
- Never miss your stop (guide)
More routes from Kendall Square
- Kendall Square to Institute of Contemporary Art
- Kendall Square to Boston Children's Museum
- Kendall Square to Leader Bank Pavilion
- Kendall Square to New England Aquarium
- Kendall Square to Long Wharf ferry terminal
- All routes from Kendall Square
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 7
- MBTA: Kendall/MIT station
- MBTA: South Station 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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