Kendall Square to Boston Medical Center
The T route from Kendall Square to Boston Medical Center: where to board, where to change, where to get off and how late it runs.
Kendall Square to Boston Medical Center
- Red Line
- Silver Line SL5
- Take the Red LineFrom Kendall/MIT, toward Ashmont2 stops, about 4 min
- Walk about 3 min to Temple Pl @ Washington StAfter you get off at Park Street
- Take the Silver Line SL5Toward Nubian7 stops, about 13 min
- Get off at Washington St @ Worcester StThe stop after Washington St @ W Newton St
- Walk about 7 min to Boston Medical Center
Weekdays, fall 2026 schedule · First and last trips
Quick answer: Take the Red Line toward Ashmont to Park Street, then the Silver Line SL5 to Washington St @ Worcester St, and walk about 7 min. The trip takes about 31 minutes (27-32 min depending on the connection). On weekdays the Silver Line SL5 runs every 10 min during the day.
Get the live route from Kendall to Boston Medical Center
Step by step
- At Kendall/MIT, take the Red Line toward Ashmont.
- Ride 2 stops, about 4 min, through Charles/MGH, and get off at Park Street.
- Walk about 3 min from Park Street to Temple Pl @ Washington St.
- At Temple Pl @ Washington St, change to the Silver Line SL5 toward Nubian.
- Ride 7 stops, about 13 min. Get off at Washington St @ Worcester St, the stop after Washington St @ W Newton St.
- Walk about 7 min to Boston Medical Center.
Other ways to go
- Take the Red Line toward Ashmont to Broadway, then bus 47 to Harrison Ave @ Worcester Sq, and walk about 4 min: about 30 min.
- Take the Red Line toward Braintree to Andrew, then bus CT3 to Albany St opp Boston Medical: about 30 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 | 5:15 am | 1:29 am | Every 10 min | About 31 min |
| Friday | 5:15 am | 2:28 am | Every 10 min | About 31 min |
| Saturday | 5:14 am | 2:30 am | Every 12 min | About 30 min |
| Sunday | 6:15 am | 1:21 am | Every 9 min | 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 the Silver Line SL5 (the least frequent part of the trip).
Late at night
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves Kendall/MIT at 1:29 am and gets to Boston Medical Center around 1:44 am, using bus 1. On Friday nights it runs later: the last trip leaves at 2:28 am. On Saturday nights the last trip leaves at 2:30 am, and on Sunday nights at 1:21 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 Washington St @ W Newton St. The next stop is Washington St @ Worcester St. Start a live trip in Cobblehop and it alerts you before your stop.
- Boston Medical Center is in the South End, along Albany Street and Harrison Avenue.
- 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 Park Street) as accessible. Park Street has 6 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 Medical Center: common questions
How do I get from Kendall Square to Boston Medical Center by public transit?
Take the Red Line toward Ashmont to Park Street, then the Silver Line SL5 to Washington St @ Worcester St, and walk about 7 min. The trip takes about 31 minutes (27-32 min depending on the connection).
How long does it take to get from Kendall Square to Boston Medical Center?
About 31 minutes on the main route, or 27-32 minutes depending on the connection.
Do I have to change along the way?
Yes, once: at Park Street. Take the Red Line toward Ashmont to Park Street, then the Silver Line SL5 to Washington St @ Worcester St, and walk about 7 min.
How often does the Silver Line SL5 run?
Every 10 min on weekdays during the day, every 12 min on Saturdays and every 9 min on Sundays, on the fall 2026 schedule.
What time is the last bus from Kendall Square to Boston Medical Center?
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves Kendall/MIT at 1:29 am and gets to Boston Medical Center around 1:44 am, using bus 1. On Friday nights it runs later: the last trip leaves at 2:28 am. On Saturday nights the last trip leaves at 2:30 am, and on Sunday nights at 1:21 am.
Related routes
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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: Silver Line SL5
- MBTA: Kendall/MIT station
- MBTA: Park Street 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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