Kendall Square to Bunker Hill Monument
The T route from Kendall Square to Bunker Hill Monument: where to board, where to change, where to get off and how late it runs.
Kendall Square to Bunker Hill Monument
- Red Line
- Orange Line
- Take the Red LineFrom Kendall/MIT, toward Ashmont3 stops, about 6 min
- Change at Downtown Crossing
- Take the Orange LineToward Oak Grove4 stops, about 6 min
- Get off at Community CollegeThe stop after North Station
- Walk about 14 min to Bunker Hill Monument
Weekdays, fall 2026 schedule · First and last trips
Quick answer: Take the Red Line toward Ashmont to Downtown Crossing, then the Orange Line toward Oak Grove to Community College, and walk about 14 min. The trip takes about 34 minutes (32-36 min depending on the connection). On weekdays the Red Line runs every 5 min during the day.
Get the live route from Kendall to Bunker Hill Monument
Step by step
- At Kendall/MIT, take the Red Line toward Ashmont.
- Ride 3 stops, about 6 min, through Charles/MGH and Park Street, and get off at Downtown Crossing.
- At Downtown Crossing, change to the Orange Line toward Oak Grove.
- Ride 4 stops, about 6 min, through State, Haymarket and North Station, and get off at Community College.
- Walk about 14 min to Bunker Hill Monument.
Other ways to go
- Take the Red Line toward Ashmont to Downtown Crossing, then bus 93 to 121 Bunker Hill St opp Lexington St, and walk about 4 min: about 37 min.
- Take the Red Line toward Braintree to Downtown Crossing, then bus 92 to Warren St @ Winthrop St, and walk about 5 min: 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 | 5:27 am | 12:39 am | Every 5 min | About 34 min |
| Friday | 5:27 am | 1:27 am | Every 5 min | About 34 min |
| Saturday | 5:28 am | 1:28 am | Every 7 min | About 33 min |
| Sunday | 6:13 am | 12:29 am | Every 8 min | About 34 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 (the least frequent part of the trip).
Late at night
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves Kendall/MIT at 12:39 am and gets to Bunker Hill Monument around 1:28 am, using Red Line and bus 109 and bus 93. 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 12:29 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 North Station. The next stop is Community College. 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 Oak Grove.
- The Bunker Hill Monument is on Monument Square in Charlestown, at the top of a steep hill.
- 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, Downtown Crossing and Community College) 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.
Kendall Square to Bunker Hill Monument: common questions
How do I get from Kendall Square to Bunker Hill Monument by public transit?
Take the Red Line toward Ashmont to Downtown Crossing, then the Orange Line toward Oak Grove to Community College, and walk about 14 min. The trip takes about 34 minutes (32-36 min depending on the connection).
How long does it take to get from Kendall Square to Bunker Hill Monument?
About 34 minutes on the main route, or 32-36 minutes depending on the connection. Walking takes about 43 minutes.
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 Oak Grove to Community College, and walk about 14 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 Kendall Square to Bunker Hill Monument?
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves Kendall/MIT at 12:39 am and gets to Bunker Hill Monument around 1:28 am, using Red Line and bus 109 and bus 93. 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 12:29 am.
Related routes
- Kendall Square to USS Constitution
- Kendall Square to Bunker Hill Community College
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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: Kendall/MIT station
- MBTA: Downtown Crossing station
- MBTA: Community College 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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