Kendall Square to Emmanuel College
Plain directions from Kendall Square to Emmanuel College, checked against the fall 2026 MBTA schedule.
Kendall Square to Emmanuel College
- Bus 85
- Take bus 85From Ames St @ Main St, toward Ruggles7 stops, about 15 min
- Get off at Brookline Ave @ Pilgrim RdThe stop after Park Dr @ Fenway Sta
- Walk about 3 min to Emmanuel College
Weekdays, fall 2026 schedule · First and last trips
Quick answer: Take bus 85 to Brookline Ave @ Pilgrim Rd, and walk about 3 min. The trip takes about 20 minutes (17-23 min depending on the connection). On weekdays bus 85 runs about every 25 min during the day.
Get the live route from Kendall to Emmanuel College
Step by step
- At Ames St @ Main St, take bus 85 toward Ruggles.
- Ride 7 stops, about 15 min. Get off at Brookline Ave @ Pilgrim Rd, the stop after Park Dr @ Fenway Sta.
- Walk about 3 min to Emmanuel College.
Other ways to go
- Take the Red Line toward Alewife to Central, then bus 47 to Brookline Ave @ Pilgrim Rd, and walk about 3 min: about 26 min.
- Take the Red Line toward Braintree to Park Street, then the Green Line toward Riverside to Fenway, and walk about 9 min: about 36 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 | 5:44 am | 12:51 am | About every 25 min | About 20 min |
| Friday | 5:44 am | 1:41 am | About every 25 min | About 20 min |
| Saturday | 5:20 am | 1:42 am | Varies | About 20 min |
| Sunday | 6:15 am | 12:42 am | Varies | About 20 min |
First and last trip are when the first bus of the trip leaves Ames St @ Main St, on the fall 2026 schedule. "How often" is for bus 85.
Late at night
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves Ames St @ Main St at 12:51 am and gets to Emmanuel College around 1:12 am, using Red Line and bus 47. 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 Park Dr @ Fenway Sta. The next stop is Brookline Ave @ Pilgrim Rd. Start a live trip in Cobblehop and it alerts you before your stop.
- Emmanuel College is on the Fenway, near the Longwood Medical Area.
- Kendall/MIT station is on Main Street in Kendall Square, at the east end of MIT.
What it costs
- Bus. $1.70 one way, like any local bus.
- 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 Emmanuel College: common questions
How do I get from Kendall Square to Emmanuel College by public transit?
Take bus 85 to Brookline Ave @ Pilgrim Rd, and walk about 3 min. The trip takes about 20 minutes (17-23 min depending on the connection).
How long does it take to get from Kendall Square to Emmanuel College?
About 20 minutes on the main route, or 17-23 minutes depending on the connection.
Do I have to change buses?
No. Bus 85 goes all the way, so it's one ride.
How often does bus 85 run?
About every 25 min on weekdays during the day, on the fall 2026 schedule.
What time is the last bus from Kendall Square to Emmanuel College?
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves Ames St @ Main St at 12:51 am and gets to Emmanuel College around 1:12 am, using Red Line and bus 47. 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.
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More routes from Kendall Square
- Kendall Square to Longwood Medical Area
- Kendall Square to Brigham and Women's Hospital
- Kendall Square to Fenway Park
- Kendall Square to Museum of Fine Arts
- Kendall Square to Wentworth Institute of Technology
- All routes from Kendall Square
Official sources
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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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