Kendall Square to JFK Birthplace
How to get from Kendall Square to JFK Birthplace on public transit, with the stops, times and the last trip of the night.
Kendall Square to JFK Birthplace
- Red Line
- Bus 66
- Take the Red LineFrom Kendall/MIT, toward Alewife2 stops, about 6 min
- Walk about 3 min to Harvard Sq @ Garden St - Dawes IslandAfter you get off at Harvard
- Take bus 66Toward Nubian via Allston17 stops, about 25 min
- Get off at Harvard St @ Shailer StThe stop after Harvard St @ Coolidge St
- Walk about 5 min to JFK Birthplace
Weekdays, fall 2026 schedule · First and last trips
Quick answer: Take the Red Line toward Alewife to Harvard, then bus 66 to Harvard St @ Shailer St, and walk about 5 min. The trip takes about 43 minutes (38-46 min depending on the connection). On weekdays bus 66 runs every 10 min during the day.
Get the live route from Kendall to JFK Birthplace
Step by step
- At Kendall/MIT, take the Red Line toward Alewife.
- Ride 2 stops, about 6 min, through Central, and get off at Harvard.
- Walk about 3 min from Harvard to Harvard Sq @ Garden St - Dawes Island.
- At Harvard Sq @ Garden St - Dawes Island, change to bus 66 toward Nubian via Allston.
- Ride about 25 min (17 stops). Get off at Harvard St @ Shailer St, the stop after Harvard St @ Coolidge St.
- Walk about 5 min to JFK Birthplace.
Other ways to go
- Take bus 64 to Cambridge St @ Lincoln St, then bus 66 to Harvard St @ Shailer St, and walk about 5 min: about 40 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 | 12:39 am | Every 10 min | About 43 min |
| Friday | 5:15 am | 1:41 am | Every 10 min | About 43 min |
| Saturday | 5:20 am | 1:42 am | Every 11 min | About 46 min |
| Sunday | 6:00 am | 12:55 am | About every 15 min | About 43 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 66 (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 JFK Birthplace around 1:20 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 12:55 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 Harvard St @ Coolidge St. The next stop is Harvard St @ Shailer St. Start a live trip in Cobblehop and it alerts you before your stop.
- The John F. Kennedy National Historic Site is a house on Beals Street in Brookline. It's seasonal, so check the National Park Service before you go.
- 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 Harvard) 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 JFK Birthplace: common questions
How do I get from Kendall Square to JFK Birthplace by public transit?
Take the Red Line toward Alewife to Harvard, then bus 66 to Harvard St @ Shailer St, and walk about 5 min. The trip takes about 43 minutes (38-46 min depending on the connection).
How long does it take to get from Kendall Square to JFK Birthplace?
About 43 minutes on the main route, or 38-46 minutes depending on the connection.
Do I have to change along the way?
Yes, once: at Harvard. Take the Red Line toward Alewife to Harvard, then bus 66 to Harvard St @ Shailer St, and walk about 5 min.
How often does bus 66 run?
Every 10 min on weekdays during the day, every 11 min on Saturdays and about every 15 min on Sundays, on the fall 2026 schedule.
What time is the last bus from Kendall Square to JFK Birthplace?
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves Kendall/MIT at 12:39 am and gets to JFK Birthplace around 1:20 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 12:55 am.
Related routes
- Kendall Square to Coolidge Corner, Brookline
- Kendall Square to Agganis Arena
- Back Bay Station to JFK Birthplace
- Boston Common to JFK Birthplace
- Never miss your stop (guide)
More routes from Kendall Square
- Kendall Square to Boston University
- Kendall Square to Brigham and Women's Hospital
- Kendall Square to Longwood Medical Area
- Kendall Square to Harvard Business School
- Kendall Square to Boston Children's Hospital
- 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 66
- MBTA: Kendall/MIT station
- MBTA: Harvard 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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