Kendall Square to Leader Bank Pavilion
The T route from Kendall Square to Leader Bank Pavilion: where to board, where to change, where to get off and how late it runs.
Kendall Square to Leader Bank Pavilion
- Red Line
- Silver Line SL2
- Take the Red LineFrom Kendall/MIT, toward Ashmont4 stops, about 7 min
- Change at South Station
- Take the Silver Line SL2Toward Design Center4 stops, about 7 min
- Get off at Northern Ave @ Harbor StThe stop after Silver Line Way
- Walk about 3 min to Leader Bank Pavilion
Weekdays, fall 2026 schedule · First and last trips
Quick answer: Take the Red Line toward Ashmont to South Station, then the Silver Line SL2 to Northern Ave @ Harbor St, and walk about 3 min. The trip takes about 24 minutes (22-26 min depending on the connection). On weekdays the Silver Line SL2 runs every 7 min during the day.
Get the live route from Kendall to Leader Bank Pavilion
Step by step
- At Kendall/MIT, take the Red Line toward Ashmont.
- Ride 4 stops, about 7 min, through Charles/MGH, Park Street and Downtown Crossing, and get off at South Station.
- At South Station, change to the Silver Line SL2 toward Design Center.
- Ride 4 stops, about 7 min. Get off at Northern Ave @ Harbor St, the stop after Silver Line Way.
- Walk about 3 min to Leader Bank Pavilion.
Other ways to go
- Take the Red Line toward Ashmont to South Station, then the Silver Line SL3 to Silver Line Way, and walk about 5 min: about 23 min.
- Take the Red Line toward Braintree to South Station, then the Silver Line SL1 to Silver Line Way, and walk about 5 min: about 24 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 | 5:34 am | 12:42 am | Every 7 min | About 24 min |
| Friday | 5:34 am | 1:41 am | Every 7 min | About 24 min |
| Saturday | 5:28 am | 1:42 am | Every 10 min | About 23 min |
| Sunday | 6:13 am | 12:42 am | About every 15 min | About 26 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 SL2 (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 Leader Bank Pavilion 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 Silver Line Way. The next stop is Northern Ave @ Harbor St. Start a live trip in Cobblehop and it alerts you before your stop.
- Changing at South Station. You don't leave the station. Follow the signs for Silver Line SL2.
- Leader Bank Pavilion is an open-air concert venue on Northern Avenue in the Seaport.
- 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. $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 Leader Bank Pavilion: common questions
How do I get from Kendall Square to Leader Bank Pavilion by public transit?
Take the Red Line toward Ashmont to South Station, then the Silver Line SL2 to Northern Ave @ Harbor St, and walk about 3 min. The trip takes about 24 minutes (22-26 min depending on the connection).
How long does it take to get from Kendall Square to Leader Bank Pavilion?
About 24 minutes on the main route, or 22-26 minutes depending on the connection.
Do I have to change along the way?
Yes, once: at South Station. Take the Red Line toward Ashmont to South Station, then the Silver Line SL2 to Northern Ave @ Harbor St, and walk about 3 min.
How often does the Silver Line SL2 run?
Every 7 min on weekdays during the day, every 10 min on Saturdays and about every 15 min on Sundays, on the fall 2026 schedule.
What time is the last train from Kendall Square to Leader Bank Pavilion?
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves Kendall/MIT at 12:42 am and gets to Leader Bank Pavilion 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 Leader Bank Pavilion
- Boston Common to Leader Bank Pavilion
- Never miss your stop (guide)
More routes from Kendall Square
- Kendall Square to Institute of Contemporary Art
- Kendall Square to Boston Convention and Exhibition Center
- Kendall Square to Boston Children's Museum
- 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: Silver Line SL2
- 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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