Kendall Square to Pope John Paul II Park
The T route from Kendall Square to Pope John Paul II Park: where to board, where to change, where to get off and how late it runs.
Kendall Square to Pope John Paul II Park
- Red Line
- Bus 215
- Take the Red LineFrom Kendall/MIT, toward Ashmont11 stops, about 23 min
- Change at Ashmont
- Take bus 215Toward Quincy Center9 stops, about 3 min
- Get off at Granite Ave opp Hilltop StThe stop after Granite Ave @ Milton St
- Walk about 16 min to Pope John Paul II Park
Weekdays, fall 2026 schedule · First and last trips
Quick answer: Take the Red Line to Ashmont, then bus 215 to Granite Ave opp Hilltop St, and walk about 16 min. The trip takes about 50 minutes (48-55 min depending on the connection). On weekdays bus 215 runs about every 30 min during the day.
Get the live route from Kendall to Pope John Paul II Park
Step by step
- At Kendall/MIT, take the Red Line toward Ashmont.
- Ride about 23 min (11 stops). Get off at Ashmont, the stop after Shawmut.
- At Ashmont, change to bus 215 toward Quincy Center.
- Ride 9 stops, about 3 min. Get off at Granite Ave opp Hilltop St, the stop after Granite Ave @ Milton St.
- Walk about 16 min to Pope John Paul II Park.
Other ways to go
- Take the Red Line toward Ashmont to Fields Corner, then bus 201 to Hallet St @ Florian Hall, and walk about 9 min: about 56 min.
- Take the Red Line toward Ashmont to Fields Corner, then bus 210 to Neponset Ave @ Minot St, and walk about 12 min: about 49 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-Friday | 5:27 am | 12:28 am | About every 30 min | About 50 min |
| Saturday | 5:41 am | 12:30 am | About every 30 min | About 51 min |
| Sunday | 6:27 am | 12:29 am | About every 30 min | About 52 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 215 (the least frequent part of the trip).
Late at night
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves Kendall/MIT at 12:28 am and gets to Pope John Paul II Park around 1:18 am, using Red Line and bus 210. On Saturday nights the last trip leaves at 12:30 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
- Check the Red Line branch. Trains to Braintree don't go to Ashmont. Look for Ashmont on the train sign.
- Know your stop. Get to the door after Granite Ave @ Milton St. The next stop is Granite Ave opp Hilltop St. Start a live trip in Cobblehop and it alerts you before your stop.
- Changing at Ashmont. You don't leave the station. Follow the signs for bus 215.
- Pope John Paul II Park is on the Neponset River in Dorchester, off Gallivan Boulevard.
- 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 Ashmont) 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 Pope John Paul II Park: common questions
How do I get from Kendall Square to Pope John Paul II Park by public transit?
Take the Red Line to Ashmont, then bus 215 to Granite Ave opp Hilltop St, and walk about 16 min. The trip takes about 50 minutes (48-55 min depending on the connection).
How long does it take to get from Kendall Square to Pope John Paul II Park?
About 50 minutes on the main route, or 48-55 minutes depending on the connection.
Do I have to change along the way?
Yes, once: at Ashmont. Take the Red Line to Ashmont, then bus 215 to Granite Ave opp Hilltop St, and walk about 16 min.
How often does bus 215 run?
About every 30 min on weekdays during the day, about every 30 min on Saturdays and about every 30 min on Sundays, on the fall 2026 schedule.
What time is the last train from Kendall Square to Pope John Paul II Park?
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves Kendall/MIT at 12:28 am and gets to Pope John Paul II Park around 1:18 am, using Red Line and bus 210. On Saturday nights the last trip leaves at 12:30 am, and on Sunday nights at 12:29 am.
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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: bus 215
- MBTA: Kendall/MIT station
- MBTA: Ashmont 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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