Kendall Square to Boston Public Garden
Plain directions from Kendall Square to Boston Public Garden, checked against the fall 2026 MBTA schedule.
Kendall Square to Boston Public Garden
- Red Line
- Take the Red LineFrom Kendall/MIT, toward Ashmont2 stops, about 4 min
- Get off at Park StreetThe stop after Charles/MGH
- Walk about 10 min to Boston Public GardenUse the 8 | Boston Common exit
Weekdays, fall 2026 schedule · First and last trips
Quick answer: Take the Red Line toward Ashmont to Park Street, and walk about 10 min. The trip takes about 14 minutes. On weekdays the Red Line runs every 5 min during the day. Walking takes about 28 minutes, so on a nice day you may not need the T at all.
Get the live route from Kendall to the Public Garden
Step by step
- At Kendall/MIT, take the Red Line toward Ashmont.
- Ride 2 stops, about 4 min, through Charles/MGH, and get off at Park Street.
- Walk about 10 min to Boston Public Garden. Use the 8 | Boston Common exit.
Times and frequency
| Day | First trip | Last trip | How often (daytime) | Trip time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday-Thursday | 5:27 am | 12:42 am | Every 5 min | About 14 min |
| Friday | 5:27 am | 1:41 am | Every 5 min | About 14 min |
| Saturday | 5:28 am | 1:42 am | Every 6 min | About 14 min |
| Sunday | 6:13 am | 12:42 am | Every 6 min | About 14 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.
Late at night
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves Kendall/MIT at 12:42 am and gets to Boston Public Garden around 12:56 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 12:42 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 Charles/MGH. The next stop is Park Street. Start a live trip in Cobblehop and it alerts you before your stop.
- The Public Garden is across Charles Street from Boston Common. Arlington station is at its southwest corner.
- 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 Park Street) as accessible. Park Street 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.
- 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 Boston Public Garden: common questions
How do I get from Kendall Square to Boston Public Garden by public transit?
Take the Red Line toward Ashmont to Park Street, and walk about 10 min. The trip takes about 14 minutes.
How long does it take to get from Kendall Square to Boston Public Garden?
About 14 minutes on the main route. Walking takes about 28 minutes.
Do I have to change trains?
No. The Red Line goes all the way, so it's one ride.
How often does the Red Line run?
Every 5 min on weekdays during the day, every 6 min on Saturdays and every 6 min on Sundays, on the fall 2026 schedule.
What time is the last train from Kendall Square to Boston Public Garden?
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves Kendall/MIT at 12:42 am and gets to Boston Public Garden around 12:56 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 12:42 am.
Related routes
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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: Kendall/MIT station
- MBTA: Park Street 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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