Kendall Square to Roxbury Community College
How to get from Kendall Square to Roxbury Community College on public transit, with the stops, times and the last trip of the night.
Kendall Square to Roxbury Community College
- Red Line
- Orange Line
- Take the Red LineFrom Kendall/MIT, toward Braintree3 stops, about 6 min
- Change at Downtown Crossing
- Take the Orange LineToward Forest Hills6 stops, about 9 min
- Get off at Roxbury CrossingThe stop after Ruggles
- Walk about 6 min to Roxbury Community College
Weekdays, fall 2026 schedule · First and last trips
Quick answer: Take the Red Line toward Braintree to Downtown Crossing, then the Orange Line toward Forest Hills to Roxbury Crossing, and walk about 6 min. The trip takes about 28 minutes (26-30 min depending on the connection). On weekdays the Red Line runs every 5 min during the day.
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Step by step
- At Kendall/MIT, take the Red Line toward Braintree.
- Ride 3 stops, about 6 min, through Charles/MGH and Park Street, and get off at Downtown Crossing.
- At Downtown Crossing, change to the Orange Line toward Forest Hills.
- Ride 6 stops, about 9 min, through Chinatown, Tufts Medical Center, Back Bay, Massachusetts Avenue and Ruggles, and get off at Roxbury Crossing.
- Walk about 6 min to Roxbury Community College.
Other ways to go
- Take bus 85 to Huntington Ave @ Longwood Ave, and walk about 16 min: about 41 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 | 1:29 am | Every 5 min | About 28 min |
| Friday | 5:15 am | 1:59 am | Every 5 min | About 28 min |
| Saturday | 5:14 am | 2:01 am | Every 7 min | About 28 min |
| Sunday | 6:15 am | 1:21 am | Every 8 min | About 28 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 (the least frequent part of the trip).
Late at night
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves Kendall/MIT at 1:29 am and gets to Roxbury Community College around 2:03 am, using bus 1 and bus 28. On Friday nights it runs later: the last trip leaves at 1:59 am. On Saturday nights the last trip leaves at 2:01 am, and on Sunday nights at 1:21 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 Ruggles. The next stop is Roxbury Crossing. Start a live trip in Cobblehop and it alerts you before your stop.
- Changing at Downtown Crossing. You don't leave the station. Follow the signs for Orange Line toward Forest Hills.
- Roxbury Community College is on Columbus Avenue, near Roxbury Crossing station.
- 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, Downtown Crossing and Roxbury Crossing) as accessible. Downtown Crossing 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. 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 Roxbury Community College: common questions
How do I get from Kendall Square to Roxbury Community College by public transit?
Take the Red Line toward Braintree to Downtown Crossing, then the Orange Line toward Forest Hills to Roxbury Crossing, and walk about 6 min. The trip takes about 28 minutes (26-30 min depending on the connection).
How long does it take to get from Kendall Square to Roxbury Community College?
About 28 minutes on the main route, or 26-30 minutes depending on the connection.
Do I have to change along the way?
Yes, once: at Downtown Crossing. Take the Red Line toward Braintree to Downtown Crossing, then the Orange Line toward Forest Hills to Roxbury Crossing, and walk about 6 min.
How often does the Red Line run?
Every 5 min on weekdays during the day, every 7 min on Saturdays and every 8 min on Sundays, on the fall 2026 schedule.
What time is the last train from Kendall Square to Roxbury Community College?
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves Kendall/MIT at 1:29 am and gets to Roxbury Community College around 2:03 am, using bus 1 and bus 28. On Friday nights it runs later: the last trip leaves at 1:59 am. On Saturday nights the last trip leaves at 2:01 am, and on Sunday nights at 1:21 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: Orange Line
- MBTA: Kendall/MIT station
- MBTA: Downtown Crossing station
- MBTA: Roxbury Crossing 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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