Kendall Square to USS Constitution
How to get from Kendall Square to USS Constitution on public transit, with the stops, times and the last trip of the night.
Kendall Square to USS Constitution
- Red Line
- Bus 93
- Take the Red LineFrom Kendall/MIT, toward Braintree3 stops, about 6 min
- Walk about 6 min to Devonshire St @ Milk StAfter you get off at Downtown Crossing
- Take bus 93Toward Sullivan7 stops, about 11 min
- Get off at Chelsea St @ Constitution RdThe stop after Chelsea St @ Warren St
- Walk about 4 min to USS Constitution
Weekdays, fall 2026 schedule · First and last trips
Quick answer: Take the Red Line toward Braintree to Downtown Crossing, then bus 93 to Chelsea St @ Constitution Rd, and walk about 4 min. The trip takes about 32 minutes (29-34 min depending on the connection). On weekdays bus 93 runs about every 30 min during the day.
Get the live route from Kendall to USS Constitution
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.
- Walk about 6 min from Downtown Crossing to Devonshire St @ Milk St.
- At Devonshire St @ Milk St, change to bus 93 toward Sullivan.
- Ride 7 stops, about 11 min. Get off at Chelsea St @ Constitution Rd, the stop after Chelsea St @ Warren St.
- Walk about 4 min to USS Constitution.
Other ways to go
- Take the Red Line toward Ashmont to Downtown Crossing, then bus 92 to Warren St @ Winthrop St, and walk about 10 min: about 37 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 | 5:27 am | 12:28 am | About every 30 min | About 32 min |
| Friday | 5:27 am | 1:27 am | About every 30 min | About 32 min |
| Saturday | 5:28 am | 1:42 am | About every 30 min | About 30 min |
| Sunday | 6:13 am | 12:29 am | About once an hour | About 30 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 93 (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 USS Constitution around 1:02 am, using Red Line and Green Line and bus 93. On Friday nights it runs later: the last trip leaves at 1:27 am. On Saturday nights the last trip leaves at 1:42 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
- Know your stop. Get to the door after Chelsea St @ Warren St. The next stop is Chelsea St @ Constitution Rd. Start a live trip in Cobblehop and it alerts you before your stop.
- USS Constitution is berthed at the Charlestown Navy Yard. Visitors go through a security screening at the ship.
- 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 Downtown 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 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 USS Constitution: common questions
How do I get from Kendall Square to USS Constitution by public transit?
Take the Red Line toward Braintree to Downtown Crossing, then bus 93 to Chelsea St @ Constitution Rd, and walk about 4 min. The trip takes about 32 minutes (29-34 min depending on the connection).
How long does it take to get from Kendall Square to USS Constitution?
About 32 minutes on the main route, or 29-34 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 bus 93 to Chelsea St @ Constitution Rd, and walk about 4 min.
How often does bus 93 run?
About every 30 min on weekdays during the day, about every 30 min on Saturdays and about once an hour on Sundays, on the fall 2026 schedule.
What time is the last bus from Kendall Square to USS Constitution?
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves Kendall/MIT at 12:28 am and gets to USS Constitution around 1:02 am, using Red Line and Green Line and bus 93. On Friday nights it runs later: the last trip leaves at 1:27 am. On Saturday nights the last trip leaves at 1:42 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 93
- MBTA: Kendall/MIT station
- MBTA: Downtown 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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