Logan Airport to Adams National Historical Park
How to get from Logan Airport to Adams National Historical Park on public transit, with the stops, times and the last trip of the night.
Logan Airport to Adams National Historical Park
- Silver Line SL1
- Red Line
- Take the Silver Line SL1From the arrivals level at your terminal6 stops, about 21 min
- Change at South Station
- Take the Red LineToward Braintree6 stops, about 19 min
- Get off at Quincy CenterThe stop after Wollaston
- Walk about 4 min to Adams National Historical ParkUse the Burgin Parkway exit
Weekdays, fall 2026 schedule · First and last trips
Quick answer: Take the Silver Line SL1 to South Station from the arrivals level, then the Red Line toward Braintree to Quincy Center, and walk about 4 min. The trip takes about 53 minutes (47-58 min depending on the connection). On weekdays the Red Line runs every 9 min during the day.
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Step by step
- At your terminal, follow the signs to the arrivals level and find the stop for the Silver Line SL1 at the curb. The SL1 stops at Terminals A, B, C and E.
- Board the Silver Line SL1.
- Ride 6 stops, about 21 min. Get off at South Station, the stop after Courthouse.
- At South Station, change to the Red Line toward Braintree.
- Ride 6 stops, about 19 min, through Broadway, Andrew, JFK/UMass, North Quincy and Wollaston, and get off at Quincy Center.
- Walk about 4 min to Adams National Historical Park. Use the Burgin Parkway exit.
Times and frequency
| Day | First trip | Last trip | How often (daytime) | Trip time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday-Thursday | 4:55 am | 12:17 am | Every 9 min | About 53 min |
| Friday | 4:55 am | 1:02 am | Every 9 min | About 53 min |
| Saturday | 5:00 am | 1:04 am | Every 12 min | About 50 min |
| Sunday | 5:48 am | 12:11 am | Every 12 min | About 54 min |
First and last trip are when the first bus of the trip leaves the airport, 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 the airport at 12:17 am and gets to Adams National Historical Park around 1:04 am. On Friday nights it runs later: the last trip leaves at 1:02 am. On Saturday nights the last trip leaves at 1:04 am, and on Sunday nights at 12:11 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 sign on the bus. Some the Silver Line SL1 trips from Terminal C - Arrivals Level end early or go another way (South Station) and don't reach South Station.
- Check the Red Line branch. Trains to Ashmont don't go to Quincy Center. Look for Braintree on the train sign.
- Know your stop. Get to the door after Wollaston. The next stop is Quincy Center. 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 Red Line toward Braintree.
- The Adams National Historical Park visitor center is on Hancock Street in Quincy Center. Tours to the Adams houses start there in season.
Step-free access
MBTA data lists every station on this route (South Station and Quincy Center) 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
- Silver Line SL1. Free from the airport, per the MBTA, and the change to the Red Line at South Station is free too.
- 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.
Logan Airport to Adams National Historical Park: common questions
How do I get from Logan Airport to Adams National Historical Park by public transit?
Take the Silver Line SL1 to South Station from the arrivals level, then the Red Line toward Braintree to Quincy Center, and walk about 4 min. The trip takes about 53 minutes (47-58 min depending on the connection).
How long does it take to get from Logan Airport to Adams National Historical Park?
About 53 minutes on the main route, or 47-58 minutes depending on the connection.
Do I have to change along the way?
Yes, once: at South Station. Take the Silver Line SL1 to South Station from the arrivals level, then the Red Line toward Braintree to Quincy Center, and walk about 4 min.
How often does the Red Line run?
Every 9 min on weekdays during the day, every 12 min on Saturdays and every 12 min on Sundays, on the fall 2026 schedule.
What time is the last bus from Logan Airport to Adams National Historical Park?
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves the airport at 12:17 am and gets to Adams National Historical Park around 1:04 am. On Friday nights it runs later: the last trip leaves at 1:02 am. On Saturday nights the last trip leaves at 1:04 am, and on Sunday nights at 12:11 am.
Related routes
- Logan Airport to Quincy Center
- Logan Airport to Wollaston Beach
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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: Silver Line SL1
- MBTA: Red Line
- MBTA: South Station station
- MBTA: Quincy Center station
- MBTA: Logan Airport destination page
- Massport: public transportation to and from Logan
- 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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