Logan Airport to Beacon Hill (Charles Street)
The T route from Logan Airport to Beacon Hill (Charles Street): where to board, where to change, where to get off and how late it runs.
Logan Airport to Beacon Hill (Charles Street)
- Massport shuttle
- Blue Line
- Take a free Massport shuttle busFrom the arrivals level at your terminalAbout 6 min
- Change at Airport station
- Take the Blue LineToward Bowdoin5 stops, about 9 min
- Get off at BowdoinThe stop after Government Center
- Walk about 15 min to Beacon Hill (Charles Street)
Weekdays, fall 2026 schedule · First and last trips
Quick answer: Take a free Massport shuttle bus to Airport station from the arrivals level, then the Blue Line to Bowdoin, and walk about 15 min. The trip takes about 37 minutes (35-40 min depending on the connection). On weekdays the Blue Line runs every 5 min during the day.
Get the live route from Logan Airport to Beacon Hill
Step by step
- At your terminal, follow the signs to the arrivals level and find the stop for a free Massport shuttle bus at the curb.
- Ride about 6 min to Airport station.
- At Airport station, change to the Blue Line toward Bowdoin.
- Ride 5 stops, about 9 min, through Maverick, Aquarium, State and Government Center, and get off at Bowdoin.
- Walk about 15 min to Beacon Hill (Charles Street).
Other ways to go
- Take the Silver Line SL1 to South Station from the arrivals level, then the Red Line toward Alewife to Charles/MGH, and walk about 7 min: about 40 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 | 4:13 am | 12:18 am | Every 5 min | About 37 min |
| Friday | 4:13 am | 1:18 am | Every 5 min | About 37 min |
| Saturday | 5:00 am | 1:18 am | Every 7 min | About 38 min |
| Sunday | 5:12 am | 12:36 am | Every 7 min | About 38 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 Blue Line (the least frequent part of the trip).
Late at night
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves the airport at 12:18 am and gets to Beacon Hill (Charles Street) around 12:58 am. On Friday nights it runs later: the last trip leaves at 1:18 am. On Saturday nights the last trip leaves at 1:18 am, and on Sunday nights at 12:36 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 Government Center. The next stop is Bowdoin. Start a live trip in Cobblehop and it alerts you before your stop.
- Charles Street is Beacon Hill's main shopping street. Charles/MGH station is at its north end.
Step-free access
MBTA data lists Airport as accessible. Bowdoin is not listed as accessible, so ask Cobblehop for a step-free route if you need one. Airport has 4 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.
- Massport shuttle. Free.
- 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 Beacon Hill (Charles Street): common questions
How do I get from Logan Airport to Beacon Hill (Charles Street) by public transit?
Take a free Massport shuttle bus to Airport station from the arrivals level, then the Blue Line to Bowdoin, and walk about 15 min. The trip takes about 37 minutes (35-40 min depending on the connection).
How long does it take to get from Logan Airport to Beacon Hill (Charles Street)?
About 37 minutes on the main route, or 35-40 minutes depending on the connection.
Do I have to change along the way?
Yes, once: at Airport station. Take a free Massport shuttle bus to Airport station from the arrivals level, then the Blue Line to Bowdoin, and walk about 15 min.
How often does the Blue Line run?
Every 5 min on weekdays during the day, every 7 min on Saturdays and every 7 min on Sundays, on the fall 2026 schedule.
What time is the last train from Logan Airport to Beacon Hill (Charles Street)?
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves the airport at 12:18 am and gets to Beacon Hill (Charles Street) around 12:58 am. On Friday nights it runs later: the last trip leaves at 1:18 am. On Saturday nights the last trip leaves at 1:18 am, and on Sunday nights at 12:36 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:
- Massport: on-airport shuttle
- MBTA: Blue Line
- MBTA: Airport station
- MBTA: Bowdoin 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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