Logan Airport to Boston Common
How to get from Logan Airport to Boston Common on public transit, with the stops, times and the last trip of the night.
Quick answer: Take a free Massport shuttle bus to Airport station from the arrivals level, then the Blue Line toward Bowdoin to Government Center, and walk about 12 min. The trip takes about 32 minutes (30-35 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 Boston Common
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 4 stops, about 7 min, through Maverick, Aquarium and State, and get off at Government Center.
- Walk about 12 min to Boston Common.
Other ways to go
- Take a free Massport shuttle bus to Airport station from the arrivals level, the Blue Line toward Bowdoin to Government Center, then the Green Line toward Riverside to Park Street, and walk about 4 min: about 33 min.
- Take the Silver Line SL1 to South Station from the arrivals level, then the Red Line toward Alewife to Park Street, and walk about 4 min: about 35 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 | 1:18 am | Every 5 min | About 32 min |
| Friday | 4:13 am | 2:21 am | Every 5 min | About 32 min |
| Saturday | 4:36 am | 2:14 am | Every 7 min | About 33 min |
| Sunday | 5:12 am | 1:18 am | Every 7 min | About 33 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 1:18 am and gets to Boston Common around 1:47 am, using Silver Line SL1. On Friday nights it runs later: the last trip leaves at 2:21 am. On Saturday nights the last trip leaves at 2:14 am, and on Sunday nights at 1:18 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 State. The next stop is Government Center. Start a live trip in Cobblehop and it alerts you before your stop.
- Park Street station is at the corner of Boston Common, by the visitor center where the Freedom Trail starts.
Step-free access
MBTA data lists every station on this route (Airport and Government Center) as accessible. 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 Boston Common: common questions
How do I get from Logan Airport to Boston Common by public transit?
Take a free Massport shuttle bus to Airport station from the arrivals level, then the Blue Line toward Bowdoin to Government Center, and walk about 12 min. The trip takes about 32 minutes (30-35 min depending on the connection).
How long does it take to get from Logan Airport to Boston Common?
About 32 minutes on the main route, or 30-35 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 toward Bowdoin to Government Center, and walk about 12 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 Boston Common?
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves the airport at 1:18 am and gets to Boston Common around 1:47 am, using Silver Line SL1. On Friday nights it runs later: the last trip leaves at 2:21 am. On Saturday nights the last trip leaves at 2:14 am, and on Sunday nights at 1:18 am.
Related routes
- Boston Common to Logan Airport
- Logan Airport to Chinatown
- Logan Airport to Massachusetts General Hospital
- South Station to Boston Common
- Logan Airport to downtown Boston (guide)
- Never miss your stop (guide)
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: Government Center station
- MBTA: Logan Airport destination page
- Massport: public transportation to and from Logan
- MBTA: fares
- MBTA: elevator and accessibility alerts
Published October 29, 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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