Logan Airport to Braintree
The T route from Logan Airport to Braintree: where to board, where to change, where to get off and how late it runs.
Logan Airport to Braintree
- 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 Braintree8 stops, about 26 min
- Get off at BraintreeThe stop after Quincy Adams
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 to Braintree. The trip takes about 55 minutes (50-60 min depending on the connection). On weekdays the Red Line runs every 9 min during the day.
Get the live route from Logan Airport to Braintree
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 8 stops, about 26 min. Get off at Braintree, the stop after Quincy Adams.
Other ways to go
- Take the Braintree Logan Express bus to Quincy Adams Station from the arrivals level, then the Red Line to Braintree: about 53 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 | 4:55 am | 12:17 am | Every 9 min | About 55 min |
| Friday | 4:55 am | 1:02 am | Every 9 min | About 55 min |
| Saturday | 5:00 am | 1:04 am | Every 12 min | About 53 min |
| Sunday | 5:48 am | 12:11 am | Every 12 min | About 56 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 Braintree around 1:08 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 Braintree. Look for Braintree on the train sign.
- Know your stop. Get to the door after Quincy Adams. The next stop is Braintree. 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.
- Braintree is the end of the Red Line's Braintree branch and also a Commuter Rail stop.
Step-free access
MBTA data lists every station on this route (South Station and Braintree) 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 Braintree: common questions
How do I get from Logan Airport to Braintree by public transit?
Take the Silver Line SL1 to South Station from the arrivals level, then the Red Line to Braintree. The trip takes about 55 minutes (50-60 min depending on the connection).
How long does it take to get from Logan Airport to Braintree?
About 55 minutes on the main route, or 50-60 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 to Braintree.
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 train from Logan Airport to Braintree?
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves the airport at 12:17 am and gets to Braintree around 1:08 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
- Braintree to Logan Airport
- Logan Airport to Quincy Center
- Logan Airport to Boston Convention and Exhibition Center
- South Station to Braintree
- Logan Airport to downtown Boston (guide)
- How to pay for the T in Boston (guide)
- Never miss your stop (guide)
More routes from Logan Airport
- Logan Airport to the Seaport
- Logan Airport to South Station
- Logan Airport to Chinatown
- Logan Airport to Back Bay Station
- Logan Airport to Northeastern University
- All routes from Logan Airport
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: Braintree 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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