Logan Airport to Carson Beach
Plain directions from Logan Airport to Carson Beach, checked against the fall 2026 MBTA schedule.
Logan Airport to Carson Beach
- 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 Braintree3 stops, about 7 min
- Get off at JFK/UMassThe stop after Andrew
- Walk about 16 min to Carson BeachUse the Columbia Rd 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 JFK/UMass, and walk about 16 min. The trip takes about 51 minutes (47-55 min depending on the connection). On weekdays the Silver Line SL1 runs every 8 min during the day.
Get the live route from Logan Airport to Carson Beach
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 3 stops, about 7 min, through Broadway and Andrew, and get off at JFK/UMass.
- Walk about 16 min to Carson Beach. Use the Columbia Rd exit.
Other ways to go
- Take the Silver Line SL1 to South Station from the arrivals level, then bus 11 to E 8th St @ Old Harbor St, and walk about 5 min: about 52 min.
- Take the Back Bay Logan Express bus to Stuart St @ Dartmouth St from the arrivals level, then bus 9 to E Broadway @ G St, and walk about 11 min: about 55 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 | 12:48 am | Every 8 min | About 51 min |
| Friday | 4:55 am | 1:17 am | Every 8 min | About 51 min |
| Saturday | 5:00 am | 1:15 am | Every 10 min | About 48 min |
| Sunday | 5:48 am | 12:36 am | Every 11 min | About 53 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 Silver Line SL1 (the least frequent part of the trip).
Late at night
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves the airport at 12:48 am and gets to Carson Beach around 1:33 am, using Silver Line SL1 and bus 11. On Friday nights it runs later: the last trip leaves at 1:17 am. On Saturday nights the last trip leaves at 1:15 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
- 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.
- Know your stop. Get to the door after Andrew. The next stop is JFK/UMass. 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.
- Carson Beach runs along Day Boulevard in South Boston, near JFK/UMass station.
Step-free access
MBTA data lists every station on this route (South Station and JFK/UMass) 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 Carson Beach: common questions
How do I get from Logan Airport to Carson Beach by public transit?
Take the Silver Line SL1 to South Station from the arrivals level, then the Red Line toward Braintree to JFK/UMass, and walk about 16 min. The trip takes about 51 minutes (47-55 min depending on the connection).
How long does it take to get from Logan Airport to Carson Beach?
About 51 minutes on the main route, or 47-55 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 JFK/UMass, and walk about 16 min.
How often does the Silver Line SL1 run?
Every 8 min on weekdays during the day, every 10 min on Saturdays and every 11 min on Sundays, on the fall 2026 schedule.
What time is the last bus from Logan Airport to Carson Beach?
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves the airport at 12:48 am and gets to Carson Beach around 1:33 am, using Silver Line SL1 and bus 11. On Friday nights it runs later: the last trip leaves at 1:17 am. On Saturday nights the last trip leaves at 1:15 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:
- MBTA: Silver Line SL1
- MBTA: Red Line
- MBTA: South Station station
- MBTA: JFK/UMass 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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