Logan Airport to Chinatown
How to get from Logan Airport to Chinatown on public transit, with the stops, times and the last trip of the night.
Quick answer: Take the Silver Line SL1 to South Station from the arrivals level, and walk about 8 min. The trip takes about 29 minutes (28-35 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 Chinatown
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.
- Walk about 8 min to Chinatown. Use the Atlantic Ave exit.
Other ways to go
- Take the Back Bay Logan Express bus to Stuart St @ Dartmouth St from the arrivals level, then the Orange Line toward Oak Grove to Chinatown, and walk about 4 min: about 26 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 | 1:18 am | Every 8 min | About 29 min |
| Friday | 4:55 am | 2:21 am | Every 8 min | About 29 min |
| Saturday | 5:00 am | 2:14 am | Every 10 min | About 27 min |
| Sunday | 5:48 am | 1:18 am | Every 11 min | About 30 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.
Late at night
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves the airport at 1:18 am and gets to Chinatown around 1:39 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
- 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 Courthouse. The next stop is South Station. Start a live trip in Cobblehop and it alerts you before your stop.
- Chinatown station on the Orange Line is on Washington Street, a few minutes' walk from the Chinatown Gate.
Step-free access
MBTA data lists South Station 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 Chinatown: common questions
How do I get from Logan Airport to Chinatown by public transit?
Take the Silver Line SL1 to South Station from the arrivals level, and walk about 8 min. The trip takes about 29 minutes (28-35 min depending on the connection).
How long does it take to get from Logan Airport to Chinatown?
About 29 minutes on the main route, or 28-35 minutes depending on the connection.
Do I have to change buses?
No. The Silver Line SL1 goes all the way, so it's one ride.
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 Chinatown?
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves the airport at 1:18 am and gets to Chinatown around 1:39 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
- Logan Airport to South Station
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- 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:
- MBTA: Silver Line SL1
- MBTA: South Station 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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