Logan Airport to Longwood Medical Area
The bus route from Logan Airport to Longwood Medical Area: where to board, where to change, where to get off and how late it runs.
Quick answer: Take the Back Bay Logan Express bus to Stuart St @ Dartmouth St from the arrivals level, then bus 39 to 677 Huntington Ave, and walk about 8 min. The trip takes about 42 minutes (38-44 min depending on the connection). On weekdays the Back Bay Logan Express runs about every 30 min during the day.
Get the live route from Logan Airport to Longwood
Step by step
- At your terminal, follow the signs to the arrivals level and find the stop for the Back Bay Logan Express bus at the curb.
- Ride about 12 min and get off at Stuart St @ Dartmouth St.
- Walk about 3 min from Stuart St @ Dartmouth St to Saint James Ave @ Dartmouth St.
- At Saint James Ave @ Dartmouth St, change to bus 39 toward Forest Hills.
- Ride 7 stops, about 10 min. Get off at 677 Huntington Ave, the stop after Huntington Ave @ Longwood Ave.
- Walk about 8 min to Longwood Medical Area.
Other ways to go
- Take a free Massport shuttle bus to Airport station from the arrivals level, the Blue Line toward Bowdoin to State, the Orange Line toward Forest Hills to Ruggles, then bus 65 to Longwood Ave @ Binney St, and walk about 3 min: about 51 min.
- 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 Heath Street to Brigham Circle, and walk about 8 min: about 57 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 | 12:18 am | About every 30 min | About 42 min |
| Friday | 4:55 am | 1:18 am | About every 30 min | About 42 min |
| Saturday | 5:00 am | 1:15 am | About every 30 min | About 39 min |
| Sunday | 5:12 am | 12:18 am | About every 30 min | About 43 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 Back Bay Logan Express (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 Longwood Medical Area around 1:24 am, using free Massport shuttle bus and Blue Line and Green Line. On Friday nights it runs later: the last trip leaves at 1:18 am. On Saturday nights the last trip leaves at 1:15 am, and on Sunday nights at 12:18 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 Huntington Ave @ Longwood Ave. The next stop is 677 Huntington Ave. Start a live trip in Cobblehop and it alerts you before your stop.
- The Longwood Medical Area includes Brigham and Women's, Beth Israel Deaconess, Dana-Farber and Boston Children's. The Green Line E branch runs along Huntington Avenue on its east side.
What it costs
- Bus. $1.70 one way, like any local bus.
- 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.
- Back Bay Logan Express. Per Massport, the ride from Logan to Back Bay is free and needs no ticket. Going to the airport, it's $3, and children 17 and under ride free with a family member.
- 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 Longwood Medical Area: common questions
How do I get from Logan Airport to Longwood Medical Area by public transit?
Take the Back Bay Logan Express bus to Stuart St @ Dartmouth St from the arrivals level, then bus 39 to 677 Huntington Ave, and walk about 8 min. The trip takes about 42 minutes (38-44 min depending on the connection).
How long does it take to get from Logan Airport to Longwood Medical Area?
About 42 minutes on the main route, or 38-44 minutes depending on the connection.
Do I have to change along the way?
Yes, once: at Stuart St @ Dartmouth St. Take the Back Bay Logan Express bus to Stuart St @ Dartmouth St from the arrivals level, then bus 39 to 677 Huntington Ave, and walk about 8 min.
How often does the Back Bay Logan Express run?
About every 30 min on weekdays during the day, about every 30 min on Saturdays and about every 30 min on Sundays, on the fall 2026 schedule.
What time is the last bus from Logan Airport to Longwood Medical Area?
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves the airport at 12:18 am and gets to Longwood Medical Area around 1:24 am, using free Massport shuttle bus and Blue Line and Green Line. On Friday nights it runs later: the last trip leaves at 1:18 am. On Saturday nights the last trip leaves at 1:15 am, and on Sunday nights at 12:18 am.
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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: Logan Express
- MBTA: bus 39
- 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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