Logan Airport to Mount Auburn Hospital
Plain directions from Logan Airport to Mount Auburn Hospital, checked against the fall 2026 MBTA schedule.
Logan Airport to Mount Auburn Hospital
- Silver Line SL1
- Red Line
- Bus 73
- Take the Silver Line SL1From the arrivals level at your terminal6 stops, about 21 min
- Change at South Station
- Take the Red LineToward Alewife6 stops, about 13 min
- Change at Harvard
- Take bus 73Toward Waverley4 stops, about 5 min
- Get off at Mt Auburn St @ Longfellow RdThe stop after Mt Auburn St @ Sparks St
Weekdays, fall 2026 schedule · First and last trips
Quick answer: Take the Silver Line SL1 to South Station from the arrivals level, the Red Line toward Alewife to Harvard, then bus 73 to Mt Auburn St @ Longfellow Rd. The trip takes about 60 minutes (54-64 min depending on the connection). On weekdays bus 73 runs about every 15 min during the day.
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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 Alewife.
- Ride 6 stops, about 13 min, through Downtown Crossing, Park Street, Charles/MGH, Kendall/MIT and Central, and get off at Harvard.
- At Harvard, change to bus 73 toward Waverley.
- Ride 4 stops, about 5 min. Get off at Mt Auburn St @ Longfellow Rd, the stop after Mt Auburn St @ Sparks St.
Other ways to go
- Take the Silver Line SL1 to South Station from the arrivals level, the Red Line toward Alewife to Harvard, then bus 71 to Mt Auburn St @ Longfellow Rd: about 59 min.
- Take the Back Bay Logan Express bus to Stuart St @ Dartmouth St from the arrivals level, the Orange Line toward Oak Grove to Downtown Crossing, the Red Line toward Alewife to Harvard, then bus 71 to Mt Auburn St @ Longfellow Rd: about 59 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 | 12:42 am | About every 15 min | About 60 min |
| Friday | 4:13 am | 1:17 am | About every 15 min | About 60 min |
| Saturday | 4:36 am | 1:15 am | About every 15 min | About 55 min |
| Sunday | 4:54 am | 12:18 am | About every 15 min | About 62 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 bus 73 (the least frequent part of the trip).
Late at night
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves the airport at 12:42 am and gets to Mount Auburn Hospital around 1:54 am, using free Massport shuttle bus and bus 104 and bus 109. 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 12:18 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 Mt Auburn St @ Sparks St. The next stop is Mt Auburn St @ Longfellow Rd. 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 Alewife.
- Mount Auburn Hospital is on Mount Auburn Street in Cambridge, west of Harvard Square.
Step-free access
MBTA data lists every station on this route (South Station and Harvard) 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. For the rest of the trip, check the MBTA's Logan Airport page before you ride.
- 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 Mount Auburn Hospital: common questions
How do I get from Logan Airport to Mount Auburn Hospital by public transit?
Take the Silver Line SL1 to South Station from the arrivals level, the Red Line toward Alewife to Harvard, then bus 73 to Mt Auburn St @ Longfellow Rd. The trip takes about 60 minutes (54-64 min depending on the connection).
How long does it take to get from Logan Airport to Mount Auburn Hospital?
About 60 minutes on the main route, or 54-64 minutes depending on the connection.
Do I have to change along the way?
Yes, 2 times: at South Station and Harvard. Take the Silver Line SL1 to South Station from the arrivals level, the Red Line toward Alewife to Harvard, then bus 73 to Mt Auburn St @ Longfellow Rd.
How often does bus 73 run?
About every 15 min on weekdays during the day, about every 15 min on Saturdays and about every 15 min on Sundays, on the fall 2026 schedule.
What time is the last bus from Logan Airport to Mount Auburn Hospital?
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves the airport at 12:42 am and gets to Mount Auburn Hospital around 1:54 am, using free Massport shuttle bus and bus 104 and bus 109. 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 12:18 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:
- MBTA: Silver Line SL1
- MBTA: Red Line
- MBTA: bus 73
- MBTA: South Station station
- MBTA: Harvard 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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