Logan Airport to Museum of Fine Arts
How to get from Logan Airport to Museum of Fine Arts on public transit, with the stops, times and the last trip of the night.
Quick answer: Take a free Massport shuttle bus to Airport station from the arrivals level, the Blue Line toward Bowdoin to State, then the Orange Line toward Forest Hills to Ruggles, and walk about 10 min. The trip takes about 45 minutes (43-48 min depending on the connection). On weekdays the Blue Line runs every 5 min during the day.
Get the live route from Logan Airport to the MFA
Step by step
- At your terminal, follow the signs to the arrivals level and find the stop for a free Massport shuttle bus at the curb.
- Ride about 6 min to Airport station.
- At Airport station, change to the Blue Line toward Bowdoin.
- Ride 3 stops, about 5 min, through Maverick and Aquarium, and get off at State.
- At State, change to the Orange Line toward Forest Hills.
- Ride 6 stops, about 8 min, through Downtown Crossing, Chinatown, Tufts Medical Center, Back Bay and Massachusetts Avenue, and get off at Ruggles.
- Walk about 10 min to Museum of Fine Arts. Use the Northeastern, Forsyth St exit.
Other ways to go
- Take the Back Bay Logan Express bus to Stuart St @ Dartmouth St from the arrivals level, then bus 39 to Huntington Ave @ Forsyth Way: about 31 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 Museum of Fine Arts, and walk about 3 min: about 48 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 | 12:18 am | Every 5 min | About 45 min |
| Friday | 4:13 am | 1:18 am | Every 5 min | About 45 min |
| Saturday | 5:00 am | 1:15 am | Every 7 min | About 47 min |
| Sunday | 5:12 am | 12:18 am | Every 8 min | About 47 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 Blue Line (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 Museum of Fine Arts around 1:19 am, using free Massport shuttle bus and Blue Line and Green Line and bus 39. 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 Massachusetts Avenue. The next stop is Ruggles. Start a live trip in Cobblehop and it alerts you before your stop.
- Changing at State. You don't leave the station. Follow the signs for Orange Line toward Forest Hills.
- The MFA is on Huntington Avenue. The Green Line E branch stops at Museum of Fine Arts station, right in front of the museum.
Step-free access
MBTA data lists every station on this route (Airport, State and Ruggles) as accessible. State has 5 elevators in MBTA data. Elevators do break, so check the MBTA's elevator alerts before you go.
What it costs
- Subway. $2.40 one way. Changing between subway lines is free.
- 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.
- Massport shuttle. Free.
- 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 Museum of Fine Arts: common questions
How do I get from Logan Airport to Museum of Fine Arts by public transit?
Take a free Massport shuttle bus to Airport station from the arrivals level, the Blue Line toward Bowdoin to State, then the Orange Line toward Forest Hills to Ruggles, and walk about 10 min. The trip takes about 45 minutes (43-48 min depending on the connection).
How long does it take to get from Logan Airport to Museum of Fine Arts?
About 45 minutes on the main route, or 43-48 minutes depending on the connection.
Do I have to change along the way?
Yes, 2 times: at Airport station and State. Take a free Massport shuttle bus to Airport station from the arrivals level, the Blue Line toward Bowdoin to State, then the Orange Line toward Forest Hills to Ruggles, and walk about 10 min.
How often does the Blue Line run?
Every 5 min on weekdays during the day, every 7 min on Saturdays and every 8 min on Sundays, on the fall 2026 schedule.
What time is the last train from Logan Airport to Museum of Fine Arts?
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves the airport at 12:18 am and gets to Museum of Fine Arts around 1:19 am, using free Massport shuttle bus and Blue Line and Green Line and bus 39. 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.
Related routes
- Logan Airport to Northeastern University
- Logan Airport to Fenway Park
- South Station to Museum of Fine Arts
- North Station to Museum of Fine Arts
- 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:
- Massport: on-airport shuttle
- MBTA: Blue Line
- MBTA: Orange Line
- MBTA: Airport station
- MBTA: State station
- MBTA: Ruggles 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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