Logan Airport to Museum of Science
The T route from Logan Airport to Museum of Science: where to board, where to change, where to get off and how late it runs.
Quick answer: Take a free Massport shuttle bus to Airport station from the arrivals level, the Blue Line toward Bowdoin to Government Center, then any Green Line train to Science Park/West End, and walk about 6 min. The trip takes about 41 minutes (38-44 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 Museum of Science
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 4 stops, about 7 min, through Maverick, Aquarium and State, and get off at Government Center.
- At Government Center, change to any Green Line train.
- Ride 3 stops, about 8 min, through Haymarket and North Station, and get off at Science Park/West End.
- Walk about 6 min to Museum of Science.
Other ways to go
- Take the Silver Line SL1 to South Station from the arrivals level, then the Red Line toward Alewife to Charles/MGH, and walk about 15 min: about 47 min.
- Take the Back Bay Logan Express bus to Stuart St @ Dartmouth St from the arrivals level, then the Green Line toward Medford/Tufts to Science Park/West End, and walk about 6 min: about 46 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 | 12:48 am | Every 5 min | About 41 min |
| Friday | 4:13 am | 1:18 am | Every 5 min | About 41 min |
| Saturday | 4:36 am | 1:18 am | Every 7 min | About 42 min |
| Sunday | 5:12 am | 12:36 am | Every 7 min | About 42 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 12:48 am and gets to Museum of Science around 1:36 am, using Silver Line SL1 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 1:18 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
- Know your stop. Get to the door after North Station. The next stop is Science Park/West End. Start a live trip in Cobblehop and it alerts you before your stop.
- Changing at Government Center. You don't leave the station. Follow the signs for any Green Line.
- The Museum of Science is on the dam over the Charles River, a short walk from Science Park/West End station.
Step-free access
MBTA data lists every station on this route (Airport, Government Center and Science Park/West End) as accessible. Airport has 4 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 Science: common questions
How do I get from Logan Airport to Museum of Science by public transit?
Take a free Massport shuttle bus to Airport station from the arrivals level, the Blue Line toward Bowdoin to Government Center, then any Green Line train to Science Park/West End, and walk about 6 min. The trip takes about 41 minutes (38-44 min depending on the connection).
How long does it take to get from Logan Airport to Museum of Science?
About 41 minutes on the main route, or 38-44 minutes depending on the connection.
Do I have to change along the way?
Yes, 2 times: at Airport station and Government Center. Take a free Massport shuttle bus to Airport station from the arrivals level, the Blue Line toward Bowdoin to Government Center, then any Green Line train to Science Park/West End, and walk about 6 min.
How often does the Blue Line run?
Every 5 min on weekdays during the day, every 7 min on Saturdays and every 7 min on Sundays, on the fall 2026 schedule.
What time is the last train from Logan Airport to Museum of Science?
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves the airport at 12:48 am and gets to Museum of Science around 1:36 am, using Silver Line SL1 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 1:18 am, and on Sunday nights at 12:36 am.
Related routes
- Logan Airport to Massachusetts General Hospital
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- South Station to Museum of Science
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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: on-airport shuttle
- MBTA: Blue Line
- MBTA: Green Line
- MBTA: Airport station
- MBTA: Government Center station
- MBTA: Science Park/West End 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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