Logan Airport to New England Aquarium
How to get from Logan Airport to New England Aquarium 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, then the Blue Line toward Bowdoin to Aquarium, and walk about 5 min. The trip takes about 22 minutes (20-25 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 Aquarium
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 2 stops, about 4 min, through Maverick, and get off at Aquarium.
- Walk about 5 min to New England Aquarium. Use the State St exit.
Times and frequency
| Day | First trip | Last trip | How often (daytime) | Trip time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday-Thursday | 4:55 am | 1:18 am | Every 5 min | About 22 min |
| Friday | 4:55 am | 2:21 am | Every 5 min | About 22 min |
| Saturday | 4:36 am | 2:14 am | Every 7 min | About 24 min |
| Sunday | 5:12 am | 1:18 am | Every 7 min | About 24 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 1:18 am and gets to New England Aquarium around 1:45 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
- Know your stop. Get to the door after Maverick. The next stop is Aquarium. Start a live trip in Cobblehop and it alerts you before your stop.
- The New England Aquarium is on Central Wharf, a short walk from Aquarium station on the Blue Line.
Step-free access
MBTA data lists every station on this route (Airport and Aquarium) as accessible. Aquarium has 6 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.
- 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 New England Aquarium: common questions
How do I get from Logan Airport to New England Aquarium by public transit?
Take a free Massport shuttle bus to Airport station from the arrivals level, then the Blue Line toward Bowdoin to Aquarium, and walk about 5 min. The trip takes about 22 minutes (20-25 min depending on the connection).
How long does it take to get from Logan Airport to New England Aquarium?
About 22 minutes on the main route, or 20-25 minutes depending on the connection.
Do I have to change along the way?
Yes, once: at Airport station. Take a free Massport shuttle bus to Airport station from the arrivals level, then the Blue Line toward Bowdoin to Aquarium, and walk about 5 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 bus from Logan Airport to New England Aquarium?
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves the airport at 1:18 am and gets to New England Aquarium around 1:45 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 Faneuil Hall
- Logan Airport to the North End
- South Station to New England Aquarium
- North Station to New England Aquarium
- 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: Airport station
- MBTA: Aquarium 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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