Logan Airport to South Shore Plaza
Plain directions from Logan Airport to South Shore Plaza, checked against the fall 2026 MBTA schedule.
Logan Airport to South Shore Plaza
- Braintree Logan Express
- Bus 238
- Take the Braintree Logan Express busFrom the arrivals level at your terminalAbout 44 min
- Change at Quincy Adams Station
- Take bus 238Toward Holbrook/Randolph20 stops, about 16 min
- Get off at S Shore Plaza @ GarageThe stop after S Shore Mall Rd @ Travelers Ins.
Weekdays, fall 2026 schedule · First and last trips
Quick answer: Take the Braintree Logan Express bus to Quincy Adams Station from the arrivals level, then bus 238 to S Shore Plaza @ Garage. The trip takes about 80 minutes (64-85 min depending on the connection). On weekdays bus 238 runs about once an hour during the day.
Get the live route from Logan Airport to South Shore Plaza
Step by step
- At your terminal, follow the signs to the arrivals level and find the stop for the Braintree Logan Express bus at the curb.
- Ride about 44 min and get off at Quincy Adams Station.
- At Quincy Adams, change to bus 238 toward Holbrook/Randolph.
- Ride about 16 min (20 stops). Get off at S Shore Plaza @ Garage, the stop after S Shore Mall Rd @ Travelers Ins..
Other ways to go
- Take the Silver Line SL1 to South Station from the arrivals level, the Red Line to Braintree, then bus 236 to S Shore Plaza @ Garage: about 74 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-Friday | 4:55 am | 8:38 pm | About once an hour | About 80 min |
| Saturday | 5:44 am | 9:49 pm | About once an hour | About 82 min |
| Sunday | 8:32 am | 9:38 pm | About every 90 min | About 64 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 238 (the least frequent part of the trip).
Late at night
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves the airport at 8:38 pm and gets to South Shore Plaza around 9:42 pm. On Saturday nights the last trip leaves at 9:49 pm, and on Sunday nights at 9:38 pm. 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 S Shore Mall Rd @ Travelers Ins.. The next stop is S Shore Plaza @ Garage. Start a live trip in Cobblehop and it alerts you before your stop.
- South Shore Plaza is on Granite Street in Braintree, off Route 3 and I-93.
Step-free access
MBTA data lists Quincy Adams as accessible. Quincy Adams has 4 elevators in MBTA data. Elevators do break, so check the MBTA's elevator alerts before you go.
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.
- Logan Express. Logan Express sets its own fares. Check Massport: Logan Express before you go.
- 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 South Shore Plaza: common questions
How do I get from Logan Airport to South Shore Plaza by public transit?
Take the Braintree Logan Express bus to Quincy Adams Station from the arrivals level, then bus 238 to S Shore Plaza @ Garage. The trip takes about 80 minutes (64-85 min depending on the connection).
How long does it take to get from Logan Airport to South Shore Plaza?
About 80 minutes on the main route, or 64-85 minutes depending on the connection.
Do I have to change along the way?
Yes, once: at Quincy Adams Station. Take the Braintree Logan Express bus to Quincy Adams Station from the arrivals level, then bus 238 to S Shore Plaza @ Garage.
How often does bus 238 run?
About once an hour on weekdays during the day, about once an hour on Saturdays and about every 90 min on Sundays, on the fall 2026 schedule.
What time is the last bus from Logan Airport to South Shore Plaza?
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves the airport at 8:38 pm and gets to South Shore Plaza around 9:42 pm. On Saturday nights the last trip leaves at 9:49 pm, and on Sunday nights at 9:38 pm.
Related routes
- Logan Airport to Braintree
- Logan Airport to Quincy Center
- South Station to South Shore Plaza
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- Never miss your stop (guide)
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- All routes from Logan Airport
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 238
- MBTA: Quincy Adams 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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