Northeastern University to Logan Airport
Plain directions from Northeastern University to Logan Airport, checked against the fall 2026 MBTA schedule.
Quick answer: Walk about 6 min to Ruggles, then take the Orange Line toward Oak Grove to State, the Blue Line toward Wonderland to Airport station, then a free Massport shuttle bus to your terminal. The trip takes about 46 minutes (43-49 min depending on the connection). On weekdays the Orange Line runs every 5 min during the day.
Get the live route from Northeastern to Logan Airport
Step by step
- From Northeastern University, walk about 6 min to Ruggles.
- At Ruggles, take the Orange Line toward Oak Grove.
- Ride 6 stops, about 9 min, through Massachusetts Avenue, Back Bay, Tufts Medical Center, Chinatown and Downtown Crossing, and get off at State.
- At State, change to the Blue Line toward Wonderland.
- Ride 3 stops, about 6 min, through Aquarium and Maverick, and get off at Airport station.
- At Airport station, change to a free Massport shuttle bus to your terminal (about 13 min).
Other ways to go
- Take bus 39 to Ring Rd @ Boylston St, then the Back Bay Logan Express bus to your terminal: about 41 min.
- Take the Green Line toward Medford/Tufts to Government Center, the Blue Line toward Wonderland to Airport station, then a free Massport shuttle bus to your terminal: about 51 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 | 3:51 am | 12:37 am | Every 5 min | About 46 min |
| Friday | 3:51 am | 1:33 am | Every 5 min | About 46 min |
| Saturday | 3:51 am | 1:37 am | Every 7 min | About 45 min |
| Sunday | 3:51 am | 12:38 am | Every 8 min | About 46 min |
First and last trip are when the first train of the trip leaves Ruggles, on the fall 2026 schedule. "How often" is for the Orange Line (the least frequent part of the trip).
Late at night
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves Ruggles at 12:37 am and gets to Logan Airport around 1:33 am. On Friday nights it runs later: the last trip leaves at 1:33 am. On Saturday nights the last trip leaves at 1:37 am, and on Sunday nights at 12:38 am. Late at night, ask Cobblehop for the last trip. It checks live times and tells you when to leave.
Tips for this trip
- Changing at State. You don't leave the station. Follow the signs for Blue Line toward Wonderland.
Step-free access
MBTA data lists every station on this route (Ruggles, State and Airport) as accessible. Ruggles 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.
Northeastern University to Logan Airport: common questions
How do I get from Northeastern University to Logan Airport by public transit?
Walk about 6 min to Ruggles, then take the Orange Line toward Oak Grove to State, the Blue Line toward Wonderland to Airport station, then a free Massport shuttle bus to your terminal. The trip takes about 46 minutes (43-49 min depending on the connection).
How long does it take to get from Northeastern University to Logan Airport?
About 46 minutes on the main route, or 43-49 minutes depending on the connection.
Do I have to change along the way?
Yes, 2 times: at State and Airport station. Walk about 6 min to Ruggles, then take the Orange Line toward Oak Grove to State, the Blue Line toward Wonderland to Airport station, then a free Massport shuttle bus to your terminal.
How often does the Orange 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 bus from Northeastern University to Logan Airport?
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves Ruggles at 12:37 am and gets to Logan Airport around 1:33 am. On Friday nights it runs later: the last trip leaves at 1:33 am. On Saturday nights the last trip leaves at 1:37 am, and on Sunday nights at 12:38 am.
Related routes
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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: Orange Line
- MBTA: Blue Line
- Massport: on-airport shuttle
- MBTA: Ruggles station
- MBTA: State station
- MBTA: Airport 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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