South Station to Assembly Row
How to get from South Station to Assembly Row on public transit, with the stops, times and the last trip of the night.
Quick answer: Take the Red Line toward Alewife to Downtown Crossing, then the Orange Line toward Oak Grove to Assembly, and walk about 3 min. The trip takes about 20 minutes. On weekdays the Red Line runs every 5 min during the day.
Get the live route from South Station to Assembly Row
Step by step
- At South Station, take the Red Line toward Alewife.
- Ride 1 stop, about 1 min to Downtown Crossing.
- At Downtown Crossing, change to the Orange Line toward Oak Grove.
- Ride 6 stops, about 10 min, through State, Haymarket, North Station, Community College and Sullivan Square, and get off at Assembly.
- Walk about 3 min to Assembly Row. Use the Foley St exit.
Times and frequency
| Day | First trip | Last trip | How often (daytime) | Trip time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday-Thursday | 5:29 am | 12:44 am | Every 5 min | About 20 min |
| Friday | 5:29 am | 1:40 am | Every 5 min | About 20 min |
| Saturday | 5:30 am | 1:44 am | Every 7 min | About 20 min |
| Sunday | 6:15 am | 12:45 am | Every 8 min | About 20 min |
First and last trip are when the first train of the trip leaves South Station, on the fall 2026 schedule. "How often" is for the Red Line (the least frequent part of the trip).
Late at night
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves South Station at 12:44 am and gets to Assembly Row around 12:57 am, using Orange Line. On Friday nights it runs later: the last trip leaves at 1:40 am. On Saturday nights the last trip leaves at 1:44 am, and on Sunday nights at 12:45 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 Sullivan Square. The next stop is Assembly. Start a live trip in Cobblehop and it alerts you before your stop.
- Changing at Downtown Crossing. You don't leave the station. Follow the signs for Orange Line toward Oak Grove.
- Assembly station on the Orange Line opens right onto Assembly Row's shops and restaurants.
- South Station has the Red Line and Silver Line underground, Commuter Rail and Amtrak on the main concourse, and the intercity bus terminal upstairs next door.
Step-free access
MBTA data lists every station on this route (South Station, Downtown Crossing and Assembly) as accessible. South Station has 9 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.
- Kids. Children 11 and under ride the MBTA free.
Fares as of October 2026. Check the MBTA's fares page before you ride.
South Station to Assembly Row: common questions
How do I get from South Station to Assembly Row by public transit?
Take the Red Line toward Alewife to Downtown Crossing, then the Orange Line toward Oak Grove to Assembly, and walk about 3 min. The trip takes about 20 minutes.
How long does it take to get from South Station to Assembly Row?
About 20 minutes on the main route.
Do I have to change along the way?
Yes, once: at Downtown Crossing. Take the Red Line toward Alewife to Downtown Crossing, then the Orange Line toward Oak Grove to Assembly, and walk about 3 min.
How often does the Red 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 South Station to Assembly Row?
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves South Station at 12:44 am and gets to Assembly Row around 12:57 am, using Orange Line. On Friday nights it runs later: the last trip leaves at 1:40 am. On Saturday nights the last trip leaves at 1:44 am, and on Sunday nights at 12:45 am.
Related routes
- South Station to CambridgeSide
- South Station to Museum of Science
- North Station to Assembly Row
- Back Bay Station to Assembly Row
- 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:
- MBTA: Red Line
- MBTA: Orange Line
- MBTA: South Station station
- MBTA: Downtown Crossing station
- MBTA: Assembly station
- 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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