South Station to Berklee College of Music
The T route from South Station to Berklee College of Music: where to board, where to change, where to get off and how late it runs.
South Station to Berklee College of Music
- Red Line
- Green Line B, C, D
- Take the Red LineFrom South Station, toward Alewife2 stops, about 3 min
- Change at Park Street
- Take a Green Line B, C or D trainToward Boston College, Cleveland Circle or Riverside4 stops, about 9 min
- Get off at Hynes Convention CenterThe stop after Copley
- Walk about 4 min to Berklee College of MusicUse the Massachusetts Ave, Buses exit
Weekdays, fall 2026 schedule · First and last trips
Quick answer: Take the Red Line toward Alewife to Park Street, then a Green Line B, C or D train to Hynes Convention Center, and walk about 4 min. The trip takes about 24 minutes (22-26 min depending on the connection). On weekdays the Red Line runs every 5 min during the day.
Get the live route from South Station to Berklee
Step by step
- At South Station, take the Red Line toward Alewife.
- Ride 2 stops, about 3 min, through Downtown Crossing, and get off at Park Street.
- At Park Street, change to a Green Line B, C or D train toward Boston College, Cleveland Circle or Riverside.
- Ride 4 stops, about 9 min, through Boylston, Arlington and Copley, and get off at Hynes Convention Center.
- Walk about 4 min to Berklee College of Music. Use the Massachusetts Ave, Buses exit.
Times and frequency
| Day | First trip | Last trip | How often (daytime) | Trip time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday-Thursday | 4:20 am | 1:13 am | Every 5 min | About 24 min |
| Friday | 4:20 am | 2:07 am | Every 5 min | About 24 min |
| Saturday | 5:00 am | 2:01 am | Every 6 min | About 24 min |
| Sunday | 5:00 am | 1:02 am | Every 6 min | About 24 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 1:13 am and gets to Berklee College of Music around 1:25 am, using Green Line. On Friday nights it runs later: the last trip leaves at 2:07 am. On Saturday nights the last trip leaves at 2:01 am, and on Sunday nights at 1:02 am. Late at night, ask Cobblehop for the last trip. It checks live times and tells you when to leave.
Tips for this trip
- Check the branch letter. E trains from Park Street don't go to Hynes Convention Center.
- Know your stop. Get to the door after Copley. The next stop is Hynes Convention Center. Start a live trip in Cobblehop and it alerts you before your stop.
- Changing at Park Street. You don't leave the station. Follow the signs for Green Line B, C or D.
- Berklee's main buildings are around Massachusetts Avenue and Boylston Street.
- 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 South Station and Park Street as accessible. Hynes Convention Center is not listed as accessible, so ask Cobblehop for a step-free route if you need one. 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 Berklee College of Music: common questions
How do I get from South Station to Berklee College of Music by public transit?
Take the Red Line toward Alewife to Park Street, then a Green Line B, C or D train to Hynes Convention Center, and walk about 4 min. The trip takes about 24 minutes (22-26 min depending on the connection).
How long does it take to get from South Station to Berklee College of Music?
About 24 minutes on the main route, or 22-26 minutes depending on the connection. Walking takes about 40 minutes.
Do I have to change along the way?
Yes, once: at Park Street. Take the Red Line toward Alewife to Park Street, then a Green Line B, C or D train to Hynes Convention Center, and walk about 4 min.
How often does the Red Line run?
Every 5 min on weekdays during the day, every 6 min on Saturdays and every 6 min on Sundays, on the fall 2026 schedule.
What time is the last train from South Station to Berklee College of Music?
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves South Station at 1:13 am and gets to Berklee College of Music around 1:25 am, using Green Line. On Friday nights it runs later: the last trip leaves at 2:07 am. On Saturday nights the last trip leaves at 2:01 am, and on Sunday nights at 1:02 am.
Related routes
- South Station to Symphony Hall
- South Station to Prudential Center
- Boston Common to Berklee College of Music
- North Station to Berklee College of Music
- Never miss your stop (guide)
More routes from South Station
- South Station to Northeastern University
- South Station to Boston Public Library
- South Station to Museum of Fine Arts
- South Station to Fenway Park
- South Station to Copley Square
- All routes from South Station
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: Green Line
- MBTA: South Station station
- MBTA: Park Street station
- MBTA: Hynes Convention Center station
- 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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