South Station to Boston Convention and Exhibition Center
The bus route from South Station to Boston Convention and Exhibition Center: where to board, where to change, where to get off and how late it runs.
South Station to Boston Convention and Exhibition Center
- Bus 7
- Take bus 7From Summer St @ South Station - Red Line entrance, toward City Point3 stops, about 3 min
- Get off at Summer St opp WTC AveThe stop after 350 Summer St
Weekdays, fall 2026 schedule · First and last trips
Quick answer: Take bus 7 to Summer St opp WTC Ave. The trip takes about 5 minutes. On weekdays bus 7 runs every 11 min during the day. Walking takes about 16 minutes, so on a nice day you may not need the T at all.
Get the live route from South Station to BCEC
Step by step
- At Summer St @ South Station - Red Line entrance, take bus 7 toward City Point.
- Ride 3 stops, about 3 min. Get off at Summer St opp WTC Ave, the stop after 350 Summer St.
Other ways to go
- Take the Silver Line SL1 to World Trade Center, and walk about 7 min: about 11 min.
- Take the Silver Line SL3 to World Trade Center, and walk about 7 min: about 10 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 | 4:21 am | 12:56 am | Every 11 min | About 5 min |
| Friday | 4:21 am | 1:57 am | Every 11 min | About 5 min |
| Saturday | 4:58 am | 1:58 am | About every 40 min | About 5 min |
| Sunday | 5:30 am | 1:09 am | Varies | About 5 min |
First and last trip are when the first bus of the trip leaves Summer St @ South Station - Red Line entrance, on the fall 2026 schedule. "How often" is for bus 7.
Late at night
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves Summer St @ South Station - Red Line entrance at 12:56 am and gets to Boston Convention and Exhibition Center around 1:06 am, using Silver Line SLW. On Friday nights it runs later: the last trip leaves at 1:57 am. On Saturday nights the last trip leaves at 1:58 am, and on Sunday nights at 1:09 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 350 Summer St. The next stop is Summer St opp WTC Ave. Start a live trip in Cobblehop and it alerts you before your stop.
- The convention center is on Summer Street in the Seaport. World Trade Center is the closest Silver Line station.
- 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.
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.
- 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 Boston Convention and Exhibition Center: common questions
How do I get from South Station to Boston Convention and Exhibition Center by public transit?
Take bus 7 to Summer St opp WTC Ave. The trip takes about 5 minutes.
How long does it take to get from South Station to Boston Convention and Exhibition Center?
About 5 minutes on the main route. Walking takes about 16 minutes.
Do I have to change buses?
No. Bus 7 goes all the way, so it's one ride.
How often does bus 7 run?
Every 11 min on weekdays during the day and about every 40 min on Saturdays, on the fall 2026 schedule.
What time is the last bus from South Station to Boston Convention and Exhibition Center?
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves Summer St @ South Station - Red Line entrance at 12:56 am and gets to Boston Convention and Exhibition Center around 1:06 am, using Silver Line SLW. On Friday nights it runs later: the last trip leaves at 1:57 am. On Saturday nights the last trip leaves at 1:58 am, and on Sunday nights at 1:09 am.
Related routes
- South Station to the Seaport
- South Station to New England Aquarium
- North Station to Boston Convention and Exhibition Center
- Logan Airport to Boston Convention and Exhibition Center
- Never miss your stop (guide)
More routes from South Station
- South Station to Faneuil Hall
- South Station to the North End
- South Station to Boston Common
- South Station to North Station
- South Station to TD Garden
- 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:
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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