South Station to Bunker Hill Monument
Plain directions from South Station to Bunker Hill Monument, checked against the fall 2026 MBTA schedule.
South Station to Bunker Hill Monument
- Red Line
- Orange Line
- Take the Red LineFrom South Station, toward Alewife1 stop, about 1 min
- Change at Downtown Crossing
- Take the Orange LineToward Oak Grove4 stops, about 6 min
- Get off at Community CollegeThe stop after North Station
- Walk about 14 min to Bunker Hill Monument
Weekdays, fall 2026 schedule · First and last trips
Quick answer: Take the Red Line toward Alewife to Downtown Crossing, then the Orange Line toward Oak Grove to Community College, and walk about 14 min. The trip takes about 27 minutes. On weekdays the Red Line runs every 5 min during the day.
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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 4 stops, about 6 min, through State, Haymarket and North Station, and get off at Community College.
- Walk about 14 min to Bunker Hill Monument.
Times and frequency
| Day | First trip | Last trip | How often (daytime) | Trip time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday-Friday | 5:15 am | 1:33 am | Every 5 min | About 27 min |
| Saturday | 5:00 am | 1:44 am | Every 7 min | About 27 min |
| Sunday | 5:48 am | 12:45 am | Every 8 min | About 27 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 1:33 am and gets to Bunker Hill Monument around 1:49 am, using bus 93. 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 North Station. The next stop is Community College. 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.
- The Bunker Hill Monument is on Monument Square in Charlestown, at the top of a steep hill.
- 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 Community College) 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 Bunker Hill Monument: common questions
How do I get from South Station to Bunker Hill Monument by public transit?
Take the Red Line toward Alewife to Downtown Crossing, then the Orange Line toward Oak Grove to Community College, and walk about 14 min. The trip takes about 27 minutes.
How long does it take to get from South Station to Bunker Hill Monument?
About 27 minutes on the main route. Walking takes about 43 minutes.
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 Community College, and walk about 14 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 Bunker Hill Monument?
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves South Station at 1:33 am and gets to Bunker Hill Monument around 1:49 am, using bus 93. On Saturday nights the last trip leaves at 1:44 am, and on Sunday nights at 12:45 am.
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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: Red Line
- MBTA: Orange Line
- MBTA: South Station station
- MBTA: Downtown Crossing station
- MBTA: Community College 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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