South Station to Burlington Mall
How to get from South Station to Burlington Mall on public transit, with the stops, times and the last trip of the night.
South Station to Burlington Mall
- Red Line
- Bus 350
- Take the Red LineFrom South Station, toward Alewife9 stops, about 21 min
- Change at Alewife
- Take bus 350Toward North Burlington via Mall Rd43 stops, about 34 min
- Get off at Burlington Mall Rd @ Lexington StThe stop after Burlington Mall Rd opp NE Executive Pk
- Walk about 6 min to Burlington Mall
Weekdays, fall 2026 schedule · First and last trips
Quick answer: Take the Red Line to Alewife, then bus 350 to Burlington Mall Rd @ Lexington St, and walk about 6 min. The trip takes about 72 minutes (65-76 min depending on the connection). On weekdays bus 350 runs about every 30 min during the day.
Get the live route from South Station to Burlington Mall
Step by step
- At South Station, take the Red Line toward Alewife.
- Ride 9 stops, about 21 min. Get off at Alewife, the stop after Davis.
- At Alewife, change to bus 350 toward North Burlington via Mall Rd.
- Ride about 34 min (43 stops). Get off at Burlington Mall Rd @ Lexington St, the stop after Burlington Mall Rd opp NE Executive Pk.
- Walk about 6 min to Burlington Mall.
Times and frequency
| Day | First trip | Last trip | How often (daytime) | Trip time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday-Friday | 5:51 am | 9:51 pm | About every 30 min | About 72 min |
| Saturday | 5:33 am | 10:08 pm | About every 45 min | About 69 min |
| Sunday | 6:26 am | 6:19 pm | About once an hour | About 68 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 bus 350 (the least frequent part of the trip).
Late at night
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves South Station at 9:51 pm and gets to Burlington Mall around 10:56 pm. On Saturday nights the last trip leaves at 10:08 pm, and on Sunday nights at 6:19 pm. 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 Burlington Mall Rd opp NE Executive Pk. The next stop is Burlington Mall Rd @ Lexington St. Start a live trip in Cobblehop and it alerts you before your stop.
- Changing at Alewife. You don't leave the station. Follow the signs for bus 350.
- Burlington Mall is off Route 128 at the Middlesex Turnpike in Burlington.
- 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 and Alewife) 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 and bus. The subway is $2.40 one way, and a local bus is $1.70. Under an MBTA pilot that started September 1, 2026, you can change between bus and subway within 2 hours of your first tap and pay only the highest fare, if you use the same card or phone each time.
- 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 Burlington Mall: common questions
How do I get from South Station to Burlington Mall by public transit?
Take the Red Line to Alewife, then bus 350 to Burlington Mall Rd @ Lexington St, and walk about 6 min. The trip takes about 72 minutes (65-76 min depending on the connection).
How long does it take to get from South Station to Burlington Mall?
About 72 minutes on the main route, or 65-76 minutes depending on the connection.
Do I have to change along the way?
Yes, once: at Alewife. Take the Red Line to Alewife, then bus 350 to Burlington Mall Rd @ Lexington St, and walk about 6 min.
How often does bus 350 run?
About every 30 min on weekdays during the day, about every 45 min on Saturdays and about once an hour on Sundays, on the fall 2026 schedule.
What time is the last bus from South Station to Burlington Mall?
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves South Station at 9:51 pm and gets to Burlington Mall around 10:56 pm. On Saturday nights the last trip leaves at 10:08 pm, and on Sunday nights at 6:19 pm.
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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: bus 350
- MBTA: South Station station
- MBTA: Alewife 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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