South Station to Constitution Beach
The T route from South Station to Constitution Beach: where to board, where to change, where to get off and how late it runs.
South Station to Constitution Beach
- Silver Line SL3
- Blue Line
- Take the Silver Line SL3From South Station, toward Chelsea4 stops, about 12 min
- Change at Airport station
- Take the Blue LineToward Wonderland2 stops, about 4 min
- Get off at Orient HeightsThe stop after Wood Island
- Walk about 11 min to Constitution BeachUse the Bennington St exit
Weekdays, fall 2026 schedule · First and last trips
Quick answer: Take the Silver Line SL3 to Airport station, then the Blue Line toward Wonderland to Orient Heights, and walk about 11 min. The trip takes about 34 minutes (31-36 min depending on the connection). On weekdays the Silver Line SL3 runs every 10 min during the day.
Get the live route from South Station to Constitution Beach
Step by step
- At South Station, take the Silver Line SL3 toward Chelsea.
- Ride 4 stops, about 12 min. Get off at Airport station, the stop after Silver Line Way.
- At Airport station, change to the Blue Line toward Wonderland.
- Ride 2 stops, about 4 min, through Wood Island, and get off at Orient Heights.
- Walk about 11 min to Constitution Beach. Use the Bennington St exit.
Other ways to go
- Take the Silver Line SL3 to Airport station, then bus 120 to Bennington St @ Westbrook St: about 35 min.
- Take the Silver Line SL3 to Airport station, the Blue Line toward Wonderland to Orient Heights, then bus 120 to Bennington St @ Westbrook St: about 34 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 | 5:16 am | 12:41 am | Every 10 min | About 34 min |
| Friday | 5:16 am | 1:06 am | Every 10 min | About 34 min |
| Saturday | 5:28 am | 12:30 am | Every 12 min | About 35 min |
| Sunday | 5:52 am | 12:47 am | About every 15 min | About 37 min |
First and last trip are when the first bus of the trip leaves South Station, on the fall 2026 schedule. "How often" is for the Silver Line SL3 (the least frequent part of the trip).
Late at night
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves South Station at 12:41 am and gets to Constitution Beach around 1:15 am. On Friday nights it runs later: the last trip leaves at 1:06 am. On Saturday nights the last trip leaves at 12:30 am, and on Sunday nights at 12:47 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 Wood Island. The next stop is Orient Heights. Start a live trip in Cobblehop and it alerts you before your stop.
- Changing at Airport station. You don't leave the station. Follow the signs for Blue Line toward Wonderland.
- Constitution Beach is in East Boston, near Orient Heights 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.
Step-free access
MBTA data lists every station on this route (South Station, Airport and Orient Heights) 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 Constitution Beach: common questions
How do I get from South Station to Constitution Beach by public transit?
Take the Silver Line SL3 to Airport station, then the Blue Line toward Wonderland to Orient Heights, and walk about 11 min. The trip takes about 34 minutes (31-36 min depending on the connection).
How long does it take to get from South Station to Constitution Beach?
About 34 minutes on the main route, or 31-36 minutes depending on the connection.
Do I have to change along the way?
Yes, once: at Airport station. Take the Silver Line SL3 to Airport station, then the Blue Line toward Wonderland to Orient Heights, and walk about 11 min.
How often does the Silver Line SL3 run?
Every 10 min on weekdays during the day, every 12 min on Saturdays and about every 15 min on Sundays, on the fall 2026 schedule.
What time is the last bus from South Station to Constitution Beach?
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves South Station at 12:41 am and gets to Constitution Beach around 1:15 am. On Friday nights it runs later: the last trip leaves at 1:06 am. On Saturday nights the last trip leaves at 12:30 am, and on Sunday nights at 12:47 am.
Related routes
- South Station to Belle Isle Marsh
- South Station to Logan Airport
- Boston Common to Constitution Beach
- North Station to Constitution Beach
- Never miss your stop (guide)
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- South Station to Revere Beach
- South Station to Leader Bank Pavilion
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- South Station to Old North Church
- South Station to Paul Revere House
- 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: Silver Line SL3
- MBTA: Blue Line
- MBTA: South Station station
- MBTA: Airport station
- MBTA: Orient Heights 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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