South Station to Davis Square
The T route from South Station to Davis Square: where to board, where to change, where to get off and how late it runs.
Quick answer: Take the Red Line toward Alewife to Davis. The trip takes about 19 minutes. On weekdays the Red Line runs every 5 min during the day.
Get the live route from South Station to Davis
Step by step
- At South Station, take the Red Line toward Alewife.
- Ride 8 stops, about 18 min. Get off at Davis, the stop after Porter.
Times and frequency
| Day | First trip | Last trip | How often (daytime) | Trip time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday-Thursday | 5:30 am | 12:44 am | Every 5 min | About 19 min |
| Friday | 5:30 am | 1:43 am | Every 5 min | About 19 min |
| Saturday | 5:29 am | 1:44 am | Every 6 min | About 18 min |
| Sunday | 6:14 am | 12:44 am | Every 6 min | About 18 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.
Late at night
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves South Station at 12:44 am and gets to Davis Square around 1:06 am. On Friday nights it runs later: the last trip leaves at 1:43 am. On Saturday nights the last trip leaves at 1:44 am, and on Sunday nights at 12:44 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 Porter. The next stop is Davis. Start a live trip in Cobblehop and it alerts you before your stop.
- Davis station is in the middle of Davis Square in Somerville, on the Red Line's Alewife end.
- 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 Davis) 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.
- 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 Davis Square: common questions
How do I get from South Station to Davis Square by public transit?
Take the Red Line toward Alewife to Davis. The trip takes about 19 minutes.
How long does it take to get from South Station to Davis Square?
About 19 minutes on the main route.
Do I have to change trains?
No. The Red Line goes all the way, so it's one ride.
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 Davis Square?
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves South Station at 12:44 am and gets to Davis Square around 1:06 am. On Friday nights it runs later: the last trip leaves at 1:43 am. On Saturday nights the last trip leaves at 1:44 am, and on Sunday nights at 12:44 am.
Related routes
- South Station to Tufts University
- South Station to Harvard Square
- North Station to Davis Square
- Logan Airport to Davis Square
- Never miss your stop (guide)
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: South Station station
- MBTA: Davis station
- MBTA: fares
- MBTA: elevator and accessibility alerts
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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