South Station to Emmanuel College
How to get from South Station to Emmanuel College on public transit, with the stops, times and the last trip of the night.
South Station to Emmanuel College
- Red Line
- Bus 47
- Take the Red LineFrom South Station, toward Alewife5 stops, about 9 min
- Walk about 3 min to Green St @ Magazine StAfter you get off at Central
- Take bus 47Toward Broadway9 stops, about 13 min
- Get off at Brookline Ave @ Pilgrim RdThe stop after Park Dr @ Fenway Sta
- Walk about 3 min to Emmanuel College
Weekdays, fall 2026 schedule · First and last trips
Quick answer: Take the Red Line toward Alewife to Central, then bus 47 to Brookline Ave @ Pilgrim Rd, and walk about 3 min. The trip takes about 33 minutes (30-34 min depending on the connection). On weekdays bus 47 runs about every 20 min during the day.
Get the live route from South Station to Emmanuel College
Step by step
- At South Station, take the Red Line toward Alewife.
- Ride 5 stops, about 9 min, through Downtown Crossing, Park Street, Charles/MGH and Kendall/MIT, and get off at Central.
- Walk about 3 min from Central to Green St @ Magazine St.
- At Green St @ Magazine St, change to bus 47 toward Broadway.
- Ride 9 stops, about 13 min. Get off at Brookline Ave @ Pilgrim Rd, the stop after Park Dr @ Fenway Sta.
- Walk about 3 min to Emmanuel College.
Other ways to go
- Take the Framingham/Worcester Line toward Framingham to Lansdowne, and walk about 14 min: about 25 min.
- Take the Red Line toward Alewife to Park Street, then the Green Line toward Riverside to Fenway, and walk about 9 min: about 36 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 | 4:45 am | 12:46 am | About every 20 min | About 33 min |
| Friday | 4:45 am | 1:43 am | About every 20 min | About 33 min |
| Saturday | 5:00 am | 1:44 am | About every 30 min | About 33 min |
| Sunday | 5:00 am | 12:47 am | About once an hour | About 33 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 47 (the least frequent part of the trip).
Late at night
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves South Station at 12:46 am and gets to Emmanuel College around 1:12 am, using Orange Line and bus 65. 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 12:47 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 Park Dr @ Fenway Sta. The next stop is Brookline Ave @ Pilgrim Rd. Start a live trip in Cobblehop and it alerts you before your stop.
- Emmanuel College is on the Fenway, near the Longwood Medical Area.
- 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 Central) 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 Emmanuel College: common questions
How do I get from South Station to Emmanuel College by public transit?
Take the Red Line toward Alewife to Central, then bus 47 to Brookline Ave @ Pilgrim Rd, and walk about 3 min. The trip takes about 33 minutes (30-34 min depending on the connection).
How long does it take to get from South Station to Emmanuel College?
About 33 minutes on the main route, or 30-34 minutes depending on the connection.
Do I have to change along the way?
Yes, once: at Central. Take the Red Line toward Alewife to Central, then bus 47 to Brookline Ave @ Pilgrim Rd, and walk about 3 min.
How often does bus 47 run?
About every 20 min on weekdays during the day, about every 30 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 Emmanuel College?
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves South Station at 12:46 am and gets to Emmanuel College around 1:12 am, using Orange Line and bus 65. 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 12:47 am.
Related routes
- South Station to Simmons University
- South Station to Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
- Boston Common to Emmanuel College
- North Station to Emmanuel College
- Never miss your stop (guide)
More routes from South Station
- South Station to Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
- South Station to Boston Children's Hospital
- South Station to Longwood Medical Area
- South Station to Brigham and Women's Hospital
- South Station to Fenway Park
- 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: Red Line
- MBTA: bus 47
- MBTA: South Station station
- MBTA: Central 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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