South Station to Faneuil Hall
The bus route from South Station to Faneuil Hall: where to board, where to change, where to get off and how late it runs.
South Station to Faneuil Hall
- Bus 4
- Take bus 4From Summer St @ Atlantic Ave, toward North Station via South Station5 stops, about 6 min
- Get off at Atlantic Ave @ Atlantic AveThe stop after Atlantic Ave @ State St
- Walk about 4 min to Faneuil Hall
Weekdays, fall 2026 schedule · First and last trips
Quick answer: Take bus 4 to Atlantic Ave @ Atlantic Ave, and walk about 4 min. The trip takes about 10 minutes. On weekdays bus 4 runs about every 20 min during the day. Walking takes about 16 minutes, so on a nice day you may not need the T at all.
Get the live route from South Station to Faneuil Hall
Step by step
- At Summer St @ Atlantic Ave, take bus 4 toward North Station via South Station.
- Ride 5 stops, about 6 min. Get off at Atlantic Ave @ Atlantic Ave, the stop after Atlantic Ave @ State St.
- Walk about 4 min to Faneuil Hall.
Times and frequency
| Day | First trip | Last trip | How often (daytime) | Trip time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday-Friday | 5:00 am | 6:35 pm | About every 20 min | About 10 min |
| Saturday | 5:00 am | 5:03 am | Varies | About 10 min |
| Sunday | 5:46 am | 5:46 am | Varies | About 10 min |
First and last trip are when the first bus of the trip leaves Summer St @ Atlantic Ave, on the fall 2026 schedule. "How often" is for bus 4.
Late at night
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves Summer St @ Atlantic Ave at 6:35 pm and gets to Faneuil Hall around 6:43 pm, using bus 4. On Saturday nights the last trip leaves at 5:03 am, and on Sunday nights at 5:46 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 Atlantic Ave @ State St. The next stop is Atlantic Ave @ Atlantic Ave. Start a live trip in Cobblehop and it alerts you before your stop.
- Faneuil Hall and Quincy Market sit between Government Center, State and Haymarket stations, all a few minutes' walk away.
- 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.
What it costs
- Bus. $1.70 one way, like any local bus.
- 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 Faneuil Hall: common questions
How do I get from South Station to Faneuil Hall by public transit?
Take bus 4 to Atlantic Ave @ Atlantic Ave, and walk about 4 min. The trip takes about 10 minutes.
How long does it take to get from South Station to Faneuil Hall?
About 10 minutes on the main route. Walking takes about 16 minutes.
Do I have to change buses?
No. Bus 4 goes all the way, so it's one ride.
How often does bus 4 run?
About every 20 min on weekdays during the day, on the fall 2026 schedule.
What time is the last bus from South Station to Faneuil Hall?
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves Summer St @ Atlantic Ave at 6:35 pm and gets to Faneuil Hall around 6:43 pm, using bus 4. On Saturday nights the last trip leaves at 5:03 am, and on Sunday nights at 5:46 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:
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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