South Station to Hatch Shell
The T route from South Station to Hatch Shell: where to board, where to change, where to get off and how late it runs.
South Station to Hatch Shell
- Red Line
- Take the Red LineFrom South Station, toward Alewife3 stops, about 5 min
- Get off at Charles/MGHThe stop after Park Street
- Walk about 12 min to Hatch Shell
Weekdays, fall 2026 schedule · First and last trips
Quick answer: Take the Red Line toward Alewife to Charles/MGH, and walk about 12 min. The trip takes about 18 minutes. On weekdays the Red Line runs every 5 min during the day. Walking takes about 29 minutes, so on a nice day you may not need the T at all.
Get the live route from South Station to Hatch Shell
Step by step
- At South Station, take the Red Line toward Alewife.
- Ride 3 stops, about 5 min, through Downtown Crossing and Park Street, and get off at Charles/MGH.
- Walk about 12 min to Hatch Shell.
Times and frequency
| Day | First trip | Last trip | How often (daytime) | Trip time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday-Thursday | 4:20 am | 12:44 am | Every 5 min | About 18 min |
| Friday | 4:20 am | 1:43 am | Every 5 min | About 18 min |
| Saturday | 5:29 am | 1:44 am | Every 6 min | About 17 min |
| Sunday | 6:14 am | 12:44 am | Every 6 min | About 17 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 Hatch Shell around 1:01 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 Park Street. The next stop is Charles/MGH. Start a live trip in Cobblehop and it alerts you before your stop.
- The Hatch Shell is on the Charles River Esplanade. Footbridges cross Storrow Drive from Beacon Hill and Back Bay.
- 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 Charles/MGH) 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 Hatch Shell: common questions
How do I get from South Station to Hatch Shell by public transit?
Take the Red Line toward Alewife to Charles/MGH, and walk about 12 min. The trip takes about 18 minutes.
How long does it take to get from South Station to Hatch Shell?
About 18 minutes on the main route. Walking takes about 29 minutes.
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 Hatch Shell?
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves South Station at 12:44 am and gets to Hatch Shell around 1:01 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 Beacon Hill (Charles Street)
- South Station to Mass Eye and Ear
- North Station to Hatch Shell
- Harvard Square to Hatch Shell
- Never miss your stop (guide)
More routes from South Station
- South Station to Copley Square
- South Station to Massachusetts General Hospital
- South Station to Boston Common
- South Station to Boston Public Library
- South Station to Back Bay Station
- 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: South Station station
- MBTA: Charles/MGH 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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