South Station to Inman Square
Plain directions from South Station to Inman Square, checked against the fall 2026 MBTA schedule.
South Station to Inman Square
- Red Line
- Bus 69
- Take the Red LineFrom South Station, toward Alewife6 stops, about 13 min
- Walk about 2 min to Massachusetts Ave @ Johnston GateAfter you get off at Harvard
- Take bus 69Toward Lechmere6 stops, about 4 min
- Get off at Cambridge St @ Hampshire StThe stop after Cambridge St @ Fayette St
Weekdays, fall 2026 schedule · First and last trips
Quick answer: Take the Red Line toward Alewife to Harvard, then bus 69 to Cambridge St @ Hampshire St. The trip takes about 25 minutes (23-28 min depending on the connection). On weekdays bus 69 runs about every 20 min during the day.
Get the live route from South Station to Inman Square
Step by step
- At South Station, take the Red Line toward Alewife.
- Ride 6 stops, about 13 min, through Downtown Crossing, Park Street, Charles/MGH, Kendall/MIT and Central, and get off at Harvard.
- Walk about 2 min from Harvard to Massachusetts Ave @ Johnston Gate.
- At Massachusetts Ave @ Johnston Gate, change to bus 69 toward Lechmere.
- Ride 6 stops, about 4 min. Get off at Cambridge St @ Hampshire St, the stop after Cambridge St @ Fayette St.
Other ways to go
- Take the Red Line toward Alewife to Central, then bus 83 to Hampshire St @ Cambridge St: about 24 min.
- Take the Red Line toward Alewife to Central, then bus 91 to Prospect St @ Cambridge St, and walk about 4 min: about 25 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 | 12:44 am | About every 20 min | About 25 min |
| Friday | 4:45 am | 1:43 am | About every 20 min | About 25 min |
| Saturday | 5:15 am | 1:44 am | About every 25 min | About 26 min |
| Sunday | 6:14 am | 12:57 am | About every 25 min | About 24 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 69 (the least frequent part of the trip).
Late at night
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves South Station at 12:44 am and gets to Inman 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 12:57 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 Cambridge St @ Fayette St. The next stop is Cambridge St @ Hampshire St. Start a live trip in Cobblehop and it alerts you before your stop.
- 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 Harvard) 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 Inman Square: common questions
How do I get from South Station to Inman Square by public transit?
Take the Red Line toward Alewife to Harvard, then bus 69 to Cambridge St @ Hampshire St. The trip takes about 25 minutes (23-28 min depending on the connection).
How long does it take to get from South Station to Inman Square?
About 25 minutes on the main route, or 23-28 minutes depending on the connection.
Do I have to change along the way?
Yes, once: at Harvard. Take the Red Line toward Alewife to Harvard, then bus 69 to Cambridge St @ Hampshire St.
How often does bus 69 run?
About every 20 min on weekdays during the day, about every 25 min on Saturdays and about every 25 min on Sundays, on the fall 2026 schedule.
What time is the last train from South Station to Inman Square?
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves South Station at 12:44 am and gets to Inman 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 12:57 am.
Related routes
- South Station to Cambridge Hospital
- South Station to Union Square, Somerville
- Boston Common to Inman Square
- North Station to Inman Square
- Never miss your stop (guide)
More routes from South Station
- South Station to Central Square, Cambridge
- South Station to Harvard Art Museums
- South Station to Harvard Museum of Natural History
- South Station to MIT
- South Station to MIT Museum
- 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 69
- MBTA: South Station station
- MBTA: Harvard 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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