South Station to JFK Birthplace
The T route from South Station to JFK Birthplace: where to board, where to change, where to get off and how late it runs.
South Station to JFK Birthplace
- Red Line
- Green Line C
- Take the Red LineFrom South Station, toward Alewife2 stops, about 3 min
- Change at Park Street
- Take a Green Line C trainToward Cleveland Circle10 stops, about 21 min
- Get off at Coolidge CornerThe stop after Saint Paul Street
- Walk about 9 min to JFK Birthplace
Weekdays, fall 2026 schedule · First and last trips
Quick answer: Take the Red Line toward Alewife to Park Street, then a Green Line C train to Coolidge Corner, and walk about 9 min. The trip takes about 42 minutes (39-45 min depending on the connection). On weekdays Green Line trains to Coolidge Corner run every 8 min during the day.
Get the live route from South Station to JFK Birthplace
Step by step
- At South Station, take the Red Line toward Alewife.
- Ride 2 stops, about 3 min, through Downtown Crossing, and get off at Park Street.
- At Park Street, change to a Green Line C train toward Cleveland Circle.
- Ride 10 stops, about 21 min. Get off at Coolidge Corner, the stop after Saint Paul Street.
- Walk about 9 min to JFK Birthplace.
Times and frequency
| Day | First trip | Last trip | How often (daytime) | Trip time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday-Thursday | 4:20 am | 12:44 am | Every 8 min | About 42 min |
| Friday | 4:20 am | 1:43 am | Every 8 min | About 42 min |
| Saturday | 5:00 am | 1:44 am | Every 9 min | About 43 min |
| Sunday | 5:40 am | 12:44 am | Every 10 min | About 43 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 Green Line trains to Coolidge Corner (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 JFK Birthplace around 1:22 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
- Check the branch letter. B trains and D trains and E trains from Park Street don't go to Coolidge Corner.
- Know your stop. Get to the door after Saint Paul Street. The next stop is Coolidge Corner. Start a live trip in Cobblehop and it alerts you before your stop.
- Changing at Park Street. You don't leave the station. Follow the signs for Green Line C.
- The John F. Kennedy National Historic Site is a house on Beals Street in Brookline. It's seasonal, so check the National Park Service before you go.
- 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, Park Street and Coolidge Corner) 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. Changing between subway lines is free.
- 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 JFK Birthplace: common questions
How do I get from South Station to JFK Birthplace by public transit?
Take the Red Line toward Alewife to Park Street, then a Green Line C train to Coolidge Corner, and walk about 9 min. The trip takes about 42 minutes (39-45 min depending on the connection).
How long does it take to get from South Station to JFK Birthplace?
About 42 minutes on the main route, or 39-45 minutes depending on the connection.
Do I have to change along the way?
Yes, once: at Park Street. Take the Red Line toward Alewife to Park Street, then a Green Line C train to Coolidge Corner, and walk about 9 min.
How often do Green Line trains to Coolidge Corner run?
Every 8 min on weekdays during the day, every 9 min on Saturdays and every 10 min on Sundays, on the fall 2026 schedule.
What time is the last train from South Station to JFK Birthplace?
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves South Station at 12:44 am and gets to JFK Birthplace around 1:22 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 Coolidge Corner, Brookline
- South Station to Agganis Arena
- Boston Common to JFK Birthplace
- North Station to JFK Birthplace
- Never miss your stop (guide)
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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:
- MBTA: Red Line
- MBTA: Green Line
- MBTA: South Station station
- MBTA: Park Street station
- MBTA: Coolidge Corner 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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