South Station to Legacy Place
Plain directions from South Station to Legacy Place, checked against the fall 2026 MBTA schedule.
South Station to Legacy Place
- Franklin/Foxboro Line
- Take the Franklin/Foxboro LineFrom South Station, toward Foxboro via Back Bay6 stops, about 28 min
- Get off at Dedham Corporate Center
- Walk about 10 min to Legacy Place
Weekdays, fall 2026 schedule · First and last trips
Quick answer: Take the Franklin/Foxboro Line toward Foxboro via Back Bay to Dedham Corporate Center, and walk about 10 min. The trip takes about 38 minutes (34-44 min depending on the connection). On weekdays Franklin/Foxboro Line trains run about every 45 min during the day.
Get the live route from South Station to Legacy Place
Step by step
- At South Station, take the Franklin/Foxboro Line toward Foxboro via Back Bay.
- Ride about 28 min to Dedham Corporate Center, with 5 stops on the way.
- Walk about 10 min to Legacy Place.
Other ways to go
- Take the Needham Line toward Needham Heights to Forest Hills, then bus 34E to Washington St @ Harmony Hill Way, and walk about 11 min: about 55 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-Friday | 5:47 am | 11:55 pm | About every 45 min | About 38 min |
| Saturday | 5:32 am | 11:55 pm | About every 2 hours | About 45 min |
| Sunday | 6:39 am | 11:55 pm | About every 2 hours | About 45 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 Franklin/Foxboro Line trains.
Late at night
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves South Station at 11:55 pm and gets to Legacy Place around 12:41 am. On Saturday nights the last trip leaves at 11:55 pm, and on Sunday nights at 11:55 pm. Late at night, ask Cobblehop for the last trip. It checks live times and tells you when to leave.
Tips for this trip
- Inbound or outbound. Commuter Rail trains toward Boston are called inbound and trains leaving Boston are outbound. This trip is outbound: look for Foxboro via Back Bay on the departure board, and find the track number there a few minutes before the train leaves.
- Legacy Place is an outdoor shopping center on Providence Highway (Route 1) in Dedham.
- 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 Dedham Corporate Center) 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
- Commuter Rail. South Station to Dedham Corporate Center is a Zone 2 fare, $7.00 one way. On Saturdays and Sundays, a $10.00 weekend pass covers unlimited Commuter Rail rides.
- Buying a train ticket. Tap-to-pay doesn't work on the Commuter Rail. Use the mTicket app, a fare machine or ticket window, or pay the conductor. Paying on board can add a $3 fee when you board at a station that sells tickets.
- 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 Legacy Place: common questions
How do I get from South Station to Legacy Place by public transit?
Take the Franklin/Foxboro Line toward Foxboro via Back Bay to Dedham Corporate Center, and walk about 10 min. The trip takes about 38 minutes (34-44 min depending on the connection).
How long does it take to get from South Station to Legacy Place?
About 38 minutes on the main route, or 34-44 minutes depending on the connection.
Do I have to change trains?
No. The Franklin/Foxboro Line goes all the way, so it's one ride.
How often do Franklin/Foxboro Line trains run?
About every 45 min on weekdays during the day, about every 2 hours on Saturdays and about every 2 hours on Sundays, on the fall 2026 schedule.
What time is the last train from South Station to Legacy Place?
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves South Station at 11:55 pm and gets to Legacy Place around 12:41 am. On Saturday nights the last trip leaves at 11:55 pm, and on Sunday nights at 11:55 pm.
Related routes
- South Station to Blue Hills Reservation
- South Station to Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital
- Boston Common to Legacy Place
- North Station to Legacy Place
- Never miss your stop (guide)
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- South Station to Larz Anderson Auto Museum
- South Station to Arnold Arboretum
- South Station to Boston Nature Center
- South Station to Forest Hills Cemetery
- South Station to Frederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site
- 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: Franklin/Foxboro Line timetable
- MBTA: South Station station
- MBTA: Dedham Corporate Center station
- MBTA: fares
- MBTA: Commuter Rail fare zones
- 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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