South Station to Marina Bay
The T route from South Station to Marina Bay: where to board, where to change, where to get off and how late it runs.
South Station to Marina Bay
- Red Line
- Bus 211
- Take the Red LineFrom South Station, toward Braintree4 stops, about 14 min
- Change at North Quincy
- Take bus 211Toward Squantum21 stops, about 14 min
- Get off at E Squantum St opp Heath StThe stop after E Squantum St opp Essex St
- Walk about 17 min to Marina Bay
Weekdays, fall 2026 schedule · First and last trips
Quick answer: Take the Red Line toward Braintree to North Quincy, then bus 211 to E Squantum St opp Heath St, and walk about 17 min. The trip takes about 53 minutes (51-59 min depending on the connection). On weekdays bus 211 runs about every 40 min during the day.
Get the live route from South Station to Marina Bay
Step by step
- At South Station, take the Red Line toward Braintree.
- Ride 4 stops, about 14 min, through Broadway, Andrew and JFK/UMass, and get off at North Quincy.
- At North Quincy, change to bus 211 toward Squantum.
- Ride about 14 min (21 stops). Get off at E Squantum St opp Heath St, the stop after E Squantum St opp Essex St.
- Walk about 17 min to Marina Bay.
Times and frequency
| Day | First trip | Last trip | How often (daytime) | Trip time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday-Friday | 5:40 am | 8:30 pm | About every 40 min | About 53 min |
| Saturday | 6:32 am | 6:39 pm | About once an hour | About 58 min |
| Sunday | 10:58 am | 5:59 pm | About once an hour | About 56 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 211 (the least frequent part of the trip).
Late at night
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves South Station at 8:30 pm and gets to Marina Bay around 9:05 pm, using Quincy ferry. On Saturday nights the last trip leaves at 6:39 pm, and on Sunday nights at 5:59 pm. 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 Red Line branch. Trains to Ashmont don't go to North Quincy. Look for Braintree on the train sign.
- Know your stop. Get to the door after E Squantum St opp Essex St. The next stop is E Squantum St opp Heath St. Start a live trip in Cobblehop and it alerts you before your stop.
- Changing at North Quincy. You don't leave the station. Follow the signs for bus 211.
- Marina Bay is a waterfront boardwalk with restaurants in North Quincy.
- 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 North Quincy) 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 Marina Bay: common questions
How do I get from South Station to Marina Bay by public transit?
Take the Red Line toward Braintree to North Quincy, then bus 211 to E Squantum St opp Heath St, and walk about 17 min. The trip takes about 53 minutes (51-59 min depending on the connection).
How long does it take to get from South Station to Marina Bay?
About 53 minutes on the main route, or 51-59 minutes depending on the connection.
Do I have to change along the way?
Yes, once: at North Quincy. Take the Red Line toward Braintree to North Quincy, then bus 211 to E Squantum St opp Heath St, and walk about 17 min.
How often does bus 211 run?
About every 40 min on weekdays during the day, about once an hour on Saturdays and about once an hour on Sundays, on the fall 2026 schedule.
What time is the last train from South Station to Marina Bay?
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves South Station at 8:30 pm and gets to Marina Bay around 9:05 pm, using Quincy ferry. On Saturday nights the last trip leaves at 6:39 pm, and on Sunday nights at 5:59 pm.
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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: bus 211
- MBTA: South Station station
- MBTA: North Quincy 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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