South Station to MIT
How to get from South Station to MIT on public transit, with the stops, times and the last trip of the night.
South Station to MIT
- Red Line
- Take the Red LineFrom South Station, toward Alewife4 stops, about 7 min
- Get off at Kendall/MITThe stop after Charles/MGH
- Walk about 12 min to MITUse the Carleton St exit
Weekdays, fall 2026 schedule · First and last trips
Quick answer: Take the Red Line toward Alewife to Kendall/MIT, and walk about 12 min. The trip takes about 20 minutes. On weekdays the Red Line runs every 5 min during the day.
Get the live route from South Station to MIT
Step by step
- At South Station, take the Red Line toward Alewife.
- Ride 4 stops, about 7 min, through Downtown Crossing, Park Street and Charles/MGH, and get off at Kendall/MIT.
- Walk about 12 min to MIT. Use the Carleton St exit.
Times and frequency
| Day | First trip | Last trip | How often (daytime) | Trip time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday-Thursday | 4:20 am | 1:05 am | Every 5 min | About 20 min |
| Friday | 4:20 am | 2:07 am | Every 5 min | About 20 min |
| Saturday | 5:15 am | 2:01 am | Every 6 min | About 19 min |
| Sunday | 5:51 am | 1:02 am | Every 6 min | About 19 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 1:05 am and gets to MIT around 1:29 am, using Green Line and bus 1. On Friday nights it runs later: the last trip leaves at 2:07 am. On Saturday nights the last trip leaves at 2:01 am, and on Sunday nights at 1:02 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 Charles/MGH. The next stop is Kendall/MIT. Start a live trip in Cobblehop and it alerts you before your stop.
- MIT's main entrance at 77 Massachusetts Avenue is on the west side of campus. Kendall/MIT station is at the east end, near the MIT Museum and Kendall Square.
- 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 Kendall/MIT) 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 MIT: common questions
How do I get from South Station to MIT by public transit?
Take the Red Line toward Alewife to Kendall/MIT, and walk about 12 min. The trip takes about 20 minutes.
How long does it take to get from South Station to MIT?
About 20 minutes on the main route.
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 MIT?
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves South Station at 1:05 am and gets to MIT around 1:29 am, using Green Line and bus 1. On Friday nights it runs later: the last trip leaves at 2:07 am. On Saturday nights the last trip leaves at 2:01 am, and on Sunday nights at 1:02 am.
Related routes
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- South Station to Museum of Fine Arts
- 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: Kendall/MIT station
- MBTA: fares
- MBTA: elevator and accessibility alerts
Published October 29, 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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