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South Station to Museum of Science

How to get from South Station to Museum of Science on public transit, with the stops, times and the last trip of the night.

By Ahmad Haji, founder of Cobblehop · October 29, 2026

Quick answer: Take the Red Line toward Alewife to Charles/MGH, and walk about 15 min. The trip takes about 21 minutes. On weekdays the Red Line runs every 5 min during the day.

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Step by step

At South Station, take the Red Line toward Alewife.
Ride 3 stops, about 5 min, through Downtown Crossing and Park Street, and get off at Charles/MGH.
Walk about 15 min to Museum of Science.

Times and frequency

Day	First trip	Last trip	How often (daytime)	Trip time
Monday-Thursday	5:07 am	1:20 am	Every 5 min	About 21 min
Friday	5:07 am	2:18 am	Every 5 min	About 21 min
Saturday	5:00 am	2:14 am	Every 6 min	About 20 min
Sunday	5:46 am	1:16 am	Every 6 min	About 20 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 1:20 am and gets to Museum of Science around 1:36 am, using Green Line. On Friday nights it runs later: the last trip leaves at 2:18 am. On Saturday nights the last trip leaves at 2:14 am, and on Sunday nights at 1:16 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 Park Street. The next stop is Charles/MGH. Start a live trip in Cobblehop and it alerts you before your stop.
The Museum of Science is on the dam over the Charles River, a short walk from Science Park/West End station.
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 Charles/MGH) 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 Museum of Science: common questions

How do I get from South Station to Museum of Science by public transit?

Take the Red Line toward Alewife to Charles/MGH, and walk about 15 min. The trip takes about 21 minutes.

How long does it take to get from South Station to Museum of Science?

About 21 minutes on the main route. Walking takes about 35 minutes.

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 Museum of Science?

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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:

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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