South Station to Nantasket Beach
The T route from South Station to Nantasket Beach: where to board, where to change, where to get off and how late it runs.
South Station to Nantasket Beach
- Red Line
- Bus 220
- Bus 714
- Take the Red LineFrom South Station, toward Braintree6 stops, about 19 min
- Change at Quincy Center
- Take bus 220Toward Hingham Depot via Shipyard39 stops, about 31 min
- Change at Station St - Hingham Depot
- Take bus 714Toward Hull Ferry6 stops, about 10 min
- Get off at Nantasket Ave from Park Ave to Hull Shore DrThe stop after Nantasket Ave from Atlantic Ave to Park Ave
- Walk about 4 min to Nantasket Beach
Weekdays, fall 2026 schedule · First and last trips
Quick answer: Take the Red Line toward Braintree to Quincy Center, bus 220 to Station St - Hingham Depot, then bus 714 to Nantasket Ave from Park Ave to Hull Shore Dr, and walk about 4 min. The trip takes about 91 minutes (85-96 min depending on the connection). On weekdays bus 220 runs about every 30 min during the day.
Get the live route from South Station to Nantasket Beach
Step by step
- At South Station, take the Red Line toward Braintree.
- Ride 6 stops, about 19 min, through Broadway, Andrew, JFK/UMass, North Quincy and Wollaston, and get off at Quincy Center.
- At Quincy Center, change to bus 220 toward Hingham Depot via Shipyard.
- Ride about 31 min (39 stops). Get off at Station St - Hingham Depot, the stop after North St opp Station St.
- At Station St - Hingham Depot, change to bus 714 toward Hull Ferry.
- Ride 6 stops, about 10 min. Get off at Nantasket Ave from Park Ave to Hull Shore Dr, the stop after Nantasket Ave from Atlantic Ave to Park Ave.
- Walk about 4 min to Nantasket Beach.
Other ways to go
- Take the Greenbush Line toward Greenbush to Quincy Center, bus 220 to Station St - Hingham Depot, then bus 714 to Nantasket Ave from Park Ave to Hull Shore Dr, and walk about 4 min: about 92 min.
- Take the Fall River/New Bedford Line toward Fall River & New Bedford to Quincy Center, bus 220 to Station St - Hingham Depot, then bus 714 to Nantasket Ave from Park Ave to Hull Shore Dr, and walk about 4 min: about 91 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 | 5:40 am | 9:20 pm | About every 30 min | About 91 min |
| Saturday | 7:20 am | 9:19 pm | About every 35 min | About 92 min |
| Sunday | 7:43 am | 9:15 pm | About every 35 min | About 84 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 220 (the least frequent part of the trip).
Late at night
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves South Station at 9:20 pm and gets to Nantasket Beach around 10:52 pm, using Greenbush Line and bus 220 and bus 714. On Saturday nights the last trip leaves at 9:19 pm, and on Sunday nights at 9:15 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 Quincy Center. Look for Braintree on the train sign.
- Know your stop. Get to the door after Nantasket Ave from Atlantic Ave to Park Ave. The next stop is Nantasket Ave from Park Ave to Hull Shore Dr. Start a live trip in Cobblehop and it alerts you before your stop.
- Changing at Quincy Center. You don't leave the station. Follow the signs for bus 220.
- Nantasket Beach runs along Nantasket Avenue in Hull.
- 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 Quincy 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
- 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 Nantasket Beach: common questions
How do I get from South Station to Nantasket Beach by public transit?
Take the Red Line toward Braintree to Quincy Center, bus 220 to Station St - Hingham Depot, then bus 714 to Nantasket Ave from Park Ave to Hull Shore Dr, and walk about 4 min. The trip takes about 91 minutes (85-96 min depending on the connection).
How long does it take to get from South Station to Nantasket Beach?
About 91 minutes on the main route, or 85-96 minutes depending on the connection.
Do I have to change along the way?
Yes, 2 times: at Quincy Center and Station St - Hingham Depot. Take the Red Line toward Braintree to Quincy Center, bus 220 to Station St - Hingham Depot, then bus 714 to Nantasket Ave from Park Ave to Hull Shore Dr, and walk about 4 min.
How often does bus 220 run?
About every 30 min on weekdays during the day, about every 35 min on Saturdays and about every 35 min on Sundays, on the fall 2026 schedule.
What time is the last bus from South Station to Nantasket Beach?
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves South Station at 9:20 pm and gets to Nantasket Beach around 10:52 pm, using Greenbush Line and bus 220 and bus 714. On Saturday nights the last trip leaves at 9:19 pm, and on Sunday nights at 9:15 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 220
- MBTA: bus 714
- MBTA: South Station station
- MBTA: Quincy Center 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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