South Station to New England Aquarium
Plain directions from South Station to New England Aquarium, checked against the fall 2026 MBTA schedule.
Quick answer: Take bus 4 to Atlantic Ave @ State St. The trip takes about 8 minutes. On weekdays bus 4 runs about every 20 min during the day. Walking takes about 15 minutes, so on a nice day you may not need the T at all.
Get the live route from South Station to the Aquarium
Step by step
- At Summer St @ Atlantic Ave, take bus 4 toward North Station via South Station.
- Ride 4 stops, about 5 min. Get off at Atlantic Ave @ State St, the stop after Atlantic Ave @ Rowes Wharf.
Times and frequency
| Day | First trip | Last trip | How often (daytime) | Trip time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday-Friday | 6:23 am | 8:54 am | About every 20 min | About 8 min |
| Saturday | No service on this route | |||
| Sunday | No service on this route | |||
First and last trip are when the first bus of the trip leaves Summer St @ Atlantic Ave, on the fall 2026 schedule. "How often" is for bus 4.
Late at night
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves Summer St @ Atlantic Ave at 8:54 am and gets to New England Aquarium around 9:02 am. There's no weekend service on this route. 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 Atlantic Ave @ Rowes Wharf. The next stop is Atlantic Ave @ State St. Start a live trip in Cobblehop and it alerts you before your stop.
- The New England Aquarium is on Central Wharf, a short walk from Aquarium station on the Blue Line.
- 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.
What it costs
- Bus. $1.70 one way, like any local bus.
- 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 New England Aquarium: common questions
How do I get from South Station to New England Aquarium by public transit?
Take bus 4 to Atlantic Ave @ State St. The trip takes about 8 minutes.
How long does it take to get from South Station to New England Aquarium?
About 8 minutes on the main route. Walking takes about 15 minutes.
Do I have to change buses?
No. Bus 4 goes all the way, so it's one ride.
How often does bus 4 run?
About every 20 min on weekdays during the day, on the fall 2026 schedule.
What time is the last bus from South Station to New England Aquarium?
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves Summer St @ Atlantic Ave at 8:54 am and gets to New England Aquarium around 9:02 am. There's no weekend service on this route.
Related routes
- South Station to Faneuil Hall
- South Station to the North End
- Boston Common to New England Aquarium
- North Station to New England Aquarium
- Never miss your stop (guide)
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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