South Station to Quincy Center
How to get from South Station to Quincy Center on public transit, with the stops, times and the last trip of the night.
South Station to Quincy Center
- Red Line
- Take the Red LineFrom South Station, toward Braintree6 stops, about 19 min
- Get off at Quincy CenterThe stop after Wollaston
Weekdays, fall 2026 schedule · First and last trips
Quick answer: Take the Red Line toward Braintree to Quincy Center. The trip takes about 19 minutes. On weekdays the Red Line runs every 9 min during the day.
Get the live route from South Station to Quincy
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.
Other ways to go
- Take the Fall River/New Bedford Line toward Fall River & New Bedford to Quincy Center: about 16 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-Thursday | 5:40 am | 12:42 am | Every 9 min | About 19 min |
| Friday | 5:40 am | 1:34 am | Every 9 min | About 19 min |
| Saturday | 5:42 am | 1:35 am | Every 12 min | About 18 min |
| Sunday | 6:25 am | 12:41 am | Every 12 min | About 18 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 12:42 am and gets to Quincy Center around 1:02 am. On Friday nights it runs later: the last trip leaves at 1:34 am. On Saturday nights the last trip leaves at 1:35 am, and on Sunday nights at 12:41 am. 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 Wollaston. The next stop is Quincy Center. Start a live trip in Cobblehop and it alerts you before your stop.
- Quincy Center is downtown Quincy's station on the Red Line, with some Commuter Rail trains on the Greenbush, Kingston and Middleborough lines.
- 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. $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 Quincy Center: common questions
How do I get from South Station to Quincy Center by public transit?
Take the Red Line toward Braintree to Quincy Center. The trip takes about 19 minutes.
How long does it take to get from South Station to Quincy Center?
About 19 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 9 min on weekdays during the day, every 12 min on Saturdays and every 12 min on Sundays, on the fall 2026 schedule.
What time is the last train from South Station to Quincy Center?
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves South Station at 12:42 am and gets to Quincy Center around 1:02 am. On Friday nights it runs later: the last trip leaves at 1:34 am. On Saturday nights the last trip leaves at 1:35 am, and on Sunday nights at 12:41 am.
Related routes
- South Station to Braintree
- South Station to JFK Presidential Library
- North Station to Quincy Center
- Logan Airport to Quincy Center
- Never miss your stop (guide)
More routes from South Station
- South Station to Boston Convention and Exhibition Center
- South Station to the Seaport
- South Station to Logan Airport
- South Station to New England Aquarium
- 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: Quincy Center 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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