South Station to Roxbury Community College
Plain directions from South Station to Roxbury Community College, checked against the fall 2026 MBTA schedule.
South Station to Roxbury Community College
- Red Line
- Orange Line
- Take the Red LineFrom South Station, toward Alewife1 stop, about 1 min
- Change at Downtown Crossing
- Take the Orange LineToward Forest Hills6 stops, about 9 min
- Get off at Roxbury CrossingThe stop after Ruggles
- Walk about 6 min to Roxbury Community College
Weekdays, fall 2026 schedule · First and last trips
Quick answer: Take the Red Line toward Alewife to Downtown Crossing, then the Orange Line toward Forest Hills to Roxbury Crossing, and walk about 6 min. The trip takes about 22 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 1 stop, about 1 min to Downtown Crossing.
- At Downtown Crossing, change to the Orange Line toward Forest Hills.
- Ride 6 stops, about 9 min, through Chinatown, Tufts Medical Center, Back Bay, Massachusetts Avenue and Ruggles, and get off at Roxbury Crossing.
- Walk about 6 min to Roxbury Community College.
Other ways to go
- Take the Providence/Stoughton Line toward Stoughton to Ruggles, and walk about 16 min: about 24 min.
- Take the Providence/Stoughton Line toward Stoughton to Ruggles, then bus 28 to Malcolm X Blvd @ King St, and walk about 4 min: about 23 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 | 4:20 am | 1:07 am | Every 5 min | About 22 min |
| Friday | 4:20 am | 2:06 am | Every 5 min | About 22 min |
| Saturday | 5:32 am | 1:59 am | Every 7 min | About 22 min |
| Sunday | 5:58 am | 1:06 am | Every 8 min | About 22 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 (the least frequent part of the trip).
Late at night
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves South Station at 1:07 am and gets to Roxbury Community College around 1:32 am, using Silver Line SL5 and bus 28. On Friday nights it runs later: the last trip leaves at 2:06 am. On Saturday nights the last trip leaves at 1:59 am, and on Sunday nights at 1:06 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 Ruggles. The next stop is Roxbury Crossing. Start a live trip in Cobblehop and it alerts you before your stop.
- Changing at Downtown Crossing. You don't leave the station. Follow the signs for Orange Line toward Forest Hills.
- Roxbury Community College is on Columbus Avenue, near Roxbury Crossing 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, Downtown Crossing and Roxbury Crossing) 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. Changing between subway lines is free.
- 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 Roxbury Community College: common questions
How do I get from South Station to Roxbury Community College by public transit?
Take the Red Line toward Alewife to Downtown Crossing, then the Orange Line toward Forest Hills to Roxbury Crossing, and walk about 6 min. The trip takes about 22 minutes.
How long does it take to get from South Station to Roxbury Community College?
About 22 minutes on the main route.
Do I have to change along the way?
Yes, once: at Downtown Crossing. Take the Red Line toward Alewife to Downtown Crossing, then the Orange Line toward Forest Hills to Roxbury Crossing, and walk about 6 min.
How often does the Red Line run?
Every 5 min on weekdays during the day, every 7 min on Saturdays and every 8 min on Sundays, on the fall 2026 schedule.
What time is the last train from South Station to Roxbury Community College?
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves South Station at 1:07 am and gets to Roxbury Community College around 1:32 am, using Silver Line SL5 and bus 28. On Friday nights it runs later: the last trip leaves at 2:06 am. On Saturday nights the last trip leaves at 1:59 am, and on Sunday nights at 1:06 am.
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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: Orange Line
- MBTA: South Station station
- MBTA: Downtown Crossing station
- MBTA: Roxbury Crossing 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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