South Station to the Seaport
The bus route from South Station to the Seaport: where to board, where to change, where to get off and how late it runs.
Quick answer: Take the Silver Line SL2 to Courthouse, and walk about 7 min. The trip takes about 8 minutes. On weekdays the Silver Line SL2 runs every 7 min during the day. Walking takes about 17 minutes, so on a nice day you may not need the T at all.
Get the live route from South Station to Seaport
Step by step
- At South Station, take the Silver Line SL2 toward Design Center.
- Ride 1 stop, about 1 min to Courthouse.
- Walk about 7 min to the Seaport. Use the 1 | Seaport Blvd exit.
Other ways to go
- Take the Silver Line SL3 to Courthouse, and walk about 7 min: about 8 min.
- Take the Silver Line SL1 to Courthouse, and walk about 7 min: about 9 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 | 4:21 am | 1:17 am | Every 7 min | About 8 min |
| Friday | 4:21 am | 1:57 am | Every 7 min | About 8 min |
| Saturday | 4:58 am | 1:58 am | Every 10 min | About 8 min |
| Sunday | 5:30 am | 1:12 am | About every 15 min | About 9 min |
First and last trip are when the first bus of the trip leaves South Station, on the fall 2026 schedule. "How often" is for the Silver Line SL2.
Late at night
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves South Station at 1:17 am and gets to the Seaport around 1:30 am, using bus 11. On Friday nights it runs later: the last trip leaves at 1:57 am. On Saturday nights the last trip leaves at 1:58 am, and on Sunday nights at 1:12 am. Late at night, ask Cobblehop for the last trip. It checks live times and tells you when to leave.
Tips for this trip
- Seaport Boulevard and Northern Avenue are the Seaport's main streets. Courthouse and World Trade Center are underground Silver Line stations.
- 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 Courthouse) 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 the Seaport: common questions
How do I get from South Station to the Seaport by public transit?
Take the Silver Line SL2 to Courthouse, and walk about 7 min. The trip takes about 8 minutes.
How long does it take to get from South Station to the Seaport?
About 8 minutes on the main route. Walking takes about 17 minutes.
Do I have to change buses?
No. The Silver Line SL2 goes all the way, so it's one ride.
How often does the Silver Line SL2 run?
Every 7 min on weekdays during the day, every 10 min on Saturdays and about every 15 min on Sundays, on the fall 2026 schedule.
What time is the last bus from South Station to the Seaport?
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves South Station at 1:17 am and gets to the Seaport around 1:30 am, using bus 11. On Friday nights it runs later: the last trip leaves at 1:57 am. On Saturday nights the last trip leaves at 1:58 am, and on Sunday nights at 1:12 am.
Related routes
- South Station to Boston Convention and Exhibition Center
- South Station to New England Aquarium
- North Station to the Seaport
- Logan Airport to the Seaport
- 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:
- MBTA: Silver Line SL2
- MBTA: South Station station
- MBTA: Courthouse 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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