South Station to South End
The bus route from South Station to South End: where to board, where to change, where to get off and how late it runs.
South Station to South End
- Silver Line SL4
- Take the Silver Line SL4From Essex St @ Atlantic Ave, toward Nubian5 stops, about 13 min
- Get off at Washington St @ W Dedham StThe stop after Washington St @ E Berkeley St
- Walk about 3 min to South End
Weekdays, fall 2026 schedule · First and last trips
Quick answer: Take the Silver Line SL4 to Washington St @ W Dedham St, and walk about 3 min. The trip takes about 16 minutes (12-16 min depending on the connection). On weekdays the Silver Line SL4 runs every 11 min during the day. Walking takes about 29 minutes, so on a nice day you may not need the T at all.
Get the live route from South Station to South End
Step by step
- At Essex St @ Atlantic Ave, take the Silver Line SL4 toward Nubian.
- Ride 5 stops, about 13 min. Get off at Washington St @ W Dedham St, the stop after Washington St @ E Berkeley St.
- Walk about 3 min to South End.
Other ways to go
- Take the Providence/Stoughton Line toward Providence to Back Bay, and walk about 12 min: about 17 min.
- Take the Franklin/Foxboro Line toward Foxboro via Back Bay to Back Bay, and walk about 12 min: about 17 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 11 min | About 16 min |
| Friday | 4:20 am | 2:06 am | Every 11 min | About 16 min |
| Saturday | 5:00 am | 1:59 am | About every 20 min | About 16 min |
| Sunday | 5:00 am | 1:06 am | About every 15 min | About 15 min |
First and last trip are when the first bus of the trip leaves Essex St @ Atlantic Ave, on the fall 2026 schedule. "How often" is for the Silver Line SL4.
Late at night
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves Essex St @ Atlantic Ave at 1:07 am and gets to South End around 1:18 am, using Silver Line SL5. 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 Washington St @ E Berkeley St. The next stop is Washington St @ W Dedham St. Start a live trip in Cobblehop and it alerts you before your stop.
- The South End's main streets are Tremont Street and Washington Street, with brick row houses and restaurants in between.
- 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 South End: common questions
How do I get from South Station to South End by public transit?
Take the Silver Line SL4 to Washington St @ W Dedham St, and walk about 3 min. The trip takes about 16 minutes (12-16 min depending on the connection).
How long does it take to get from South Station to South End?
About 16 minutes on the main route, or 12-16 minutes depending on the connection. Walking takes about 29 minutes.
Do I have to change buses?
No. The Silver Line SL4 goes all the way, so it's one ride.
How often does the Silver Line SL4 run?
Every 11 min on weekdays during the day, about every 20 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 South End?
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves Essex St @ Atlantic Ave at 1:07 am and gets to South End around 1:18 am, using Silver Line SL5. 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.
Related routes
- South Station to Boston Medical Center
- South Station to Back Bay Station
- Boston Common to South End
- North Station to South End
- Never miss your stop (guide)
More routes from South Station
- South Station to Copley Square
- South Station to Boston Public Library
- South Station to Prudential Center
- South Station to Boston Common
- South Station to Symphony Hall
- 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:
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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