South Station to Square One Mall
The T route from South Station to Square One Mall: where to board, where to change, where to get off and how late it runs.
South Station to Square One Mall
- Red Line
- Orange Line
- Bus 430
- Take the Red LineFrom South Station, toward Alewife1 stop, about 1 min
- Change at Downtown Crossing
- Take the Orange LineToward Oak Grove8 stops, about 15 min
- Change at Malden Center
- Take bus 430Toward Saugus Center via Square One Mall23 stops, about 20 min
- Get off at Square One Mall @ SearsThe stop after 1450 Broadway
- Walk about 5 min to Square One Mall
Weekdays, fall 2026 schedule · First and last trips
Quick answer: Take the Red Line toward Alewife to Downtown Crossing, the Orange Line toward Oak Grove to Malden Center, then bus 430 to Square One Mall @ Sears, and walk about 5 min. The trip takes about 55 minutes (49-58 min depending on the connection). On weekdays bus 430 runs about once an hour during the day.
Get the live route from South Station to Square One Mall
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 Oak Grove.
- Ride 8 stops, about 15 min. Get off at Malden Center, the stop after Wellington.
- At Malden Center, change to bus 430 toward Saugus Center via Square One Mall.
- Ride about 20 min (23 stops). Get off at Square One Mall @ Sears, the stop after 1450 Broadway.
- Walk about 5 min to Square One Mall.
Times and frequency
| Day | First trip | Last trip | How often (daytime) | Trip time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday-Friday | 5:42 am | 10:07 pm | About once an hour | About 55 min |
| Saturday | 6:55 am | 10:10 pm | About every 50 min | About 54 min |
| Sunday | 9:58 am | 6:34 pm | Varies | About 55 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 bus 430 (the least frequent part of the trip).
Late at night
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves South Station at 10:07 pm and gets to Square One Mall around 10:48 pm, using Orange Line and bus 426 and bus 429. On Saturday nights the last trip leaves at 10:10 pm, and on Sunday nights at 6:34 pm. 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 sign on the bus. Some bus 430 trips from Malden Center end early or go another way (Saugus Center) and don't reach Square One Mall @ Sears.
- Know your stop. Get to the door after 1450 Broadway. The next stop is Square One Mall @ Sears. 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 Oak Grove.
- Square One Mall is on Route 1 in Saugus.
- 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 Malden 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 and bus. The subway is $2.40 one way, and a local bus is $1.70. Under an MBTA pilot that started September 1, 2026, you can change between bus and subway within 2 hours of your first tap and pay only the highest fare, if you use the same card or phone each time.
- 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 Square One Mall: common questions
How do I get from South Station to Square One Mall by public transit?
Take the Red Line toward Alewife to Downtown Crossing, the Orange Line toward Oak Grove to Malden Center, then bus 430 to Square One Mall @ Sears, and walk about 5 min. The trip takes about 55 minutes (49-58 min depending on the connection).
How long does it take to get from South Station to Square One Mall?
About 55 minutes on the main route, or 49-58 minutes depending on the connection.
Do I have to change along the way?
Yes, 2 times: at Downtown Crossing and Malden Center. Take the Red Line toward Alewife to Downtown Crossing, the Orange Line toward Oak Grove to Malden Center, then bus 430 to Square One Mall @ Sears, and walk about 5 min.
How often does bus 430 run?
About once an hour on weekdays during the day and about every 50 min on Saturdays, on the fall 2026 schedule.
What time is the last bus from South Station to Square One Mall?
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves South Station at 10:07 pm and gets to Square One Mall around 10:48 pm, using Orange Line and bus 426 and bus 429. On Saturday nights the last trip leaves at 10:10 pm, and on Sunday nights at 6:34 pm.
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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: bus 430
- MBTA: South Station station
- MBTA: Downtown Crossing station
- MBTA: Malden Center 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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