Public Transport to Quincy Market / Faneuil Hall
Getting to Quincy Market by public transport is easy — Boston’s “T” subway system has 5 stations within walking distance. Which one you use depends on which line you’re on and whether you want the shortest walk or the most scenic route.
� WHICH T STOP IS BEST FOR YOU?
Coming from the BLUE LINE → Aquarium Station (closest, 3-min walk)
Exit the station, head north on Atlantic Ave through Christopher Columbus Park along the waterfront. You’ll see Quincy Market directly ahead. Scenic and fast.
Coming from the ORANGE LINE → Haymarket Station (4-min walk) or State Street (6-min walk)
Haymarket drops you right at the historic open-air market stalls — walk through the food vendors and you’re at Quincy Market. State Street is a straight walk up the historic street.
Coming from the GREEN LINE → Government Center (B/C/D/E lines, 5-min walk) or Haymarket (D/E lines only)
Government Center: walk down Congress St past Boston’s City Hall, turn right onto the marketplace.
Coming from the RED LINE → Downtown Crossing (6-min walk) or Park Street (8-10 min scenic walk)
Downtown Crossing is your closest Red Line option. Park Street takes you through Boston Common and past historic Park Street Church — a beautiful approach on a nice day.
✈️ FROM LOGAN AIRPORT (3 easy routes)
Route 1 — The Quick Way (recommended):
1. Take the FREE Massport shuttle from your terminal to Airport Station (Blue Line)
2. Board westbound Blue Line toward Bowdoin
3. Get off at Aquarium (3 stops, ~8 min)
4. Walk 3 min through Christopher Columbus Park to Quincy Market
Total from airport: ~30 min, $2.40
Route 2 — The Silver Line Way (if you prefer buses):
1. Take SL1 from any terminal (free from airport)
2. Ride to South Station (~15 min)
3. Transfer to Red Line northbound 1 stop to Downtown Crossing
4. Walk 7 min to Quincy Market
Total from airport: ~35-40 min
Route 3 — The Scenic Ferry (seasonal, from Charlestown):
Charlestown Ferry runs year-round to Long Wharf (3 min walk from Quincy Market). Great if visiting the USS Constitution or Bunker Hill first.
� FARES — THE EASY WAY
Best option: Just tap your contactless credit card, Apple Pay, or Google Pay at the fare gate — $2.40 per ride, free transfers included. No ticket needed.
If you prefer a card: CharlieCards are sold at station vending machines, cost $2.40/ride, and include free bus-to-subway transfers for 2 hours. CharlieTickets do NOT include transfers — avoid them for multiple trips.
If you’re making 5+ trips in a day: Get a 1-Day Pass ($11). Staying 3+ days? The 7-Day Pass ($22.50) is great value.
� FROM THE COMMUTER RAIL
From North Station (Orange/Green lines serving north and north-west suburbs):
→ Take Orange Line southbound 2 stops to Haymarket OR Green Line 1 stop to Haymarket
→ Walk 4 min through the market to Quincy Market
→ Walking directly from North Station is ~12 min (0.6 mi) down Causeway St
From South Station (Red Line serving south and west suburbs):
→ Take Red Line northbound 1 stop to Downtown Crossing
→ Walk 7 min up Summer St or through the Financial District
→ Walking directly from South Station along Atlantic Ave is ~15 min with waterfront views
⛴️ FERRY OPTIONS
The Charlestown Ferry runs year-round to Long Wharf — a 3-min walk from Quincy Market. Perfect if visiting the Charlestown Navy Yard / USS Constitution first. Fare: ~$2.40.
� KEY BUS ROUTES
Several MBTA buses serve State Station (State St stop) and Haymarket (Congress St stop):
• Routes 4, 15, 39, 57, 92, 93, 116, 354 — useful if coming from Charlestown, Seaport, Allston, or outlying neighborhoods
• The free SL1/SL2/SL3 Silver Line from the airport connects at South Station
♿ ACCESSIBILITY
All nearby T stations are wheelchair accessible:
• Aquarium: 6/6 elevators working — fully accessible, most convenient stop
• Haymarket: 5/6 elevators working
• State: 5/5 elevators, 4/5 escalators
• Downtown Crossing: 6/6 elevators, 6/6 escalators
• Government Center: 3/4 elevators working (check mbta.com for live status)
• North Station and South Station: fully accessible with commuter rail connections
� INSIDER TIPS
• Foodie approach: Get off at Haymarket — walk through the open-air fruit/veg market stalls directly into Quincy Market’s food colonnade. It’s an experience in itself.
• Scenic approach: Get off at Aquarium, walk through Christopher Columbus Park along the water, enter Quincy Market from the east side.
• Rainy day: Use State Street station — you can walk through the covered streets of the Financial District under awnings most of the way.
• The free Massport shuttle from the airport runs 24/7 between all terminals and Airport Station. Look for the blue-and-white buses.
• MBTA live elevator status: mbta.com/stops/place-aqucl before you travel if accessibility is a concern.