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Getting to TD Garden by T

TD Garden sits right above North Station, so the T takes you almost to the door. Here is which line to take from where you are, and how to get home after the game or show.

By Ahmad Haji, founder of Cobblehop · October 28, 2026

Quick answer: Take the Orange Line or the Green Line to North Station and head upstairs. Per the MBTA, TD Garden is just above the station, and Commuter Rail trains from north of Boston arrive right below it. Orange Line trains come about every 4-7 minutes on weekdays. Per the MBTA, the last Orange and Green Line trains leave North Station around 12:45 am, and the fall 2026 schedule runs later on Friday and Saturday nights.

From North Station into TD Garden

Per the MBTA, here is how to reach the arena from each part of North Station:

Orange Line or Green Line. Head upstairs and cross Causeway Street to enter the arena. Or take the commuter passageway under Causeway Street and head upstairs.
Commuter Rail. The platforms are below the concourse. Head upstairs to enter the arena.

The MBTA's station data also lists a TD Garden passageway entrance with an elevator. Check the North Station page for elevator status before you go.

Getting to North Station from around Boston

From	How	Ride
South Station	Red Line toward Alewife to Park Street, then a Green Line train toward Union Square or Medford/Tufts	About 3-4 min, then about 7 min
Back Bay	Orange Line toward Oak Grove	About 8 min
Downtown Crossing	Orange Line toward Oak Grove	About 4 min
Park Street	Green Line toward Union Square or Medford/Tufts	About 7 min
Copley	Green Line toward Union Square or Medford/Tufts	About 14 min
Kenmore	Green Line D toward Union Square	About 20 min
Airport station (Logan)	Blue Line toward Bowdoin to State, then Orange Line toward Oak Grove	About 5-6 min, then about 2 min
Harvard	Red Line toward Ashmont or Braintree to Park Street, then the Green Line	About 10 min, then about 7 min

Ride times are from the fall 2026 schedule and don't include the wait or the transfer. On the Green Line, board a D train toward Union Square or an E train toward Medford/Tufts. Most B and C trains end at Government Center and don't reach North Station. Flying in? Start with the Logan Airport guide to reach Airport station.

How often trains run at North Station

Line	Weekdays	Saturdays	Sundays
Orange Line	About every 4-7 min	About every 6-8 min	About every 7-9 min
Green Line D, toward Union Square or Riverside	About every 7-9 min	About every 9-11 min	About every 9-11 min
Green Line E, toward Medford/Tufts or Heath Street	About every 7-9 min	About every 9-11 min	About every 10-12 min

These are daytime gaps on the fall 2026 schedule. Between North Station and Park Street, D and E trains share the tracks, so the wait for a train toward downtown is often shorter.

Going home after the game

Per the MBTA, the last Green and Orange Line trains leave North Station around 12:45 am. On the fall 2026 schedule, service runs later on Friday and Saturday nights: the last Orange Line trains leave North Station around 1:40 am, and the last Green Line trains between about 1:30 am and 2:20 am, depending on the branch and direction. If you need to change lines downtown, the last connection can be earlier, so ask Cobblehop for the last trip home.

Last Commuter Rail trains from North Station

Line	Weekdays	Weekends
Fitchburg Line, to Wachusett	10:30 pm and 11:50 pm	8:40 pm and 11:40 pm
Haverhill Line	10:25 pm and 11:40 pm	8:15 pm and 11:30 pm
Lowell Line	10:45 pm and 11:45 pm	9:00 pm and 11:45 pm
Newburyport/Rockport Line, to Newburyport	10:20 pm and 11:55 pm	10:10 pm and 11:50 pm
Newburyport/Rockport Line, to Rockport	8:50 pm and 11:10 pm	8:50 pm and 11:20 pm

These are the last two scheduled departures on the fall 2026 schedule. Holidays can differ, and Halloween weekend has its own Newburyport/Rockport Line schedule (see Salem on Halloween). Late in the evening, Commuter Rail trains can be up to about 3 hours apart, so check your train before the event ends.

Buses near TD Garden

Per the MBTA, bus routes 4, 92, 93, 111, 354 and 428 stop within walking distance of TD Garden, and routes 426 and 450 do on weekdays only. Traffic can cause delays, especially during events, so leave extra time.

What it costs

Subway. $2.40 one way on the Orange Line or the Green Line. Changing between subway lines is free.
Bus. $1.70. Under an MBTA pilot that started September 1, 2026, express routes such as the 354, 426, 428 and 450 cost the same as local buses.
Bus and subway together. Under another MBTA pilot, 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. Cash doesn't get transfers.
Commuter Rail. $2.40 to $12.25 one way to North Station, depending on your zone. On Saturdays and Sundays, a $10 weekend pass covers unlimited Commuter Rail rides. Tap-to-pay doesn't work on the Commuter Rail, so use the mTicket app, a ticket from a fare machine or ticket window, or pay the conductor.
How to pay on the subway and bus. Tap a contactless credit or debit card, phone or watch, or use a CharlieCard or CharlieTicket. Children 11 and under ride free.

Fares as of October 2026. Check the MBTA's fares page before you ride.

Tips for game days and concerts at TD Garden

Per the MBTA, it can get crowded on game days and during rush hour. Plan to arrive early.
If the platforms are packed after the event, Haymarket is one stop toward downtown on both the Orange and Green Lines, about a 5-10 minute walk.
Taking the Commuter Rail home? Check your train before the event ends. Late trains are far apart.
Start a live ride and turn on the stop alert. On a packed train it's hard to see the station signs.

What can go wrong on the way to TD Garden

The wrong Green Line train. Most B and C trains end at Government Center. Board a D or E train, toward Union Square or Medford/Tufts.
Crowds after the event. Let a full train go. The next Orange Line train is usually a few minutes behind.
Planned work. Shuttle buses sometimes replace trains. Check station signs. Cobblehop uses live MBTA predictions where they're available.

TD Garden by T: common questions

What T stop is TD Garden?

North Station, on the Orange Line, the Green Line and the Commuter Rail. Per the MBTA, TD Garden is located just above North Station.

How do I get to TD Garden from South Station?

Per the MBTA, take the Red Line to Park Street and transfer to the Green Line. The Red Line ride to Park Street takes about 3-4 minutes. Then board a Green Line train toward Union Square or Medford/Tufts and ride about 7 minutes to North Station.

How late does the T run after a Celtics or Bruins game?

Per the MBTA, the last Green and Orange Line trains leave North Station around 12:45 am. On the fall 2026 schedule, the last Orange Line trains leave around 1:40 am on Friday and Saturday nights.

Can I take the Commuter Rail to TD Garden?

Yes. Fitchburg, Haverhill, Lowell and Newburyport/Rockport Line trains run to North Station. Per the MBTA, the platforms are below the concourse, so you head upstairs to enter the arena. Late-evening trains can be up to about 3 hours apart, so check your train home before the event.

How much does the T cost to get to TD Garden?

$2.40 one way on the subway, or $1.70 on the bus. Commuter Rail fares to North Station are $2.40 to $12.25 one way, depending on your zone. On Saturdays and Sundays, a $10 weekend pass covers unlimited Commuter Rail rides.

Official sources

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Published October 28, 2026. Route details were checked against the published schedules for fall 2026 and the MBTA's TD Garden page. Service changes, so check Cobblehop for live times before you go.

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