Back Bay Station to Assembly Row
The T route from Back Bay Station to Assembly Row: where to board, where to change, where to get off and how late it runs.
Back Bay Station to Assembly Row
- Orange Line
- Take the Orange LineFrom Back Bay, toward Oak Grove9 stops, about 14 min
- Get off at AssemblyThe stop after Sullivan Square
- Walk about 3 min to Assembly RowUse the Foley St exit
Weekdays, fall 2026 schedule · First and last trips
Quick answer: Take the Orange Line toward Oak Grove to Assembly, and walk about 3 min. The trip takes about 17 minutes. On weekdays the Orange Line runs every 5 min during the day.
Get the live route from Back Bay to Assembly Row
Step by step
- At Back Bay, take the Orange Line toward Oak Grove.
- Ride 9 stops, about 14 min. Get off at Assembly, the stop after Sullivan Square.
- Walk about 3 min to Assembly Row. Use the Foley St exit.
Times and frequency
| Day | First trip | Last trip | How often (daytime) | Trip time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday-Thursday | 5:25 am | 12:40 am | Every 5 min | About 17 min |
| Friday | 5:25 am | 1:36 am | Every 5 min | About 17 min |
| Saturday | 5:26 am | 1:40 am | Every 7 min | About 17 min |
| Sunday | 6:11 am | 12:41 am | Every 8 min | About 17 min |
First and last trip are when the first train of the trip leaves Back Bay, on the fall 2026 schedule. "How often" is for the Orange Line.
Late at night
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves Back Bay at 12:40 am and gets to Assembly Row around 12:57 am. On Friday nights it runs later: the last trip leaves at 1:36 am. On Saturday nights the last trip leaves at 1:40 am, and on Sunday nights at 12:41 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 Sullivan Square. The next stop is Assembly. Start a live trip in Cobblehop and it alerts you before your stop.
- Assembly station on the Orange Line opens right onto Assembly Row's shops and restaurants.
- Back Bay station has the Orange Line, Commuter Rail and Amtrak under one roof. It connects to Copley Place by an indoor passage.
Step-free access
MBTA data lists every station on this route (Back Bay and Assembly) as accessible. Back Bay has 4 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.
Back Bay Station to Assembly Row: common questions
How do I get from Back Bay Station to Assembly Row by public transit?
Take the Orange Line toward Oak Grove to Assembly, and walk about 3 min. The trip takes about 17 minutes.
How long does it take to get from Back Bay Station to Assembly Row?
About 17 minutes on the main route.
Do I have to change trains?
No. The Orange Line goes all the way, so it's one ride.
How often does the Orange Line run?
Every 5 min on weekdays during the day, every 7 min on Saturdays and every 8 min on Sundays, on the fall 2026 schedule.
What time is the last train from Back Bay Station to Assembly Row?
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves Back Bay at 12:40 am and gets to Assembly Row around 12:57 am. On Friday nights it runs later: the last trip leaves at 1:36 am. On Saturday nights the last trip leaves at 1:40 am, and on Sunday nights at 12:41 am.
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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: Orange Line
- MBTA: Back Bay station
- MBTA: Assembly 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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