Back Bay Station to Old North Church
Plain directions from Back Bay Station to Old North Church, checked against the fall 2026 MBTA schedule.
Back Bay Station to Old North Church
- Orange Line
- Take the Orange LineFrom Back Bay, toward Oak Grove5 stops, about 7 min
- Get off at HaymarketThe stop after State
- Walk about 10 min to Old North ChurchUse the RMV, Sudbury St, New Chardon St exit
Weekdays, fall 2026 schedule · First and last trips
Quick answer: Take the Orange Line toward Oak Grove to Haymarket, and walk about 10 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 Old North Church
Step by step
- At Back Bay, take the Orange Line toward Oak Grove.
- Ride 5 stops, about 7 min, through Tufts Medical Center, Chinatown, Downtown Crossing and State, and get off at Haymarket.
- Walk about 10 min to Old North Church. Use the RMV, Sudbury St, New Chardon St exit.
Times and frequency
| Day | First trip | Last trip | How often (daytime) | Trip time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday-Thursday | 4:53 am | 1:14 am | Every 5 min | About 17 min |
| Friday | 4:53 am | 2:12 am | Every 5 min | About 17 min |
| Saturday | 4:55 am | 2:08 am | Every 7 min | About 17 min |
| Sunday | 5:40 am | 1:10 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 1:14 am and gets to Old North Church around 1:35 am, using Green Line. On Friday nights it runs later: the last trip leaves at 2:12 am. On Saturday nights the last trip leaves at 2:08 am, and on Sunday nights at 1:10 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 State. The next stop is Haymarket. Start a live trip in Cobblehop and it alerts you before your stop.
- Old North Church is on Salem Street in the North End, on the Freedom Trail.
- 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 Haymarket) as accessible. Haymarket has 6 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 Old North Church: common questions
How do I get from Back Bay Station to Old North Church by public transit?
Take the Orange Line toward Oak Grove to Haymarket, and walk about 10 min. The trip takes about 17 minutes.
How long does it take to get from Back Bay Station to Old North Church?
About 17 minutes on the main route. Walking takes about 41 minutes.
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 Old North Church?
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves Back Bay at 1:14 am and gets to Old North Church around 1:35 am, using Green Line. On Friday nights it runs later: the last trip leaves at 2:12 am. On Saturday nights the last trip leaves at 2:08 am, and on Sunday nights at 1:10 am.
Related routes
- Back Bay Station to the North End
- Back Bay Station to Paul Revere House
- Boston Common to Old North Church
- Kendall Square to Old North Church
- Never miss your stop (guide)
More routes from Back Bay Station
- Back Bay Station to Boston Public Market
- Back Bay Station to Faneuil Hall
- Back Bay Station to USS Constitution
- Back Bay Station to North Station
- Back Bay Station to Long Wharf ferry terminal
- All routes from Back Bay 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:
- MBTA: Orange Line
- MBTA: Back Bay station
- MBTA: Haymarket 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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