Boston Common to Old North Church
Plain directions from Boston Common to Old North Church, checked against the fall 2026 MBTA schedule.
Boston Common to Old North Church
- Green Line
- Walk about 4 min to Park StreetFrom Boston Common
- Take the Green LineToward Medford/Tufts3 stops, about 7 min
- Get off at North StationThe stop after Haymarket
- Walk about 9 min to Old North ChurchUse the Valenti Way exit
Weekdays, fall 2026 schedule · First and last trips
Quick answer: Walk about 4 min to Park Street, then take the Green Line toward Medford/Tufts to North Station, and walk about 9 min. The trip takes about 20 minutes. On weekdays Green Line trains to North Station run every 4 min during the day. Walking takes about 24 minutes, so on a nice day you may not need the T at all.
Get the live route from Boston Common to Old North Church
Step by step
- From Boston Common, walk about 4 min to Park Street.
- At Park Street, take the Green Line toward Medford/Tufts.
- Ride 3 stops, about 7 min, through Government Center and Haymarket, and get off at North Station.
- Walk about 9 min to Old North Church. Use the Valenti Way exit.
Other ways to go
- Walk about 7 min to Downtown Crossing, then take the Orange Line toward Oak Grove to Haymarket, and walk about 10 min: about 20 min.
Which one is faster depends on when you leave. Cobblehop compares them with live times and gives you the one that gets you there first.
Times and frequency
| Day | First trip | Last trip | How often (daytime) | Trip time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday-Thursday | 5:00 am | 1:20 am | Every 4 min | About 20 min |
| Friday | 5:00 am | 2:18 am | Every 4 min | About 20 min |
| Saturday | 5:00 am | 2:14 am | Every 5 min | About 20 min |
| Sunday | 5:45 am | 1:16 am | Every 5 min | About 20 min |
First and last trip are when the first train of the trip leaves Park Street, on the fall 2026 schedule. "How often" is for Green Line trains to North Station.
Late at night
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves Park Street at 1:20 am and gets to Old North Church around 1:35 am. On Friday nights it runs later: the last trip leaves at 2:18 am. On Saturday nights the last trip leaves at 2:14 am, and on Sunday nights at 1:16 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 Haymarket. The next stop is North Station. 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.
Step-free access
MBTA data lists every station on this route (Park Street and North Station) as accessible. Park Street 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.
Boston Common to Old North Church: common questions
How do I get from Boston Common to Old North Church by public transit?
Walk about 4 min to Park Street, then take the Green Line toward Medford/Tufts to North Station, and walk about 9 min. The trip takes about 20 minutes.
How long does it take to get from Boston Common to Old North Church?
About 20 minutes on the main route. Walking takes about 24 minutes.
Do I have to change trains?
No. The Green Line goes all the way, so it's one ride.
How often do Green Line trains to North Station run?
Every 4 min on weekdays during the day, every 5 min on Saturdays and every 5 min on Sundays, on the fall 2026 schedule.
What time is the last train from Boston Common to Old North Church?
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves Park Street at 1:20 am and gets to Old North Church around 1:35 am. On Friday nights it runs later: the last trip leaves at 2:18 am. On Saturday nights the last trip leaves at 2:14 am, and on Sunday nights at 1:16 am.
Related routes
- Boston Common to USS Constitution
- Boston Common to TD Garden
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- Boston Common to Bunker Hill Community College
- All routes from Boston Common
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: Green Line
- MBTA: Park Street station
- MBTA: North Station 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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