Boston Common to TD Garden
The T route from Boston Common to TD Garden: where to board, where to change, where to get off and how late it runs.
Boston Common to TD Garden
- 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 3 min to TD GardenUse the Causeway St, Canal St 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 3 min. The trip takes about 15 minutes. On weekdays Green Line trains to North Station run every 4 min during the day. Walking takes about 21 minutes, so on a nice day you may not need the T at all.
Get the live route from Boston Common to TD Garden
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 3 min to TD Garden. Use the Causeway St, Canal St exit.
Other ways to go
- Walk about 7 min to Downtown Crossing, then take the Orange Line toward Oak Grove to North Station, and walk about 4 min: about 15 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 | 5:11 am | 1:20 am | Every 4 min | About 15 min |
| Friday | 5:11 am | 2:18 am | Every 4 min | About 15 min |
| Saturday | 5:30 am | 2:14 am | Every 5 min | About 15 min |
| Sunday | 6:05 am | 1:16 am | Every 5 min | About 15 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 TD Garden around 1:29 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.
- TD Garden is built on top of North Station, so the Orange Line, Green Line and Commuter Rail all stop under the arena.
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 TD Garden: common questions
How do I get from Boston Common to TD Garden by public transit?
Walk about 4 min to Park Street, then take the Green Line toward Medford/Tufts to North Station, and walk about 3 min. The trip takes about 15 minutes.
How long does it take to get from Boston Common to TD Garden?
About 15 minutes on the main route. Walking takes about 21 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 TD Garden?
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves Park Street at 1:20 am and gets to TD Garden around 1:29 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 Old North Church
- Boston Common to USS Constitution
- South Station to TD Garden
- Back Bay Station to TD Garden
- Getting to TD Garden by T (guide)
- Never miss your stop (guide)
More routes from Boston Common
- Boston Common to Museum of Science
- Boston Common to Bunker Hill Monument
- Boston Common to Bunker Hill Community College
- Boston Common to New England Aquarium
- Boston Common to CambridgeSide
- 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: TD Garden destination page
- 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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