Kendall Square to the North End
How to get from Kendall Square to the North End on public transit, with the stops, times and the last trip of the night.
Kendall Square to the North End
- Red Line
- Take the Red LineFrom Kendall/MIT, toward Ashmont2 stops, about 4 min
- Get off at Park StreetThe stop after Charles/MGH
- Walk about 18 min to the North EndUse the 5 | Tremont St exit
Weekdays, fall 2026 schedule · First and last trips
Quick answer: Take the Red Line toward Ashmont to Park Street, and walk about 18 min. The trip takes about 22 minutes. On weekdays the Red Line runs every 5 min during the day.
Get the live route from Kendall to North End
Step by step
- At Kendall/MIT, take the Red Line toward Ashmont.
- Ride 2 stops, about 4 min, through Charles/MGH, and get off at Park Street.
- Walk about 18 min to the North End. Use the 5 | Tremont St exit.
Other ways to go
- Take the Red Line toward Braintree to Downtown Crossing, then the Orange Line toward Oak Grove to Haymarket, and walk about 8 min: about 24 min.
- Take the Red Line toward Ashmont to Park Street, then the Green Line toward Medford/Tufts to Haymarket, and walk about 9 min: about 24 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 | 5:15 am | 12:42 am | Every 5 min | About 22 min |
| Friday | 5:15 am | 1:41 am | Every 5 min | About 22 min |
| Saturday | 5:14 am | 1:42 am | Every 6 min | About 22 min |
| Sunday | 6:13 am | 12:42 am | Every 6 min | About 22 min |
First and last trip are when the first train of the trip leaves Kendall/MIT, on the fall 2026 schedule. "How often" is for the Red Line.
Late at night
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves Kendall/MIT at 12:42 am and gets to the North End around 1:04 am. On Friday nights it runs later: the last trip leaves at 1:41 am. On Saturday nights the last trip leaves at 1:42 am, and on Sunday nights at 12:42 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 Charles/MGH. The next stop is Park Street. Start a live trip in Cobblehop and it alerts you before your stop.
- Hanover Street is the North End's main street. Haymarket is the closest station, across the Rose Kennedy Greenway.
- Kendall/MIT station is on Main Street in Kendall Square, at the east end of MIT.
Step-free access
MBTA data lists every station on this route (Kendall/MIT and Park Street) 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.
Kendall Square to the North End: common questions
How do I get from Kendall Square to the North End by public transit?
Take the Red Line toward Ashmont to Park Street, and walk about 18 min. The trip takes about 22 minutes.
How long does it take to get from Kendall Square to the North End?
About 22 minutes on the main route. Walking takes about 41 minutes.
Do I have to change trains?
No. The Red Line goes all the way, so it's one ride.
How often does the Red Line run?
Every 5 min on weekdays during the day, every 6 min on Saturdays and every 6 min on Sundays, on the fall 2026 schedule.
What time is the last train from Kendall Square to the North End?
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves Kendall/MIT at 12:42 am and gets to the North End around 1:04 am. On Friday nights it runs later: the last trip leaves at 1:41 am. On Saturday nights the last trip leaves at 1:42 am, and on Sunday nights at 12:42 am.
Related routes
- Kendall Square to Old North Church
- Kendall Square to Boston Public Market
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- Never miss your stop (guide)
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- Kendall Square to Faneuil Hall
- Kendall Square to Long Wharf ferry terminal
- Kendall Square to Old State House
- Kendall Square to New England Aquarium
- Kendall Square to TD Garden
- All routes from Kendall Square
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: Red Line
- MBTA: Kendall/MIT station
- MBTA: Park Street 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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