Kendall Square to Old North Church
How to get from Kendall Square to Old North Church on public transit, with the stops, times and the last trip of the night.
Kendall Square to Old North Church
- Red Line
- Green Line
- Take the Red LineFrom Kendall/MIT, toward Braintree2 stops, about 4 min
- Change at Park Street
- 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: Take the Red Line toward Braintree to Park Street, then the Green Line toward Medford/Tufts to North Station, and walk about 9 min. The trip takes about 26 minutes. On weekdays the Red Line runs every 5 min during the day.
Get the live route from Kendall to Old North Church
Step by step
- At Kendall/MIT, take the Red Line toward Braintree.
- Ride 2 stops, about 4 min, through Charles/MGH, and get off at Park Street.
- At Park Street, change to 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
- Take the Red Line toward Braintree to Downtown Crossing, then the Orange Line toward Oak Grove to Haymarket, and walk about 10 min: about 26 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 | 5:27 am | 12:42 am | Every 5 min | About 26 min |
| Friday | 5:27 am | 1:41 am | Every 5 min | About 26 min |
| Saturday | 5:28 am | 1:42 am | Every 6 min | About 26 min |
| Sunday | 6:13 am | 12:42 am | Every 6 min | About 26 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 (the least frequent part of the trip).
Late at night
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves Kendall/MIT at 12:42 am and gets to Old North Church around 1:07 am, using Red Line. 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 Haymarket. The next stop is North Station. Start a live trip in Cobblehop and it alerts you before your stop.
- Changing at Park Street. You don't leave the station. Follow the signs for Green Line.
- Old North Church is on Salem Street in the North End, on the Freedom Trail.
- 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, 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. Changing between subway lines is free.
- 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 Old North Church: common questions
How do I get from Kendall Square to Old North Church by public transit?
Take the Red Line toward Braintree to Park Street, then the Green Line toward Medford/Tufts to North Station, and walk about 9 min. The trip takes about 26 minutes.
How long does it take to get from Kendall Square to Old North Church?
About 26 minutes on the main route. Walking takes about 41 minutes.
Do I have to change along the way?
Yes, once: at Park Street. Take the Red Line toward Braintree to Park Street, then the Green Line toward Medford/Tufts to North Station, and walk about 9 min.
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 Old North Church?
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves Kendall/MIT at 12:42 am and gets to Old North Church around 1:07 am, using Red Line. 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.
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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: Red Line
- MBTA: Green Line
- MBTA: Kendall/MIT station
- 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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