North Station to Arnold Arboretum
The T route from North Station to Arnold Arboretum: where to board, where to change, where to get off and how late it runs.
North Station to Arnold Arboretum
- Orange Line
- Take the Orange LineFrom North Station, toward Forest Hills13 stops, about 20 min
- Get off at Forest HillsThe stop after Green Street
- Walk about 15 min to Arnold ArboretumUse the Washington St exit
Weekdays, fall 2026 schedule · First and last trips
Quick answer: Take the Orange Line to Forest Hills, and walk about 15 min. The trip takes about 36 minutes. On weekdays the Orange Line runs every 5 min during the day.
Get the live route from North Station to Arnold Arboretum
Step by step
- At North Station, take the Orange Line toward Forest Hills.
- Ride about 20 min (13 stops). Get off at Forest Hills, the stop after Green Street.
- Walk about 15 min to Arnold Arboretum. Use the Washington St exit.
Times and frequency
| Day | First trip | Last trip | How often (daytime) | Trip time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday-Thursday | 5:14 am | 12:49 am | Every 5 min | About 36 min |
| Friday | 5:14 am | 1:38 am | Every 5 min | About 36 min |
| Saturday | 5:08 am | 1:41 am | Every 7 min | About 36 min |
| Sunday | 5:50 am | 12:42 am | Every 8 min | About 36 min |
First and last trip are when the first train of the trip leaves North Station, on the fall 2026 schedule. "How often" is for the Orange Line.
Late at night
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves North Station at 12:49 am and gets to Arnold Arboretum around 1:38 am, using Green Line and bus 39. On Friday nights it runs later: the last trip leaves at 1:38 am. On Saturday nights the last trip leaves at 1:41 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 Green Street. The next stop is Forest Hills. Start a live trip in Cobblehop and it alerts you before your stop.
- The Arnold Arboretum's main gate and visitor center are on the Arborway in Jamaica Plain.
- North Station sits under TD Garden. The Orange and Green Lines are underground and the Commuter Rail tracks are on the main level.
Step-free access
MBTA data lists every station on this route (North Station and Forest Hills) as accessible. North Station 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.
North Station to Arnold Arboretum: common questions
How do I get from North Station to Arnold Arboretum by public transit?
Take the Orange Line to Forest Hills, and walk about 15 min. The trip takes about 36 minutes.
How long does it take to get from North Station to Arnold Arboretum?
About 36 minutes on the main route.
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 North Station to Arnold Arboretum?
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves North Station at 12:49 am and gets to Arnold Arboretum around 1:38 am, using Green Line and bus 39. On Friday nights it runs later: the last trip leaves at 1:38 am. On Saturday nights the last trip leaves at 1:41 am, and on Sunday nights at 12:42 am.
Related routes
- North Station to Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital
- North Station to Larz Anderson Auto Museum
- Boston Common to Arnold Arboretum
- South Station to Arnold Arboretum
- Getting to TD Garden by T (guide)
- Never miss your stop (guide)
More routes from North Station
- North Station to Samuel Adams Boston Brewery
- North Station to Forest Hills Cemetery
- North Station to Frederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site
- North Station to White Stadium
- North Station to Boston Nature Center
- All routes from North 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: North Station station
- MBTA: Forest Hills 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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