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North Station to Assembly Row

The T route from North Station to Assembly Row: where to board, where to change, where to get off and how late it runs.

By Ahmad Haji, founder of Cobblehop · October 29, 2026

Quick answer: Take the Orange Line toward Oak Grove to Assembly, and walk about 3 min. The trip takes about 9 minutes. On weekdays the Orange Line runs every 5 min during the day.

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Step by step

At North Station, take the Orange Line toward Oak Grove.
Ride 3 stops, about 6 min, through Community College and Sullivan Square, and get off at Assembly.
Walk about 3 min to Assembly Row. Use the Foley St exit.

Times and frequency

Day	First trip	Last trip	How often (daytime)	Trip time
Monday-Thursday	5:33 am	12:48 am	Every 5 min	About 9 min
Friday	5:33 am	1:44 am	Every 5 min	About 9 min
Saturday	5:33 am	1:48 am	Every 7 min	About 9 min
Sunday	6:18 am	12:49 am	Every 8 min	About 9 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 12:48 am and gets to Assembly Row around 12:57 am. On Friday nights it runs later: the last trip leaves at 1:44 am. On Saturday nights the last trip leaves at 1:48 am, and on Sunday nights at 12:49 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 Sullivan Square. The next stop is Assembly. Start a live trip in Cobblehop and it alerts you before your stop.
Assembly station on the Orange Line opens right onto Assembly Row's shops and restaurants.
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 Assembly) 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 Assembly Row: common questions

How do I get from North Station to Assembly Row by public transit?

Take the Orange Line toward Oak Grove to Assembly, and walk about 3 min. The trip takes about 9 minutes.

How long does it take to get from North Station to Assembly Row?

About 9 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 Assembly Row?

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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:

Published October 29, 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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