North Station to Belle Isle Marsh
Plain directions from North Station to Belle Isle Marsh, checked against the fall 2026 MBTA schedule.
North Station to Belle Isle Marsh
- Green Line
- Blue Line
- Take any Green Line trainFrom North Station2 stops, about 4 min
- Change at Government Center
- Take the Blue LineToward Wonderland7 stops, about 13 min
- Get off at Suffolk DownsThe stop after Orient Heights
- Walk about 10 min to Belle Isle MarshUse the Bennington St exit
Weekdays, fall 2026 schedule · First and last trips
Quick answer: Take any Green Line train to Government Center, then the Blue Line toward Wonderland to Suffolk Downs, and walk about 10 min. The trip takes about 31 minutes. On weekdays Green Line trains to Government Center run every 5 min during the day.
Get the live route from North Station to Belle Isle Marsh
Step by step
- At North Station, take any Green Line train.
- Ride 2 stops, about 4 min, through Haymarket, and get off at Government Center.
- At Government Center, change to the Blue Line toward Wonderland.
- Ride 7 stops, about 13 min, through State, Aquarium, Maverick, Airport, Wood Island and Orient Heights, and get off at Suffolk Downs.
- Walk about 10 min to Belle Isle Marsh. Use the Bennington St exit.
Other ways to go
- Take the Orange Line toward Forest Hills to State, then the Blue Line toward Wonderland to Suffolk Downs, and walk about 10 min: about 31 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 | 5:17 am | 12:52 am | Every 5 min | About 31 min |
| Friday | 5:17 am | 1:51 am | Every 5 min | About 31 min |
| Saturday | 5:37 am | 1:51 am | Every 7 min | About 32 min |
| Sunday | 6:25 am | 12:52 am | Every 7 min | About 31 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 Green Line trains to Government Center (the least frequent part of the trip).
Late at night
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves North Station at 12:52 am and gets to Belle Isle Marsh around 1:15 am, using Blue Line. On Friday nights it runs later: the last trip leaves at 1:51 am. On Saturday nights the last trip leaves at 1:51 am, and on Sunday nights at 12:52 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 Orient Heights. The next stop is Suffolk Downs. Start a live trip in Cobblehop and it alerts you before your stop.
- Changing at Government Center. You don't leave the station. Follow the signs for Blue Line toward Wonderland.
- Belle Isle Marsh Reservation is in East Boston, near Suffolk Downs and Beachmont stations.
- 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, Government Center and Suffolk Downs) 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. 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.
North Station to Belle Isle Marsh: common questions
How do I get from North Station to Belle Isle Marsh by public transit?
Take any Green Line train to Government Center, then the Blue Line toward Wonderland to Suffolk Downs, and walk about 10 min. The trip takes about 31 minutes.
How long does it take to get from North Station to Belle Isle Marsh?
About 31 minutes on the main route.
Do I have to change along the way?
Yes, once: at Government Center. Take any Green Line train to Government Center, then the Blue Line toward Wonderland to Suffolk Downs, and walk about 10 min.
How often do Green Line trains to Government Center run?
Every 5 min on weekdays during the day, every 7 min on Saturdays and every 7 min on Sundays, on the fall 2026 schedule.
What time is the last train from North Station to Belle Isle Marsh?
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves North Station at 12:52 am and gets to Belle Isle Marsh around 1:15 am, using Blue Line. On Friday nights it runs later: the last trip leaves at 1:51 am. On Saturday nights the last trip leaves at 1:51 am, and on Sunday nights at 12:52 am.
Related routes
- North Station to Constitution Beach
- North Station to Revere Beach
- Boston Common to Belle Isle Marsh
- South Station to Belle Isle Marsh
- Getting to TD Garden by T (guide)
- Never miss your stop (guide)
More routes from North Station
- North Station to Logan Airport
- North Station to Castle Island
- North Station to Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital
- North Station to Leader Bank Pavilion
- North Station to Institute of Contemporary Art
- 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: Green Line
- MBTA: Blue Line
- MBTA: North Station station
- MBTA: Government Center station
- MBTA: Suffolk Downs 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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