North Station to Blue Hills Reservation
The T route from North Station to Blue Hills Reservation: where to board, where to change, where to get off and how late it runs.
North Station to Blue Hills Reservation
- Orange Line
- Bus 31
- Bus 716
- Take the Orange LineFrom North Station, toward Forest Hills13 stops, about 20 min
- Change at Forest Hills
- Take bus 3117 stops, about 15 min
- Change at Mattapan
- Take bus 716Toward Canton Village Shoppes via Canton Junction8 stops, about 16 min
- Get off at Canton Ave opp Blue Hills Ski AreaThe stop after Blue Hill Ave from Milton St to Green St
- Walk about 4 min to Blue Hills Reservation
Weekdays, fall 2026 schedule · First and last trips
Quick answer: Take the Orange Line to Forest Hills, bus 31 to Mattapan, then bus 716 to Canton Ave opp Blue Hills Ski Area, and walk about 4 min. The trip takes about 70 minutes (67-75 min depending on the connection). On weekdays bus 716 runs about every 40 min during the day.
Get the live route from North Station to the Blue Hills
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.
- At Forest Hills, change to bus 31.
- Ride about 15 min (17 stops). Get off at Mattapan, the stop after Blue Hills Pkwy @ River St.
- At Mattapan, change to bus 716 toward Canton Village Shoppes via Canton Junction.
- Ride 8 stops, about 16 min. Get off at Canton Ave opp Blue Hills Ski Area, the stop after Blue Hill Ave from Milton St to Green St.
- Walk about 4 min to Blue Hills Reservation.
Other ways to go
- Take the Orange Line toward Forest Hills to Ruggles, the Providence/Stoughton Line toward Providence to Canton Junction, then bus 716 to Washington St from Royal St to Canton Ave: about 75 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-Friday | 5:30 am | 7:17 pm | About every 40 min | About 70 min |
| Saturday | 7:07 am | 5:30 pm | About every 45 min | About 72 min |
| Sunday | 7:03 am | 5:35 pm | About every 45 min | About 70 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 bus 716 (the least frequent part of the trip).
Late at night
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves North Station at 7:17 pm and gets to Blue Hills Reservation around 8:32 pm. On Saturday nights the last trip leaves at 5:30 pm, and on Sunday nights at 5:35 pm. 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 Blue Hill Ave from Milton St to Green St. The next stop is Canton Ave opp Blue Hills Ski Area. Start a live trip in Cobblehop and it alerts you before your stop.
- Changing at Forest Hills. You don't leave the station. Follow the signs for bus 31.
- The Trailside Museum on Canton Avenue (Route 138) in Milton is the main visitor stop in the Blue Hills.
- 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, Forest Hills and Mattapan) 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 and bus. The subway is $2.40 one way, and a local bus is $1.70. Under an MBTA pilot that started September 1, 2026, you can change between bus and subway within 2 hours of your first tap and pay only the highest fare, if you use the same card or phone each time.
- 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 Blue Hills Reservation: common questions
How do I get from North Station to Blue Hills Reservation by public transit?
Take the Orange Line to Forest Hills, bus 31 to Mattapan, then bus 716 to Canton Ave opp Blue Hills Ski Area, and walk about 4 min. The trip takes about 70 minutes (67-75 min depending on the connection).
How long does it take to get from North Station to Blue Hills Reservation?
About 70 minutes on the main route, or 67-75 minutes depending on the connection.
Do I have to change along the way?
Yes, 2 times: at Forest Hills and Mattapan. Take the Orange Line to Forest Hills, bus 31 to Mattapan, then bus 716 to Canton Ave opp Blue Hills Ski Area, and walk about 4 min.
How often does bus 716 run?
About every 40 min on weekdays during the day, about every 45 min on Saturdays and about every 45 min on Sundays, on the fall 2026 schedule.
What time is the last train from North Station to Blue Hills Reservation?
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves North Station at 7:17 pm and gets to Blue Hills Reservation around 8:32 pm. On Saturday nights the last trip leaves at 5:30 pm, and on Sunday nights at 5:35 pm.
Related routes
- North Station to Legacy Place
- North Station to Boston Nature Center
- Boston Common to Blue Hills Reservation
- South Station to Blue Hills Reservation
- Getting to TD Garden by T (guide)
- Never miss your stop (guide)
More routes from North Station
- North Station to Forest Hills Cemetery
- North Station to Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital
- North Station to Arnold Arboretum
- North Station to Franklin Park Zoo
- North Station to Larz Anderson Auto Museum
- 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: bus 31
- MBTA: bus 716
- MBTA: North Station station
- MBTA: Forest Hills station
- MBTA: Mattapan 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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