North Station to Boston College
How to get from North Station to Boston College on public transit, with the stops, times and the last trip of the night.
North Station to Boston College
- Green Line D
- Take a Green Line D trainFrom North Station, toward Riverside15 stops, about 39 min
- Get off at Chestnut HillThe stop after Reservoir
- Walk about 18 min to Boston CollegeUse the Shopping center, Boston College exit
Weekdays, fall 2026 schedule · First and last trips
Quick answer: Take a Green Line D train to Chestnut Hill, and walk about 18 min. The trip takes about 57 minutes (54-59 min depending on the connection). On weekdays Green Line trains to Chestnut Hill run every 8 min during the day.
Get the live route from North Station to BC
Step by step
- At North Station, take a Green Line D train toward Riverside.
- Ride about 39 min (15 stops). Get off at Chestnut Hill, the stop after Reservoir.
- Walk about 18 min to Boston College. Use the Shopping center, Boston College exit.
Times and frequency
| Day | First trip | Last trip | How often (daytime) | Trip time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday-Thursday | 5:21 am | 1:06 am | Every 8 min | About 57 min |
| Friday | 5:21 am | 2:00 am | Every 8 min | About 57 min |
| Saturday | 5:31 am | 1:55 am | Every 9 min | About 56 min |
| Sunday | 5:45 am | 12:53 am | Every 10 min | About 56 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 Chestnut Hill.
Late at night
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves North Station at 1:06 am and gets to Boston College around 1:58 am. On Friday nights it runs later: the last trip leaves at 2:00 am. On Saturday nights the last trip leaves at 1:55 am, and on Sunday nights at 12:53 am. Late at night, ask Cobblehop for the last trip. It checks live times and tells you when to leave.
Tips for this trip
- Check the branch letter. E trains from North Station don't go to Chestnut Hill.
- Know your stop. Get to the door after Reservoir. The next stop is Chestnut Hill. Start a live trip in Cobblehop and it alerts you before your stop.
- Boston College is the end of the Green Line B branch, which has many street-level stops and is the slowest branch.
- 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 Chestnut Hill) 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 Boston College: common questions
How do I get from North Station to Boston College by public transit?
Take a Green Line D train to Chestnut Hill, and walk about 18 min. The trip takes about 57 minutes (54-59 min depending on the connection).
How long does it take to get from North Station to Boston College?
About 57 minutes on the main route, or 54-59 minutes depending on the connection.
Do I have to change trains?
No. A Green Line D train goes all the way, so it's one ride.
How often do Green Line trains to Chestnut Hill run?
Every 8 min on weekdays during the day, every 9 min on Saturdays and every 10 min on Sundays, on the fall 2026 schedule.
What time is the last train from North Station to Boston College?
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves North Station at 1:06 am and gets to Boston College around 1:58 am. On Friday nights it runs later: the last trip leaves at 2:00 am. On Saturday nights the last trip leaves at 1:55 am, and on Sunday nights at 12:53 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: Green Line
- MBTA: North Station station
- MBTA: Chestnut Hill 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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