North Station to Boston Common
Plain directions from North Station to Boston Common, checked against the fall 2026 MBTA schedule.
North Station to Boston Common
- Green Line
- Take any Green Line trainFrom North Station3 stops, about 7 min
- Get off at Park StreetThe stop after Government Center
- Walk about 3 min to Boston CommonUse the 8 | Boston Common exit
Weekdays, fall 2026 schedule · First and last trips
Quick answer: Take any Green Line train to Park Street, and walk about 3 min. The trip takes about 10 minutes. On weekdays Green Line trains to Park Street run every 5 min during the day. Walking takes about 20 minutes, so on a nice day you may not need the T at all.
Get the live route from North Station to Boston Common
Step by step
- At North Station, take any Green Line train.
- Ride 3 stops, about 7 min, through Haymarket and Government Center, and get off at Park Street.
- Walk about 3 min to Boston Common. Use the 8 | Boston Common exit.
Other ways to go
- Take the Orange Line toward Forest Hills to Downtown Crossing, and walk about 6 min: about 11 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 | 5:01 am | 1:06 am | Every 5 min | About 10 min |
| Friday | 5:01 am | 2:00 am | Every 5 min | About 10 min |
| Saturday | 5:08 am | 1:55 am | Every 5 min | About 9 min |
| Sunday | 5:32 am | 12:53 am | Every 6 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 Green Line trains to Park Street.
Late at night
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves North Station at 1:06 am and gets to Boston Common around 1:17 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
- Know your stop. Get to the door after Government Center. The next stop is Park Street. Start a live trip in Cobblehop and it alerts you before your stop.
- Park Street station is at the corner of Boston Common, by the visitor center where the Freedom Trail starts.
- 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 Park Street) 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 Common: common questions
How do I get from North Station to Boston Common by public transit?
Take any Green Line train to Park Street, and walk about 3 min. The trip takes about 10 minutes.
How long does it take to get from North Station to Boston Common?
About 10 minutes on the main route. Walking takes about 20 minutes.
Do I have to change trains?
No. Any Green Line train goes all the way, so it's one ride.
How often do Green Line trains to Park Street run?
Every 5 min on weekdays during the day, every 5 min on Saturdays and every 6 min on Sundays, on the fall 2026 schedule.
What time is the last train from North Station to Boston Common?
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves North Station at 1:06 am and gets to Boston Common around 1:17 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.
Related routes
- North Station to South Station
- North Station to Copley Square
- South Station to Boston Common
- Logan Airport to Boston Common
- Getting to TD Garden by T (guide)
- Never miss your stop (guide)
More routes from North Station
- North Station to Back Bay Station
- North Station to New England Aquarium
- North Station to CambridgeSide
- North Station to the Seaport
- North Station to Boston Convention and Exhibition 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: Green Line
- MBTA: North Station station
- MBTA: Park Street station
- MBTA: fares
- MBTA: elevator and accessibility alerts
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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