North Station to Boston Convention and Exhibition Center
The T route from North Station to Boston Convention and Exhibition Center: where to board, where to change, where to get off and how late it runs.
Quick answer: Take the Orange Line toward Forest Hills to Downtown Crossing, then bus 7 to Summer St opp WTC Ave. The trip takes about 22 minutes (20-24 min depending on the connection). On weekdays bus 7 runs every 11 min during the day.
Get the live route from North Station to BCEC
Step by step
- At North Station, take the Orange Line toward Forest Hills.
- Ride 3 stops, about 4 min, through Haymarket and State, and get off at Downtown Crossing.
- Walk about 5 min from Downtown Crossing to Otis St @ Summer St.
- At Otis St @ Summer St, change to bus 7 toward City Point.
- Ride 4 stops, about 7 min. Get off at Summer St opp WTC Ave, the stop after 350 Summer St.
Other ways to go
- Take the Orange Line toward Forest Hills to Downtown Crossing, the Red Line toward Braintree to South Station, then the Silver Line SL3 to World Trade Center, and walk about 7 min: about 28 min.
- Take the Orange Line toward Forest Hills to Downtown Crossing, the Red Line toward Braintree to South Station, then the Silver Line SL1 to World Trade Center, and walk about 7 min: about 29 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 | 12:36 am | Every 11 min | About 22 min |
| Friday | 5:17 am | 1:51 am | Every 11 min | About 22 min |
| Saturday | 5:31 am | 12:34 am | About every 40 min | About 21 min |
| Sunday | 5:45 am | 12:33 am | Varies | About 22 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 7 (the least frequent part of the trip).
Late at night
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves North Station at 12:36 am and gets to Boston Convention and Exhibition Center around 1:05 am, using Orange Line and Red Line and Silver Line SL1. On Friday nights it runs later: the last trip leaves at 1:51 am. On Saturday nights the last trip leaves at 12:34 am, and on Sunday nights at 12:33 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 350 Summer St. The next stop is Summer St opp WTC Ave. Start a live trip in Cobblehop and it alerts you before your stop.
- The convention center is on Summer Street in the Seaport. World Trade Center is the closest Silver Line station.
- 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 Downtown Crossing) 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 Boston Convention and Exhibition Center: common questions
How do I get from North Station to Boston Convention and Exhibition Center by public transit?
Take the Orange Line toward Forest Hills to Downtown Crossing, then bus 7 to Summer St opp WTC Ave. The trip takes about 22 minutes (20-24 min depending on the connection).
How long does it take to get from North Station to Boston Convention and Exhibition Center?
About 22 minutes on the main route, or 20-24 minutes depending on the connection. Walking takes about 41 minutes.
Do I have to change along the way?
Yes, once: at Downtown Crossing. Take the Orange Line toward Forest Hills to Downtown Crossing, then bus 7 to Summer St opp WTC Ave.
How often does bus 7 run?
Every 11 min on weekdays during the day and about every 40 min on Saturdays, on the fall 2026 schedule.
What time is the last bus from North Station to Boston Convention and Exhibition Center?
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves North Station at 12:36 am and gets to Boston Convention and Exhibition Center around 1:05 am, using Orange Line and Red Line and Silver Line SL1. On Friday nights it runs later: the last trip leaves at 1:51 am. On Saturday nights the last trip leaves at 12:34 am, and on Sunday nights at 12:33 am.
Related routes
- North Station to the Seaport
- North Station to South Station
- South Station to Boston Convention and Exhibition Center
- Logan Airport to Boston Convention and Exhibition Center
- Getting to TD Garden by T (guide)
- Never miss your stop (guide)
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 7
- MBTA: North Station station
- MBTA: Downtown Crossing 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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