North Station to Boston Medical Center
The T route from North Station to Boston Medical Center: where to board, where to change, where to get off and how late it runs.
North Station to Boston Medical Center
- Orange Line
- Bus 1
- Take the Orange LineFrom North Station, toward Forest Hills7 stops, about 10 min
- Change at Massachusetts Avenue
- Take bus 1Toward Nubian4 stops, about 7 min
- Get off at Massachusetts Ave @ Albany StThe stop after Massachusetts Ave @ Harrison Ave
- Walk about 4 min to Boston Medical Center
Weekdays, fall 2026 schedule · First and last trips
Quick answer: Take the Orange Line toward Forest Hills to Massachusetts Avenue, then bus 1 to Massachusetts Ave @ Albany St, and walk about 4 min. The trip takes about 30 minutes (26-33 min depending on the connection). On weekdays bus 1 runs every 10 min during the day.
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Step by step
- At North Station, take the Orange Line toward Forest Hills.
- Ride 7 stops, about 10 min, through Haymarket, State, Downtown Crossing, Chinatown, Tufts Medical Center and Back Bay, and get off at Massachusetts Avenue.
- At Massachusetts Ave @ Massachusetts Ave Station, change to bus 1 toward Nubian.
- Ride 4 stops, about 7 min. Get off at Massachusetts Ave @ Albany St, the stop after Massachusetts Ave @ Harrison Ave.
- Walk about 4 min to Boston Medical Center.
Other ways to go
- Take the Orange Line toward Forest Hills to Back Bay, then bus 10 to 91 E Concord St: about 27 min.
- Take the Orange Line toward Forest Hills to Tufts Medical Center, then the Silver Line SL4 to Washington St @ Worcester St, 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 | 5:01 am | 1:06 am | Every 10 min | About 30 min |
| Friday | 5:01 am | 2:00 am | Every 10 min | About 30 min |
| Saturday | 5:11 am | 1:55 am | Every 9 min | About 29 min |
| Sunday | 5:45 am | 12:53 am | Every 10 min | About 30 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 1 (the least frequent part of the trip).
Late at night
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves North Station at 1:06 am and gets to Boston Medical Center around 1:44 am, using Green Line and bus 1. 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 Massachusetts Ave @ Harrison Ave. The next stop is Massachusetts Ave @ Albany St. Start a live trip in Cobblehop and it alerts you before your stop.
- Boston Medical Center is in the South End, along Albany Street and Harrison Avenue.
- 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 Massachusetts Avenue) 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 Medical Center: common questions
How do I get from North Station to Boston Medical Center by public transit?
Take the Orange Line toward Forest Hills to Massachusetts Avenue, then bus 1 to Massachusetts Ave @ Albany St, and walk about 4 min. The trip takes about 30 minutes (26-33 min depending on the connection).
How long does it take to get from North Station to Boston Medical Center?
About 30 minutes on the main route, or 26-33 minutes depending on the connection.
Do I have to change along the way?
Yes, once: at Massachusetts Avenue. Take the Orange Line toward Forest Hills to Massachusetts Avenue, then bus 1 to Massachusetts Ave @ Albany St, and walk about 4 min.
How often does bus 1 run?
Every 10 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 Medical Center?
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves North Station at 1:06 am and gets to Boston Medical Center around 1:44 am, using Green Line and bus 1. 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 End
- North Station to Back Bay Station
- Boston Common to Boston Medical Center
- South Station to Boston Medical Center
- Getting to TD Garden by T (guide)
- Never miss your stop (guide)
More routes from North Station
- North Station to Symphony Hall
- North Station to Boston Public Library
- North Station to Prudential Center
- North Station to Copley Square
- North Station to Northeastern University
- 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 1
- MBTA: North Station station
- MBTA: Massachusetts Avenue 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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