North Station to Boston Nature Center
Plain directions from North Station to Boston Nature Center, checked against the fall 2026 MBTA schedule.
North Station to Boston Nature Center
- Orange Line
- Bus 31
- Take the Orange LineFrom North Station, toward Forest Hills13 stops, about 20 min
- Change at Forest Hills
- Take bus 31Toward Mattapan5 stops, about 4 min
- Get off at Morton St @ Harvard StThe stop after Morton St @ Canterbury St
- Walk about 12 min to Boston Nature Center
Weekdays, fall 2026 schedule · First and last trips
Quick answer: Take the Orange Line to Forest Hills, then bus 31 to Morton St @ Harvard St, and walk about 12 min. The trip takes about 46 minutes (42-48 min depending on the connection). On weekdays bus 31 runs about every 15 min during the day.
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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 toward Mattapan.
- Ride 5 stops, about 4 min. Get off at Morton St @ Harvard St, the stop after Morton St @ Canterbury St.
- Walk about 12 min to Boston Nature Center.
Other ways to go
- Take the Orange Line to Forest Hills, then bus 21 to Morton St @ Harvard St, and walk about 12 min: about 45 min.
- Take the Orange Line toward Forest Hills to Jackson Square, then bus 14 to American Legion Hwy @ Walk Hill St, and walk about 12 min: about 64 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 | 5:27 am | 12:42 am | About every 15 min | About 46 min |
| Saturday | 5:08 am | 12:34 am | About every 15 min | About 46 min |
| Sunday | 5:32 am | 12:42 am | About every 15 min | About 46 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 31 (the least frequent part of the trip).
Late at night
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves North Station at 12:42 am and gets to Boston Nature Center around 1:24 am. On Saturday nights the last trip leaves at 12:34 am, and on Sunday nights at 12:42 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 Morton St @ Canterbury St. The next stop is Morton St @ Harvard St. 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.
- Mass Audubon's Boston Nature Center is on Walk Hill Street in Mattapan.
- 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 Forest Hills) 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 Nature Center: common questions
How do I get from North Station to Boston Nature Center by public transit?
Take the Orange Line to Forest Hills, then bus 31 to Morton St @ Harvard St, and walk about 12 min. The trip takes about 46 minutes (42-48 min depending on the connection).
How long does it take to get from North Station to Boston Nature Center?
About 46 minutes on the main route, or 42-48 minutes depending on the connection.
Do I have to change along the way?
Yes, once: at Forest Hills. Take the Orange Line to Forest Hills, then bus 31 to Morton St @ Harvard St, and walk about 12 min.
How often does bus 31 run?
About every 15 min on weekdays during the day, about every 15 min on Saturdays and about every 15 min on Sundays, on the fall 2026 schedule.
What time is the last train from North Station to Boston Nature Center?
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves North Station at 12:42 am and gets to Boston Nature Center around 1:24 am. On Saturday nights the last trip leaves at 12:34 am, and on Sunday nights at 12:42 am.
Related routes
- North Station to Forest Hills Cemetery
- North Station to Franklin Park Zoo
- Boston Common to Boston Nature Center
- South Station to Boston Nature Center
- Getting to TD Garden by T (guide)
- Never miss your stop (guide)
More routes from North Station
- North Station to White Stadium
- North Station to Samuel Adams Boston Brewery
- North Station to Arnold Arboretum
- North Station to Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital
- 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: North Station station
- MBTA: Forest Hills 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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