North Station to Brigham and Women's Hospital
Plain directions from North Station to Brigham and Women's Hospital, checked against the fall 2026 MBTA schedule.
North Station to Brigham and Women's Hospital
- Orange Line
- Take the Orange LineFrom North Station, toward Forest Hills9 stops, about 13 min
- Get off at Roxbury CrossingThe stop after Ruggles
- Walk about 16 min to Brigham and Women's Hospital
Weekdays, fall 2026 schedule · First and last trips
Quick answer: Take the Orange Line toward Forest Hills to Roxbury Crossing, and walk about 16 min. The trip takes about 30 minutes. On weekdays the Orange Line runs every 5 min during the day.
Get the live route from North Station to the Brigham
Step by step
- At North Station, take the Orange Line toward Forest Hills.
- Ride 9 stops, about 13 min. Get off at Roxbury Crossing, the stop after Ruggles.
- Walk about 16 min to Brigham and Women's Hospital.
Other ways to go
- Take the Green Line toward Heath Street to Brigham Circle, and walk about 4 min: about 33 min.
- Take the Orange Line toward Forest Hills to Ruggles, then bus 65 to Brookline Ave @ Deaconess Rd, and walk about 4 min: about 28 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 30 min |
| Friday | 5:01 am | 2:00 am | Every 5 min | About 30 min |
| Saturday | 5:08 am | 1:55 am | Every 7 min | About 30 min |
| Sunday | 5:32 am | 12:53 am | Every 8 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 the Orange Line.
Late at night
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves North Station at 1:06 am and gets to Brigham and Women's Hospital around 1:41 am, using Green Line. 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 Ruggles. The next stop is Roxbury Crossing. Start a live trip in Cobblehop and it alerts you before your stop.
- Brigham and Women's main entrance is at 75 Francis Street in the Longwood Medical Area.
- 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 Roxbury 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. $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 Brigham and Women's Hospital: common questions
How do I get from North Station to Brigham and Women's Hospital by public transit?
Take the Orange Line toward Forest Hills to Roxbury Crossing, and walk about 16 min. The trip takes about 30 minutes.
How long does it take to get from North Station to Brigham and Women's Hospital?
About 30 minutes on the main route.
Do I have to change trains?
No. The Orange Line goes all the way, so it's one ride.
How often does the Orange Line run?
Every 5 min on weekdays during the day, every 7 min on Saturdays and every 8 min on Sundays, on the fall 2026 schedule.
What time is the last train from North Station to Brigham and Women's Hospital?
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves North Station at 1:06 am and gets to Brigham and Women's Hospital around 1:41 am, using Green Line. 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 Longwood Medical Area
- North Station to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
- South Station to Brigham and Women's Hospital
- Back Bay Station to Brigham and Women's Hospital
- Getting to TD Garden by T (guide)
- Never miss your stop (guide)
More routes from North Station
- North Station to Boston Children's Hospital
- North Station to Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
- North Station to Emmanuel College
- North Station to Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
- North Station to Wentworth Institute of Technology
- 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: North Station station
- MBTA: Roxbury Crossing 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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