North Station to Cambridge Hospital
The T route from North Station to Cambridge Hospital: where to board, where to change, where to get off and how late it runs.
North Station to Cambridge Hospital
- Green Line
- Bus 69
- Take any Green Line trainFrom North Station2 stops, about 6 min
- Change at Lechmere
- Take bus 69Toward Harvard10 stops, about 12 min
- Get off at Cambridge St opp Highland Ave - Cambridge HospitalThe stop after Cambridge St @ Springfield St
- Walk about 3 min to Cambridge Hospital
Weekdays, fall 2026 schedule · First and last trips
Quick answer: Take any Green Line train to Lechmere, then bus 69 to Cambridge St opp Highland Ave - Cambridge Hospital, and walk about 3 min. The trip takes about 30 minutes (24-33 min depending on the connection). On weekdays bus 69 runs about every 20 min during the day.
Get the live route from North Station to Cambridge Hospital
Step by step
- At North Station, take any Green Line train.
- Ride 2 stops, about 6 min, through Science Park/West End, and get off at Lechmere.
- At Lechmere, change to bus 69 toward Harvard.
- Ride 10 stops, about 12 min. Get off at Cambridge St opp Highland Ave - Cambridge Hospital, the stop after Cambridge St @ Springfield St.
- Walk about 3 min to Cambridge Hospital.
Other ways to go
- Take the Orange Line toward Oak Grove to Sullivan Square, then bus 109 to Washington St @ Beacon St, and walk about 7 min: about 32 min.
- Take the Orange Line toward Oak Grove to Sullivan Square, then bus 85 to 25 Webster Ave @ Newton St, and walk about 13 min: about 30 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 | 5:05 am | 1:09 am | About every 20 min | About 30 min |
| Friday | 5:05 am | 1:59 am | About every 20 min | About 30 min |
| Saturday | 5:01 am | 2:05 am | About every 25 min | About 30 min |
| Sunday | 5:49 am | 1:04 am | About every 25 min | About 29 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 69 (the least frequent part of the trip).
Late at night
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves North Station at 1:09 am and gets to Cambridge Hospital around 1:39 am, using Green Line and bus 109. On Friday nights it runs later: the last trip leaves at 1:59 am. On Saturday nights the last trip leaves at 2:05 am, and on Sunday nights at 1:04 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 Cambridge St @ Springfield St. The next stop is Cambridge St opp Highland Ave - Cambridge Hospital. Start a live trip in Cobblehop and it alerts you before your stop.
- Changing at Lechmere. You don't leave the station. Follow the signs for bus 69.
- Cambridge Hospital, part of Cambridge Health Alliance, is on Cambridge Street near Inman Square.
- 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 Lechmere) 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 Cambridge Hospital: common questions
How do I get from North Station to Cambridge Hospital by public transit?
Take any Green Line train to Lechmere, then bus 69 to Cambridge St opp Highland Ave - Cambridge Hospital, and walk about 3 min. The trip takes about 30 minutes (24-33 min depending on the connection).
How long does it take to get from North Station to Cambridge Hospital?
About 30 minutes on the main route, or 24-33 minutes depending on the connection.
Do I have to change along the way?
Yes, once: at Lechmere. Take any Green Line train to Lechmere, then bus 69 to Cambridge St opp Highland Ave - Cambridge Hospital, and walk about 3 min.
How often does bus 69 run?
About every 20 min on weekdays during the day, about every 25 min on Saturdays and about every 25 min on Sundays, on the fall 2026 schedule.
What time is the last bus from North Station to Cambridge Hospital?
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves North Station at 1:09 am and gets to Cambridge Hospital around 1:39 am, using Green Line and bus 109. On Friday nights it runs later: the last trip leaves at 1:59 am. On Saturday nights the last trip leaves at 2:05 am, and on Sunday nights at 1:04 am.
Related routes
- North Station to Inman Square
- North Station to Union Square, Somerville
- Boston Common to Cambridge Hospital
- South Station to Cambridge Hospital
- Getting to TD Garden by T (guide)
- Never miss your stop (guide)
More routes from North Station
- North Station to Harvard Art Museums
- North Station to Central Square, Cambridge
- North Station to Harvard Museum of Natural History
- North Station to Harvard Square
- North Station to Porter Square
- 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: bus 69
- MBTA: North Station station
- MBTA: Lechmere 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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