North Station to CambridgeSide
Plain directions from North Station to CambridgeSide, checked against the fall 2026 MBTA schedule.
Quick answer: Take any Green Line train to Lechmere, and walk about 8 min. The trip takes about 14 minutes. On weekdays Green Line trains to Lechmere run every 4 min during the day. Walking takes about 22 minutes, so on a nice day you may not need the T at all.
Get the live route from North Station to CambridgeSide
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.
- Walk about 8 min to CambridgeSide. Use the O'Brien Hwy exit.
Times and frequency
| Day | First trip | Last trip | How often (daytime) | Trip time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday-Thursday | 5:18 am | 1:26 am | Every 4 min | About 14 min |
| Friday | 5:18 am | 2:24 am | Every 4 min | About 14 min |
| Saturday | 5:42 am | 2:21 am | Every 5 min | About 14 min |
| Sunday | 6:11 am | 1:23 am | Every 5 min | About 14 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 Green Line trains to Lechmere.
Late at night
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves North Station at 1:26 am and gets to CambridgeSide around 1:40 am. On Friday nights it runs later: the last trip leaves at 2:24 am. On Saturday nights the last trip leaves at 2:21 am, and on Sunday nights at 1:23 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 Science Park/West End. The next stop is Lechmere. Start a live trip in Cobblehop and it alerts you before your stop.
- CambridgeSide, the shopping mall on First Street in East Cambridge, is a short walk from Lechmere 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 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. $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 CambridgeSide: common questions
How do I get from North Station to CambridgeSide by public transit?
Take any Green Line train to Lechmere, and walk about 8 min. The trip takes about 14 minutes.
How long does it take to get from North Station to CambridgeSide?
About 14 minutes on the main route. Walking takes about 22 minutes.
Do I have to change trains?
No. Any Green Line train goes all the way, so it's one ride.
How often do Green Line trains to Lechmere run?
Every 4 min on weekdays during the day, every 5 min on Saturdays and every 5 min on Sundays, on the fall 2026 schedule.
What time is the last train from North Station to CambridgeSide?
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves North Station at 1:26 am and gets to CambridgeSide around 1:40 am. On Friday nights it runs later: the last trip leaves at 2:24 am. On Saturday nights the last trip leaves at 2:21 am, and on Sunday nights at 1:23 am.
Related routes
- North Station to Boston Common
- North Station to Copley Square
- South Station to CambridgeSide
- Back Bay Station to CambridgeSide
- 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: Green Line
- MBTA: North Station station
- MBTA: Lechmere 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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