North Station to Castle Island
How to get from North Station to Castle Island on public transit, with the stops, times and the last trip of the night.
North Station to Castle Island
- Orange Line
- Bus 7
- Take the Orange LineFrom North Station, toward Forest Hills3 stops, about 4 min
- Walk about 5 min to Otis St @ Summer StAfter you get off at Downtown Crossing
- Take bus 7Toward City Point14 stops, about 17 min
- Get off at E Broadway @ Farragut RdThe stop after E Broadway @ P St
- Walk about 16 min to Castle Island
Weekdays, fall 2026 schedule · First and last trips
Quick answer: Take the Orange Line toward Forest Hills to Downtown Crossing, then bus 7 to E Broadway @ Farragut Rd, and walk about 16 min. The trip takes about 47 minutes (43-50 min depending on the connection). On weekdays bus 7 runs every 6 min during the day.
Get the live route from North Station to Castle Island
Step by step
- At North Station, take the Orange Line toward Forest Hills.
- Ride 3 stops, about 4 min, through Haymarket and State, and get off at Downtown Crossing.
- Walk about 5 min from Downtown Crossing to Otis St @ Summer St.
- At Otis St @ Summer St, change to bus 7 toward City Point.
- Ride about 17 min (14 stops). Get off at E Broadway @ Farragut Rd, the stop after E Broadway @ P St.
- Walk about 16 min to Castle Island.
Other ways to go
- Take the Orange Line toward Forest Hills to Downtown Crossing, the Red Line toward Braintree to Andrew, then bus 10 to E Broadway @ Farragut Rd, and walk about 16 min: about 53 min.
- Take the Orange Line toward Forest Hills to Tufts Medical Center, then bus 9 to E Broadway @ Farragut Rd, and walk about 16 min: about 53 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 | 5:17 am | 12:58 am | Every 6 min | About 47 min |
| Friday | 5:17 am | 1:10 am | Every 6 min | About 47 min |
| Saturday | 5:11 am | 12:47 am | About every 40 min | About 47 min |
| Sunday | 6:19 am | 12:53 am | Varies | About 47 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 7 (the least frequent part of the trip).
Late at night
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves North Station at 12:58 am and gets to Castle Island around 1:52 am, using Green Line and bus 11. On Friday nights it runs later: the last trip leaves at 1:10 am. On Saturday nights the last trip leaves at 12:47 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
- Check the sign on the bus. Some bus 7 trips from Otis St @ Summer St end early or go another way (City Point via East First St) and don't reach E Broadway @ Farragut Rd.
- Know your stop. Get to the door after E Broadway @ P St. The next stop is E Broadway @ Farragut Rd. Start a live trip in Cobblehop and it alerts you before your stop.
- Castle Island is at the end of Day Boulevard in South Boston. Fort Independence and Sullivan's are on the island.
- 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 Downtown 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 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 Castle Island: common questions
How do I get from North Station to Castle Island by public transit?
Take the Orange Line toward Forest Hills to Downtown Crossing, then bus 7 to E Broadway @ Farragut Rd, and walk about 16 min. The trip takes about 47 minutes (43-50 min depending on the connection).
How long does it take to get from North Station to Castle Island?
About 47 minutes on the main route, or 43-50 minutes depending on the connection.
Do I have to change along the way?
Yes, once: at Downtown Crossing. Take the Orange Line toward Forest Hills to Downtown Crossing, then bus 7 to E Broadway @ Farragut Rd, and walk about 16 min.
How often does bus 7 run?
Every 6 min on weekdays during the day and about every 40 min on Saturdays, on the fall 2026 schedule.
What time is the last bus from North Station to Castle Island?
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves North Station at 12:58 am and gets to Castle Island around 1:52 am, using Green Line and bus 11. On Friday nights it runs later: the last trip leaves at 1:10 am. On Saturday nights the last trip leaves at 12:47 am, and on Sunday nights at 12:53 am.
Related routes
- North Station to L Street Beach
- North Station to Leader Bank Pavilion
- South Station to Castle Island
- Back Bay Station to Castle Island
- Getting to TD Garden by T (guide)
- Never miss your stop (guide)
More routes from North Station
- North Station to Logan Airport
- North Station to JFK Presidential Library
- North Station to Seaport World Trade Center
- North Station to Boston Convention and Exhibition Center
- North Station to the Seaport
- 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 7
- MBTA: North Station station
- MBTA: Downtown 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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