North Station to Encore Boston Harbor
Plain directions from North Station to Encore Boston Harbor, checked against the fall 2026 MBTA schedule.
North Station to Encore Boston Harbor
- Orange Line
- Bus 109
- Take the Orange LineFrom North Station, toward Oak Grove2 stops, about 4 min
- Change at Sullivan Square
- Take bus 109Toward Linden Square via Sullivan3 stops, about 5 min
- Get off at Broadway @ Dexter StThe stop after 173 Alford St
- Walk about 7 min to Encore Boston Harbor
Weekdays, fall 2026 schedule · First and last trips
Quick answer: Take the Orange Line toward Oak Grove to Sullivan Square, then bus 109 to Broadway @ Dexter St, and walk about 7 min. The trip takes about 24 minutes (22-27 min depending on the connection). On weekdays bus 109 runs every 12 min during the day.
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Step by step
- At North Station, take the Orange Line toward Oak Grove.
- Ride 2 stops, about 4 min, through Community College, and get off at Sullivan Square.
- At Sullivan Square, change to bus 109 toward Linden Square via Sullivan.
- Ride 3 stops, about 5 min. Get off at Broadway @ Dexter St, the stop after 173 Alford St.
- Walk about 7 min to Encore Boston Harbor.
Other ways to go
- Take the Orange Line toward Oak Grove to Sullivan Square, then bus 105 to Broadway @ Dexter St, and walk about 7 min: about 25 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 | 4:59 am | 12:56 am | Every 12 min | About 24 min |
| Saturday | 5:01 am | 12:56 am | About every 15 min | About 24 min |
| Sunday | 5:49 am | 12:49 am | About every 15 min | About 25 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 109 (the least frequent part of the trip).
Late at night
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves North Station at 12:56 am and gets to Encore Boston Harbor around 1:17 am, using bus 93 and bus 109. On Saturday nights the last trip leaves at 12:56 am, and on Sunday nights at 12:49 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 173 Alford St. The next stop is Broadway @ Dexter St. Start a live trip in Cobblehop and it alerts you before your stop.
- Changing at Sullivan Square. You don't leave the station. Follow the signs for bus 109.
- Encore Boston Harbor is in Everett, on the Mystic River.
- 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 Sullivan Square) 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 Encore Boston Harbor: common questions
How do I get from North Station to Encore Boston Harbor by public transit?
Take the Orange Line toward Oak Grove to Sullivan Square, then bus 109 to Broadway @ Dexter St, and walk about 7 min. The trip takes about 24 minutes (22-27 min depending on the connection).
How long does it take to get from North Station to Encore Boston Harbor?
About 24 minutes on the main route, or 22-27 minutes depending on the connection.
Do I have to change along the way?
Yes, once: at Sullivan Square. Take the Orange Line toward Oak Grove to Sullivan Square, then bus 109 to Broadway @ Dexter St, and walk about 7 min.
How often does bus 109 run?
Every 12 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 bus from North Station to Encore Boston Harbor?
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves North Station at 12:56 am and gets to Encore Boston Harbor around 1:17 am, using bus 93 and bus 109. On Saturday nights the last trip leaves at 12:56 am, and on Sunday nights at 12:49 am.
Related routes
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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 109
- MBTA: North Station station
- MBTA: Sullivan Square 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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