North Station to Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital
How to get from North Station to Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital on public transit, with the stops, times and the last trip of the night.
North Station to Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital
- Orange Line
- Bus 38
- Take the Orange LineFrom North Station, toward Forest Hills13 stops, about 20 min
- Change at Forest Hills
- Take bus 38Toward Wren St11 stops, about 6 min
- Get off at Centre St @ Faulkner HospitalThe stop after Centre St @ Westchester Rd
- Walk about 3 min to Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital
Weekdays, fall 2026 schedule · First and last trips
Quick answer: Take the Orange Line to Forest Hills, then bus 38 to Centre St @ Faulkner Hospital, and walk about 3 min. The trip takes about 40 minutes (34-42 min depending on the connection). On weekdays bus 38 runs about every 30 min during the day.
Get the live route from North Station to Faulkner Hospital
Step by step
- At North Station, take the Orange Line toward Forest Hills.
- Ride about 20 min (13 stops). Get off at Forest Hills, the stop after Green Street.
- At Forest Hills, change to bus 38 toward Wren St.
- Ride about 6 min (11 stops). Get off at Centre St @ Faulkner Hospital, the stop after Centre St @ Westchester Rd.
- Walk about 3 min to Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital.
Other ways to go
- Take the Orange Line to Forest Hills, then bus 51 to Opp 174 Walter St, and walk about 12 min: about 49 min.
- Take the Orange Line to Forest Hills, bus 37 to Belgrade Ave @ West Roxbury Pkwy, then bus 38 to Centre St opp Faulkner Hospital, and walk about 4 min: about 52 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 | 5:14 am | 10:24 pm | About every 30 min | About 40 min |
| Friday | 5:14 am | 10:36 pm | About every 30 min | About 40 min |
| Saturday | 5:08 am | 10:09 pm | About every 50 min | About 40 min |
| Sunday | No service on this route | |||
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 38 (the least frequent part of the trip).
Late at night
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves North Station at 10:24 pm and gets to Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital around 10:58 pm. On Friday nights it runs later: the last trip leaves at 10:36 pm. On Saturday nights the last trip leaves at 10:09 pm. There's no Sunday service on this route. 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 Centre St @ Westchester Rd. The next stop is Centre St @ Faulkner Hospital. Start a live trip in Cobblehop and it alerts you before your stop.
- Changing at Forest Hills. You don't leave the station. Follow the signs for bus 38.
- Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital is on Centre Street in Jamaica Plain.
- 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 Forest Hills) 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 Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital: common questions
How do I get from North Station to Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital by public transit?
Take the Orange Line to Forest Hills, then bus 38 to Centre St @ Faulkner Hospital, and walk about 3 min. The trip takes about 40 minutes (34-42 min depending on the connection).
How long does it take to get from North Station to Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital?
About 40 minutes on the main route, or 34-42 minutes depending on the connection.
Do I have to change along the way?
Yes, once: at Forest Hills. Take the Orange Line to Forest Hills, then bus 38 to Centre St @ Faulkner Hospital, and walk about 3 min.
How often does bus 38 run?
About every 30 min on weekdays during the day and about every 50 min on Saturdays, on the fall 2026 schedule.
What time is the last train from North Station to Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital?
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves North Station at 10:24 pm and gets to Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital around 10:58 pm. On Friday nights it runs later: the last trip leaves at 10:36 pm. On Saturday nights the last trip leaves at 10:09 pm. There's no Sunday service on this route.
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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 38
- MBTA: North Station station
- MBTA: Forest Hills 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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