North Station to Fitchburg State University
Plain directions from North Station to Fitchburg State University, checked against the fall 2026 MBTA schedule.
North Station to Fitchburg State University
- Fitchburg Line
- MART Fitchburg State University
- Take the Fitchburg LineFrom North Station, toward Wachusett15 stops, about 85 min
- Walk about 2 min to MART Intermodal Transportation Center, FitchburgAfter you get off at Fitchburg
- Take the MART Fitchburg State University busAbout 2 min
- Get off at Hammond Hall
Weekdays, fall 2026 schedule · First and last trips
Quick answer: Take the Fitchburg Line toward Wachusett to Fitchburg, then the MART Fitchburg State University bus to Hammond Hall. The trip takes about 94 minutes (94-104 min depending on the connection). On weekdays Fitchburg Line trains run about every 90 min during the day.
Get the live route from North Station to Fitchburg State
Step by step
- At North Station, take the Fitchburg Line toward Wachusett.
- Ride about 85 min to Fitchburg, with 14 stops on the way.
- Walk about 2 min from Fitchburg to MART Intermodal Transportation Center, Fitchburg.
- At MART Intermodal Transportation Center, Fitchburg, change to the MART Fitchburg State University bus.
- Ride about 2 min and get off at Hammond Hall.
Other ways to go
- Take the Fitchburg Line toward Wachusett to Fitchburg, and walk about 14 min: about 99 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 | 6:20 am | 11:50 pm | About every 90 min | About 94 min |
| Saturday | 7:45 am | 11:40 pm | About every 2 hours | About 94 min |
| Sunday | 7:45 am | 11:40 pm | About every 2 hours | About 94 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 Fitchburg Line trains (the least frequent part of the trip).
Late at night
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves North Station at 11:50 pm and gets to Fitchburg State University around 1:29 am, using Fitchburg Line. On Saturday nights the last trip leaves at 11:40 pm, and on Sunday nights at 11:40 pm. 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 destination on the train. North Station also has trains to Littleton/Route 495 on this line, and they don't go to Fitchburg.
- Inbound or outbound. Commuter Rail trains toward Boston are called inbound and trains leaving Boston are outbound. This trip is outbound: look for Wachusett on the departure board, and find the track number there a few minutes before the train leaves.
- 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 Fitchburg) 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
- Commuter Rail. North Station to Fitchburg is a Zone 8 fare, $12.25 one way. On Saturdays and Sundays, a $10.00 weekend pass covers unlimited Commuter Rail rides.
- Buying a train ticket. Tap-to-pay doesn't work on the Commuter Rail. Use the mTicket app, a fare machine or ticket window, or pay the conductor. Paying on board can add a $3 fee when you board at a station that sells tickets.
- MART. MART sets its own fares. Check MART before you go.
- 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 Fitchburg State University: common questions
How do I get from North Station to Fitchburg State University by public transit?
Take the Fitchburg Line toward Wachusett to Fitchburg, then the MART Fitchburg State University bus to Hammond Hall. The trip takes about 94 minutes (94-104 min depending on the connection).
How long does it take to get from North Station to Fitchburg State University?
About 94 minutes on the main route, or 94-104 minutes depending on the connection.
Do I have to change along the way?
Yes, once: at Fitchburg. Take the Fitchburg Line toward Wachusett to Fitchburg, then the MART Fitchburg State University bus to Hammond Hall.
How often do Fitchburg Line trains run?
About every 90 min on weekdays during the day, about every 2 hours on Saturdays and about every 2 hours on Sundays, on the fall 2026 schedule.
What time is the last train from North Station to Fitchburg State University?
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves North Station at 11:50 pm and gets to Fitchburg State University around 1:29 am, using Fitchburg Line. On Saturday nights the last trip leaves at 11:40 pm, and on Sunday nights at 11:40 pm.
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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: Fitchburg Line timetable
- MBTA: North Station station
- MBTA: Fitchburg station
- MBTA: fares
- MBTA: Commuter Rail fare zones
- 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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