North Station to Framingham State University
The train route from North Station to Framingham State University: where to board, where to change, where to get off and how late it runs.
North Station to Framingham State University
- Orange Line
- Framingham/Worcester Line
- MWRTA Route 101
- Take the Orange LineFrom North Station, toward Forest Hills6 stops, about 8 min
- Change at Back Bay
- Take the Framingham/Worcester LineToward Worcester8 stops, about 44 min
- Walk about 5 min to Banana Lot/Intermodal CenterAfter you get off at Framingham
- Take the MWRTA Route 101 busAbout 10 min
- Get off at Framingham State University
Weekdays, fall 2026 schedule · First and last trips
Quick answer: Take the Orange Line toward Forest Hills to Back Bay, the Framingham/Worcester Line toward Worcester to Framingham, then the MWRTA Route 101 bus to Framingham State University. The trip takes about 89 minutes (82-101 min depending on the connection). On weekdays the MWRTA Route 101 bus runs about every 45 min during the day.
Get the live route from North Station to Framingham State
Step by step
- At North Station, take the Orange Line toward Forest Hills.
- Ride 6 stops, about 8 min, through Haymarket, State, Downtown Crossing, Chinatown and Tufts Medical Center, and get off at Back Bay.
- At Back Bay, change to the Framingham/Worcester Line toward Worcester.
- Ride about 44 min to Framingham, with 7 stops on the way.
- Walk about 5 min from Framingham to Banana Lot/Intermodal Center.
- At Banana Lot/Intermodal Center, change to the MWRTA Route 101 bus.
- Ride about 10 min and get off at Framingham State University.
Other ways to go
- Take the Orange Line toward Forest Hills to Back Bay, the Framingham/Worcester Line toward Worcester to Framingham, then the MWRTA Route 107 bus to Framingham State University: about 88 min.
- Take the Green Line to Riverside, the MWRTA Mass Bay Riverside Shuttle bus to MassBay Wellesley, then the MWRTA Mass Bay Campus to Campus Shuttle bus to Framingham State University: about 108 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 | 5:14 am | 7:27 pm | About every 45 min | About 89 min |
| Saturday | 6:47 am | 4:49 pm | About every 2 hours | About 99 min |
| Sunday | 6:49 am | 4:49 pm | About every 3 hours | About 98 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 the MWRTA Route 101 bus (the least frequent part of the trip).
Late at night
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves North Station at 7:27 pm and gets to Framingham State University around 9:35 pm, using Orange Line and Framingham/Worcester Line and MWRTA Route 207 bus. On Saturday nights the last trip leaves at 4:49 pm, and on Sunday nights at 4:49 pm. Late at night, ask Cobblehop for the last trip. It checks live times and tells you when to leave.
Tips for this trip
- Inbound or outbound. Commuter Rail trains toward Boston are called inbound and trains leaving Boston are outbound. This trip is outbound: look for Worcester on the departure board, and find the track number there a few minutes before the train leaves.
- Changing at Back Bay. You don't leave the station. Follow the signs for Framingham/Worcester Line.
- 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, Back Bay and Framingham) 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.
- Commuter Rail. Back Bay to Framingham is a Zone 5 fare, $9.75 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. A Commuter Rail ticket doesn't cover the subway part of the trip.
- MWRTA. MWRTA sets its own fares. Check MWRTA 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 Framingham State University: common questions
How do I get from North Station to Framingham State University by public transit?
Take the Orange Line toward Forest Hills to Back Bay, the Framingham/Worcester Line toward Worcester to Framingham, then the MWRTA Route 101 bus to Framingham State University. The trip takes about 89 minutes (82-101 min depending on the connection).
How long does it take to get from North Station to Framingham State University?
About 89 minutes on the main route, or 82-101 minutes depending on the connection.
Do I have to change along the way?
Yes, 2 times: at Back Bay and Framingham. Take the Orange Line toward Forest Hills to Back Bay, the Framingham/Worcester Line toward Worcester to Framingham, then the MWRTA Route 101 bus to Framingham State University.
How often does the MWRTA Route 101 bus run?
About every 45 min on weekdays during the day, about every 2 hours on Saturdays and about every 3 hours on Sundays, on the fall 2026 schedule.
What time is the last train from North Station to Framingham State University?
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves North Station at 7:27 pm and gets to Framingham State University around 9:35 pm, using Orange Line and Framingham/Worcester Line and MWRTA Route 207 bus. On Saturday nights the last trip leaves at 4:49 pm, and on Sunday nights at 4:49 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: Orange Line
- MBTA: Framingham/Worcester Line timetable
- MBTA: North Station station
- MBTA: Back Bay station
- MBTA: Framingham 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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