North Station to Franklin Park Zoo
How to get from North Station to Franklin Park Zoo on public transit, with the stops, times and the last trip of the night.
North Station to Franklin Park Zoo
- Orange Line
- Bus 22
- Take the Orange LineFrom North Station, toward Forest Hills10 stops, about 15 min
- Change at Jackson Square
- Take bus 22Toward Ashmont9 stops, about 11 min
- Get off at Blue Hill Ave @ Franklin Park RdThe stop after Seaver St opp Maple St
Weekdays, fall 2026 schedule · First and last trips
Quick answer: Take the Orange Line toward Forest Hills to Jackson Square, then bus 22 to Blue Hill Ave @ Franklin Park Rd. The trip takes about 37 minutes (31-39 min depending on the connection). On weekdays bus 22 runs every 10 min during the day.
Get the live route from North Station to Franklin Park Zoo
Step by step
- At North Station, take the Orange Line toward Forest Hills.
- Ride 10 stops, about 15 min. Get off at Jackson Square, the stop after Roxbury Crossing.
- At Jackson Square, change to bus 22 toward Ashmont.
- Ride 9 stops, about 11 min. Get off at Blue Hill Ave @ Franklin Park Rd, the stop after Seaver St opp Maple St.
Other ways to go
- Take the Orange Line to Forest Hills, then bus 16 to Blue Hill Ave @ Ellington St, and walk about 3 min: about 37 min.
- Take the Orange Line toward Forest Hills to Jackson Square, then bus 29 to Blue Hill Ave @ Franklin Park Rd: about 34 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 | 5:01 am | 12:49 am | Every 10 min | About 37 min |
| Friday | 5:01 am | 1:56 am | Every 10 min | About 37 min |
| Saturday | 5:08 am | 1:41 am | About every 15 min | About 38 min |
| Sunday | 5:32 am | 12:53 am | About every 15 min | About 37 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 22 (the least frequent part of the trip).
Late at night
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves North Station at 12:49 am and gets to Franklin Park Zoo around 1:44 am, using Green Line and Silver Line SL5 and bus 23. On Friday nights it runs later: the last trip leaves at 1:56 am. On Saturday nights the last trip leaves at 1:41 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
- Know your stop. Get to the door after Seaver St opp Maple St. The next stop is Blue Hill Ave @ Franklin Park Rd. Start a live trip in Cobblehop and it alerts you before your stop.
- Changing at Jackson Square. You don't leave the station. Follow the signs for bus 22.
- The zoo's main entrance is on Franklin Park Road, off Blue Hill Avenue.
- 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 Jackson 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 Franklin Park Zoo: common questions
How do I get from North Station to Franklin Park Zoo by public transit?
Take the Orange Line toward Forest Hills to Jackson Square, then bus 22 to Blue Hill Ave @ Franklin Park Rd. The trip takes about 37 minutes (31-39 min depending on the connection).
How long does it take to get from North Station to Franklin Park Zoo?
About 37 minutes on the main route, or 31-39 minutes depending on the connection.
Do I have to change along the way?
Yes, once: at Jackson Square. Take the Orange Line toward Forest Hills to Jackson Square, then bus 22 to Blue Hill Ave @ Franklin Park Rd.
How often does bus 22 run?
Every 10 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 train from North Station to Franklin Park Zoo?
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves North Station at 12:49 am and gets to Franklin Park Zoo around 1:44 am, using Green Line and Silver Line SL5 and bus 23. On Friday nights it runs later: the last trip leaves at 1:56 am. On Saturday nights the last trip leaves at 1:41 am, and on Sunday nights at 12:53 am.
Related routes
- North Station to White Stadium
- North Station to Samuel Adams Boston Brewery
- Boston Common to Franklin Park Zoo
- South Station to Franklin Park Zoo
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- Getting to TD Garden by T (guide)
- Never miss your stop (guide)
More routes from North Station
- North Station to Boston Nature Center
- North Station to Forest Hills Cemetery
- North Station to Roxbury Community College
- North Station to Reggie Lewis Center
- North Station to Arnold Arboretum
- 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 22
- MBTA: North Station station
- MBTA: Jackson 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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