North Station to L Street Beach
Plain directions from North Station to L Street Beach, checked against the fall 2026 MBTA schedule.
North Station to L Street Beach
- Orange Line
- Bus 11
- Take the Orange LineFrom North Station, toward Forest Hills3 stops, about 4 min
- Walk about 4 min to Chauncy St @ Summer StAfter you get off at Downtown Crossing
- Take bus 11Toward City Point21 stops, about 21 min
- Get off at E 8th St @ K StThe stop after E 8th St @ I St
- Walk about 4 min to L Street Beach
Weekdays, fall 2026 schedule · First and last trips
Quick answer: Take the Orange Line toward Forest Hills to Downtown Crossing, then bus 11 to E 8th St @ K St, and walk about 4 min. The trip takes about 40 minutes (31-45 min depending on the connection). On weekdays bus 11 runs about every 25 min during the day.
Get the live route from North Station to L Street Beach
Step by step
- At North Station, take the Orange Line toward Forest Hills.
- Ride 3 stops, about 4 min, through Haymarket and State, and get off at Downtown Crossing.
- Walk about 4 min from Downtown Crossing to Chauncy St @ Summer St.
- At Chauncy St @ Summer St, change to bus 11 toward City Point.
- Ride about 21 min (21 stops). Get off at E 8th St @ K St, the stop after E 8th St @ I St.
- Walk about 4 min to L Street Beach.
Other ways to go
- Take the Green Line toward Riverside to Arlington, then bus 9 to E Broadway @ K St, and walk about 9 min: about 47 min.
- Take the Orange Line toward Forest Hills to Downtown Crossing, the Red Line toward Braintree to Broadway, then bus 11 to E 8th St @ K St, and walk about 4 min: about 41 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 | 12:58 am | About every 25 min | About 40 min |
| Friday | 5:01 am | 1:10 am | About every 25 min | About 40 min |
| Saturday | 5:11 am | 12:47 am | About every 40 min | About 36 min |
| Sunday | 6:19 am | 12:53 am | About once an hour | About 32 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 11 (the least frequent part of the trip).
Late at night
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves North Station at 12:58 am and gets to L Street Beach around 1:35 am, using Green Line and bus 11. On Friday nights it runs later: the last trip leaves at 1:10 am. On Saturday nights the last trip leaves at 12:47 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 E 8th St @ I St. The next stop is E 8th St @ K St. Start a live trip in Cobblehop and it alerts you before your stop.
- L Street Beach is on Day Boulevard in South Boston.
- 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 Downtown Crossing) 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 L Street Beach: common questions
How do I get from North Station to L Street Beach by public transit?
Take the Orange Line toward Forest Hills to Downtown Crossing, then bus 11 to E 8th St @ K St, and walk about 4 min. The trip takes about 40 minutes (31-45 min depending on the connection).
How long does it take to get from North Station to L Street Beach?
About 40 minutes on the main route, or 31-45 minutes depending on the connection.
Do I have to change along the way?
Yes, once: at Downtown Crossing. Take the Orange Line toward Forest Hills to Downtown Crossing, then bus 11 to E 8th St @ K St, and walk about 4 min.
How often does bus 11 run?
About every 25 min on weekdays during the day, about every 40 min on Saturdays and about once an hour on Sundays, on the fall 2026 schedule.
What time is the last bus from North Station to L Street Beach?
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves North Station at 12:58 am and gets to L Street Beach around 1:35 am, using Green Line and bus 11. On Friday nights it runs later: the last trip leaves at 1:10 am. On Saturday nights the last trip leaves at 12:47 am, and on Sunday nights at 12:53 am.
Related routes
- North Station to Carson Beach
- North Station to JFK Presidential Library
- Boston Common to L Street Beach
- South Station to L Street Beach
- Getting to TD Garden by T (guide)
- Never miss your stop (guide)
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- North Station to UMass Boston
- North Station to Boston Convention and Exhibition Center
- North Station to Leader Bank Pavilion
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- North Station to the Seaport
- 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 11
- MBTA: North Station station
- MBTA: Downtown Crossing 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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