North Station to Larz Anderson Auto Museum
Plain directions from North Station to Larz Anderson Auto Museum, checked against the fall 2026 MBTA schedule.
North Station to Larz Anderson Auto Museum
- 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 St7 stops, about 4 min
- Get off at Centre St @ Hillcroft RdThe stop after Centre St @ Orchard St
- Walk about 19 min to Larz Anderson Auto Museum
Weekdays, fall 2026 schedule · First and last trips
Quick answer: Take the Orange Line to Forest Hills, then bus 38 to Centre St @ Hillcroft Rd, and walk about 19 min. The trip takes about 53 minutes (48-55 min depending on the connection). On weekdays bus 38 runs about every 30 min during the day.
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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 7 stops, about 4 min. Get off at Centre St @ Hillcroft Rd, the stop after Centre St @ Orchard St.
- Walk about 19 min to Larz Anderson Auto Museum.
Other ways to go
- Take the Green Line toward Riverside to Reservoir, then bus 51 to Clyde St opp Whitney St, and walk about 11 min: about 65 min.
- Take the Orange Line to Forest Hills, then bus 51 to Clyde St @ Whitney St, and walk about 10 min: about 64 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 | 5:27 am | 10:24 pm | About every 30 min | About 53 min |
| Saturday | 5:47 am | 10:09 pm | About every 50 min | About 54 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 Larz Anderson Auto Museum around 11:12 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 @ Orchard St. The next stop is Centre St @ Hillcroft Rd. 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.
- The Larz Anderson Auto Museum is in Larz Anderson Park in Brookline.
- 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 Larz Anderson Auto Museum: common questions
How do I get from North Station to Larz Anderson Auto Museum by public transit?
Take the Orange Line to Forest Hills, then bus 38 to Centre St @ Hillcroft Rd, and walk about 19 min. The trip takes about 53 minutes (48-55 min depending on the connection).
How long does it take to get from North Station to Larz Anderson Auto Museum?
About 53 minutes on the main route, or 48-55 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 @ Hillcroft Rd, and walk about 19 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 Larz Anderson Auto Museum?
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves North Station at 10:24 pm and gets to Larz Anderson Auto Museum around 11:12 pm. On Saturday nights the last trip leaves at 10:09 pm. There's no Sunday service on this route.
Related routes
- North Station to Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital
- North Station to Arnold Arboretum
- South Station to Larz Anderson Auto Museum
- Back Bay Station to Larz Anderson Auto Museum
- Getting to TD Garden by T (guide)
- Never miss your stop (guide)
More routes from North Station
- North Station to Frederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site
- North Station to Samuel Adams Boston Brewery
- North Station to Forest Hills Cemetery
- North Station to Coolidge Corner, Brookline
- North Station to Brigham and Women's Hospital
- 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 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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