North Station to Long Wharf ferry terminal
Plain directions from North Station to Long Wharf ferry terminal, checked against the fall 2026 MBTA schedule.
North Station to Long Wharf ferry terminal
- Bus 4
- Take bus 4From Portland St @ Causeway St, toward Design Center via South Station5 stops, about 8 min
- Get off at Atlantic Ave @ Central StThe stop after Atlantic Ave @ Commercial Wharf
- Walk about 4 min to Long Wharf ferry terminal
Weekdays, fall 2026 schedule · First and last trips
Quick answer: Take bus 4 to Atlantic Ave @ Central St, and walk about 4 min. The trip takes about 12 minutes. On weekdays bus 4 runs about every 30 min during the day. Walking takes about 19 minutes, so on a nice day you may not need the T at all.
Get the live route from North Station to Long Wharf
Step by step
- At Portland St @ Causeway St, take bus 4 toward Design Center via South Station.
- Ride 5 stops, about 8 min. Get off at Atlantic Ave @ Central St, the stop after Atlantic Ave @ Commercial Wharf.
- Walk about 4 min to Long Wharf ferry terminal.
Times and frequency
| Day | First trip | Last trip | How often (daytime) | Trip time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday-Friday | 6:40 am | 7:00 pm | About every 30 min | About 12 min |
| Saturday | No service on this route | |||
| Sunday | No service on this route | |||
First and last trip are when the first bus of the trip leaves Portland St @ Causeway St, on the fall 2026 schedule. "How often" is for bus 4.
Late at night
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves Portland St @ Causeway St at 7:00 pm and gets to Long Wharf ferry terminal around 7:11 pm. There's no weekend 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 Atlantic Ave @ Commercial Wharf. The next stop is Atlantic Ave @ Central St. Start a live trip in Cobblehop and it alerts you before your stop.
- Long Wharf is where ferries leave for the Boston Harbor Islands, Hingham, Hull and Charlestown. Aquarium station is at the foot of the wharf.
- North Station sits under TD Garden. The Orange and Green Lines are underground and the Commuter Rail tracks are on the main level.
What it costs
- Bus. $1.70 one way, like any local bus.
- 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 Long Wharf ferry terminal: common questions
How do I get from North Station to Long Wharf ferry terminal by public transit?
Take bus 4 to Atlantic Ave @ Central St, and walk about 4 min. The trip takes about 12 minutes.
How long does it take to get from North Station to Long Wharf ferry terminal?
About 12 minutes on the main route. Walking takes about 19 minutes.
Do I have to change buses?
No. Bus 4 goes all the way, so it's one ride.
How often does bus 4 run?
About every 30 min on weekdays during the day, on the fall 2026 schedule.
What time is the last bus from North Station to Long Wharf ferry terminal?
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves Portland St @ Causeway St at 7:00 pm and gets to Long Wharf ferry terminal around 7:11 pm. There's no weekend service on this route.
Related routes
- North Station to New England Aquarium
- North Station to Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum
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- Never miss your stop (guide)
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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:
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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