North Station to Minute Man Visitor Center
How to get from North Station to Minute Man Visitor Center on public transit, with the stops, times and the last trip of the night.
North Station to Minute Man Visitor Center
- Green Line
- Red Line
- Bus 76
- Take any Green Line trainFrom North Station3 stops, about 7 min
- Change at Park Street
- Take the Red LineToward Alewife7 stops, about 18 min
- Change at Alewife
- Take bus 76Toward Lincoln Lab40 stops, about 27 min
- Get off at Marrett Rd opp Forbes RdThe stop after Marrett Rd @ Leroy Rd
- Walk about 11 min to Minute Man Visitor Center
Weekdays, fall 2026 schedule · First and last trips
Quick answer: Take any Green Line train to Park Street, the Red Line to Alewife, then bus 76 to Marrett Rd opp Forbes Rd, and walk about 11 min. The trip takes about 80 minutes (76-85 min depending on the connection). On weekdays bus 76 runs about every 35 min during the day.
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Step by step
- At North Station, take any Green Line train.
- Ride 3 stops, about 7 min, through Haymarket and Government Center, and get off at Park Street.
- At Park Street, change to the Red Line toward Alewife.
- Ride 7 stops, about 18 min, through Charles/MGH, Kendall/MIT, Central, Harvard, Porter and Davis, and get off at Alewife.
- At Alewife, change to bus 76 toward Lincoln Lab.
- Ride about 27 min (40 stops). Get off at Marrett Rd opp Forbes Rd, the stop after Marrett Rd @ Leroy Rd.
- Walk about 11 min to Minute Man Visitor Center.
Other ways to go
- Take the Orange Line toward Forest Hills to Downtown Crossing, the Red Line to Alewife, then bus 76 to Marrett Rd opp Forbes Rd, and walk about 11 min: about 81 min.
- Take the Fitchburg Line toward Littleton/Route 495 to Porter, the Red Line to Alewife, then bus 76 to Marrett Rd opp Forbes Rd, and walk about 11 min: about 78 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 | 5:47 am | 7:08 pm | About every 35 min | About 80 min |
| Saturday | No service on this route | |||
| 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 76 (the least frequent part of the trip).
Late at night
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves North Station at 7:08 pm and gets to Minute Man Visitor Center around 8:10 pm, using Red Line and bus 76. 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 Marrett Rd @ Leroy Rd. The next stop is Marrett Rd opp Forbes Rd. Start a live trip in Cobblehop and it alerts you before your stop.
- Changing at Park Street. You don't leave the station. Follow the signs for Red Line toward Alewife.
- The Minute Man National Historical Park visitor center is on Route 2A on the Lexington-Lincoln line, at the east end of the Battle Road Trail.
- 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, Park Street and Alewife) 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 Minute Man Visitor Center: common questions
How do I get from North Station to Minute Man Visitor Center by public transit?
Take any Green Line train to Park Street, the Red Line to Alewife, then bus 76 to Marrett Rd opp Forbes Rd, and walk about 11 min. The trip takes about 80 minutes (76-85 min depending on the connection).
How long does it take to get from North Station to Minute Man Visitor Center?
About 80 minutes on the main route, or 76-85 minutes depending on the connection.
Do I have to change along the way?
Yes, 2 times: at Park Street and Alewife. Take any Green Line train to Park Street, the Red Line to Alewife, then bus 76 to Marrett Rd opp Forbes Rd, and walk about 11 min.
How often does bus 76 run?
About every 35 min on weekdays during the day, on the fall 2026 schedule.
What time is the last bus from North Station to Minute Man Visitor Center?
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves North Station at 7:08 pm and gets to Minute Man Visitor Center around 8:10 pm, using Red Line and bus 76. There's no weekend service on this route.
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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: Green Line
- MBTA: Red Line
- MBTA: bus 76
- MBTA: North Station station
- MBTA: Park Street station
- MBTA: Alewife 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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