North Station to MIT
Plain directions from North Station to MIT, checked against the fall 2026 MBTA schedule.
North Station to MIT
- Orange Line
- Red Line
- Take the Orange LineFrom North Station, toward Forest Hills3 stops, about 4 min
- Change at Downtown Crossing
- Take the Red LineToward Alewife3 stops, about 6 min
- Get off at Kendall/MITThe stop after Charles/MGH
- Walk about 12 min to MITUse the Carleton St exit
Weekdays, fall 2026 schedule · First and last trips
Quick answer: Take the Orange Line toward Forest Hills to Downtown Crossing, then the Red Line toward Alewife to Kendall/MIT, and walk about 12 min. The trip takes about 28 minutes (27-31 min depending on the connection). On weekdays the Orange Line runs every 5 min during the day.
Get the live route from North Station to MIT
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.
- At Downtown Crossing, change to the Red Line toward Alewife.
- Ride 3 stops, about 6 min, through Park Street and Charles/MGH, and get off at Kendall/MIT.
- Walk about 12 min to MIT. Use the Carleton St exit.
Other ways to go
- Take the Green Line toward Heath Street to Park Street, then the Red Line toward Alewife to Kendall/MIT, and walk about 12 min: about 29 min.
- Take the Orange Line toward Forest Hills to Massachusetts Avenue, then bus 1 to 77 Massachusetts Ave, and walk about 3 min: 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 | 5:05 am | 12:58 am | Every 5 min | About 28 min |
| Friday | 5:05 am | 2:00 am | Every 5 min | About 28 min |
| Saturday | 5:11 am | 1:55 am | Every 7 min | About 27 min |
| Sunday | 5:45 am | 12:53 am | Every 8 min | About 28 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 the Orange Line (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 MIT around 1:29 am, using Green Line and bus 1. On Friday nights it runs later: the last trip leaves at 2:00 am. On Saturday nights the last trip leaves at 1:55 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 Charles/MGH. The next stop is Kendall/MIT. Start a live trip in Cobblehop and it alerts you before your stop.
- Changing at Downtown Crossing. You don't leave the station. Follow the signs for Red Line toward Alewife.
- MIT's main entrance at 77 Massachusetts Avenue is on the west side of campus. Kendall/MIT station is at the east end, near the MIT Museum and Kendall Square.
- 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, Downtown Crossing and Kendall/MIT) 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. $2.40 one way. Changing between subway lines is free.
- 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 MIT: common questions
How do I get from North Station to MIT by public transit?
Take the Orange Line toward Forest Hills to Downtown Crossing, then the Red Line toward Alewife to Kendall/MIT, and walk about 12 min. The trip takes about 28 minutes (27-31 min depending on the connection).
How long does it take to get from North Station to MIT?
About 28 minutes on the main route, or 27-31 minutes depending on the connection. Walking takes about 43 minutes.
Do I have to change along the way?
Yes, once: at Downtown Crossing. Take the Orange Line toward Forest Hills to Downtown Crossing, then the Red Line toward Alewife to Kendall/MIT, and walk about 12 min.
How often does the Orange Line run?
Every 5 min on weekdays during the day, every 7 min on Saturdays and every 8 min on Sundays, on the fall 2026 schedule.
What time is the last train from North Station to MIT?
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves North Station at 12:58 am and gets to MIT around 1:29 am, using Green Line and bus 1. On Friday nights it runs later: the last trip leaves at 2:00 am. On Saturday nights the last trip leaves at 1:55 am, and on Sunday nights at 12:53 am.
Related routes
- North Station to Fenway Park
- North Station to Boston University
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- Getting to TD Garden by T (guide)
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- North Station to Copley Square
- North Station to CambridgeSide
- North Station to Northeastern University
- North Station to Museum of Fine Arts
- North Station to Back Bay Station
- 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: Red Line
- MBTA: North Station station
- MBTA: Downtown Crossing station
- MBTA: Kendall/MIT station
- MBTA: fares
- MBTA: elevator and accessibility alerts
Published October 29, 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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