North Station to MIT Museum
How to get from North Station to MIT Museum on public transit, with the stops, times and the last trip of the night.
North Station to MIT Museum
- 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
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. The trip takes about 19 minutes (17-21 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 Museum
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.
Other ways to go
- Take the Green Line toward Heath Street to Park Street, then the Red Line toward Alewife to Kendall/MIT: about 19 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 | 5:21 am | 12:58 am | Every 5 min | About 19 min |
| Friday | 5:21 am | 2:00 am | Every 5 min | About 19 min |
| Saturday | 5:11 am | 1:55 am | Every 7 min | About 18 min |
| Sunday | 5:45 am | 12:53 am | Every 8 min | About 18 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 Museum around 1:37 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.
- The MIT Museum is on Main Street in Kendall Square, steps from Kendall/MIT station.
- 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 Museum: common questions
How do I get from North Station to MIT Museum by public transit?
Take the Orange Line toward Forest Hills to Downtown Crossing, then the Red Line toward Alewife to Kendall/MIT. The trip takes about 19 minutes (17-21 min depending on the connection).
How long does it take to get from North Station to MIT Museum?
About 19 minutes on the main route, or 17-21 minutes depending on the connection. Walking takes about 34 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.
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 Museum?
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves North Station at 12:58 am and gets to MIT Museum around 1:37 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 MIT
- North Station to CambridgeSide
- Boston Common to MIT Museum
- South Station to MIT Museum
- Getting to TD Garden by T (guide)
- Never miss your stop (guide)
More routes from North Station
- North Station to Hatch Shell
- North Station to Boston Public Library
- North Station to Copley Square
- North Station to Prudential Center
- North Station to Berklee College of Music
- 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 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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