North Station to Mount Auburn Hospital
The T route from North Station to Mount Auburn Hospital: where to board, where to change, where to get off and how late it runs.
North Station to Mount Auburn Hospital
- Orange Line
- Red Line
- Bus 71
- Take the Orange LineFrom North Station, toward Forest Hills3 stops, about 4 min
- Change at Downtown Crossing
- Take the Red LineToward Alewife5 stops, about 12 min
- Change at Harvard
- Take bus 71Toward Watertown Square4 stops, about 5 min
- Get off at Mt Auburn St @ Longfellow RdThe stop after Mt Auburn St @ Sparks St
Weekdays, fall 2026 schedule · First and last trips
Quick answer: Take the Orange Line toward Forest Hills to Downtown Crossing, the Red Line toward Alewife to Harvard, then bus 71 to Mt Auburn St @ Longfellow Rd. The trip takes about 40 minutes (35-41 min depending on the connection). On weekdays bus 71 runs about every 15 min during the day.
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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 5 stops, about 12 min, through Park Street, Charles/MGH, Kendall/MIT and Central, and get off at Harvard.
- At Harvard, change to bus 71 toward Watertown Square.
- Ride 4 stops, about 5 min. Get off at Mt Auburn St @ Longfellow Rd, the stop after Mt Auburn St @ Sparks St.
Other ways to go
- Take the Green Line toward Riverside to Park Street, the Red Line toward Alewife to Harvard, then bus 71 to Mt Auburn St @ Longfellow Rd: about 40 min.
- Take the Orange Line toward Forest Hills to Downtown Crossing, the Red Line toward Alewife to Harvard, then bus 73 to Mt Auburn St @ Longfellow Rd: about 40 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 | 1:09 am | About every 15 min | About 40 min |
| Friday | 5:05 am | 1:30 am | About every 15 min | About 40 min |
| Saturday | 5:01 am | 1:25 am | About every 15 min | About 37 min |
| Sunday | 5:45 am | 12:49 am | About every 15 min | About 39 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 bus 71 (the least frequent part of the trip).
Late at night
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves North Station at 1:09 am and gets to Mount Auburn Hospital around 1:54 am, using Green Line and bus 109. On Friday nights it runs later: the last trip leaves at 1:30 am. On Saturday nights the last trip leaves at 1:25 am, and on Sunday nights at 12:49 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 Mt Auburn St @ Sparks St. The next stop is Mt Auburn St @ Longfellow Rd. 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.
- Mount Auburn Hospital is on Mount Auburn Street in Cambridge, west of Harvard 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 Harvard) 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 Mount Auburn Hospital: common questions
How do I get from North Station to Mount Auburn Hospital by public transit?
Take the Orange Line toward Forest Hills to Downtown Crossing, the Red Line toward Alewife to Harvard, then bus 71 to Mt Auburn St @ Longfellow Rd. The trip takes about 40 minutes (35-41 min depending on the connection).
How long does it take to get from North Station to Mount Auburn Hospital?
About 40 minutes on the main route, or 35-41 minutes depending on the connection.
Do I have to change along the way?
Yes, 2 times: at Downtown Crossing and Harvard. Take the Orange Line toward Forest Hills to Downtown Crossing, the Red Line toward Alewife to Harvard, then bus 71 to Mt Auburn St @ Longfellow Rd.
How often does bus 71 run?
About every 15 min on weekdays during the day, about every 15 min on Saturdays and about every 15 min on Sundays, on the fall 2026 schedule.
What time is the last train from North Station to Mount Auburn Hospital?
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves North Station at 1:09 am and gets to Mount Auburn Hospital around 1:54 am, using Green Line and bus 109. On Friday nights it runs later: the last trip leaves at 1:30 am. On Saturday nights the last trip leaves at 1:25 am, and on Sunday nights at 12:49 am.
Related routes
- North Station to Longfellow House
- North Station to Harvard Stadium
- Boston Common to Mount Auburn Hospital
- South Station to Mount Auburn Hospital
- Getting to TD Garden by T (guide)
- Never miss your stop (guide)
More routes from North Station
- North Station to Mount Auburn Cemetery
- North Station to Harvard Business School
- North Station to Harvard Square
- North Station to Fresh Pond Reservation
- North Station to Harvard Museum of Natural History
- 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: bus 71
- MBTA: North Station station
- MBTA: Downtown Crossing station
- MBTA: Harvard 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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