North Station to New England Aquarium
Plain directions from North Station to New England Aquarium, checked against the fall 2026 MBTA schedule.
North Station to New England Aquarium
- Orange Line
- Take the Orange LineFrom North Station, toward Forest Hills2 stops, about 3 min
- Get off at StateThe stop after Haymarket
- Walk about 12 min to New England AquariumUse the Congress St exit
Weekdays, fall 2026 schedule · First and last trips
Quick answer: Take the Orange Line toward Forest Hills to State, and walk about 12 min. The trip takes about 15 minutes. On weekdays the Orange Line runs every 5 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 the Aquarium
Step by step
- At North Station, take the Orange Line toward Forest Hills.
- Ride 2 stops, about 3 min, through Haymarket, and get off at State.
- Walk about 12 min to New England Aquarium. Use the Congress St exit.
Times and frequency
| Day | First trip | Last trip | How often (daytime) | Trip time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday-Thursday | 5:27 am | 12:42 am | Every 5 min | About 15 min |
| Friday | 5:27 am | 1:38 am | Every 5 min | About 15 min |
| Saturday | 5:27 am | 1:41 am | Every 7 min | About 15 min |
| Sunday | 6:12 am | 12:42 am | Every 8 min | About 15 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.
Late at night
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves North Station at 12:42 am and gets to New England Aquarium around 12:56 am. On Friday nights it runs later: the last trip leaves at 1:38 am. On Saturday nights the last trip leaves at 1:41 am, and on Sunday nights at 12:42 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 Haymarket. The next stop is State. Start a live trip in Cobblehop and it alerts you before your stop.
- The New England Aquarium is on Central Wharf, a short walk from Aquarium station on the Blue Line.
- 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 and State) 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.
- 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 New England Aquarium: common questions
How do I get from North Station to New England Aquarium by public transit?
Take the Orange Line toward Forest Hills to State, and walk about 12 min. The trip takes about 15 minutes.
How long does it take to get from North Station to New England Aquarium?
About 15 minutes on the main route. Walking takes about 19 minutes.
Do I have to change trains?
No. The Orange Line goes all the way, so it's one ride.
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 New England Aquarium?
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves North Station at 12:42 am and gets to New England Aquarium around 12:56 am. On Friday nights it runs later: the last trip leaves at 1:38 am. On Saturday nights the last trip leaves at 1:41 am, and on Sunday nights at 12:42 am.
Related routes
- North Station to South Station
- North Station to the Seaport
- Boston Common to New England Aquarium
- South Station to New England Aquarium
- Getting to TD Garden by T (guide)
- Never miss your stop (guide)
More routes from North Station
- North Station to Boston Convention and Exhibition Center
- North Station to Boston Common
- North Station to CambridgeSide
- North Station to Back Bay Station
- North Station to Copley Square
- 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: North Station station
- MBTA: State 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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