North Station to Northeastern University
The T route from North Station to Northeastern University: where to board, where to change, where to get off and how late it runs.
North Station to Northeastern University
- Orange Line
- Take the Orange LineFrom North Station, toward Forest Hills8 stops, about 11 min
- Get off at RugglesThe stop after Massachusetts Avenue
- Walk about 6 min to Northeastern UniversityUse the Columbus Ave exit
Weekdays, fall 2026 schedule · First and last trips
Quick answer: Take the Orange Line toward Forest Hills to Ruggles, and walk about 6 min. The trip takes about 18 minutes. On weekdays the Orange Line runs every 5 min during the day.
Get the live route from North Station to Northeastern
Step by step
- At North Station, take the Orange Line toward Forest Hills.
- Ride 8 stops, about 11 min. Get off at Ruggles, the stop after Massachusetts Avenue.
- Walk about 6 min to Northeastern University. Use the Columbus Ave exit.
Other ways to go
- Take the Green Line toward Heath Street to Northeastern University, and walk about 3 min: about 24 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 | 5:01 am | 1:06 am | Every 5 min | About 18 min |
| Friday | 5:01 am | 2:00 am | Every 5 min | About 18 min |
| Saturday | 5:08 am | 1:55 am | Every 7 min | About 17 min |
| Sunday | 5:32 am | 12:53 am | Every 8 min | About 17 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 1:06 am and gets to Northeastern University around 1:38 am, using Green Line. 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 Massachusetts Avenue. The next stop is Ruggles. Start a live trip in Cobblehop and it alerts you before your stop.
- Northeastern University station on the Green Line E branch is on Huntington Avenue. Ruggles, on the Orange Line, is on the other side of campus.
- 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 Ruggles) 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 Northeastern University: common questions
How do I get from North Station to Northeastern University by public transit?
Take the Orange Line toward Forest Hills to Ruggles, and walk about 6 min. The trip takes about 18 minutes.
How long does it take to get from North Station to Northeastern University?
About 18 minutes on the main route.
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 Northeastern University?
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves North Station at 1:06 am and gets to Northeastern University around 1:38 am, using Green Line. 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 Museum of Fine Arts
- North Station to Fenway Park
- South Station to Northeastern University
- Back Bay Station to Northeastern University
- Getting to TD Garden by T (guide)
- Never miss your stop (guide)
More routes from North Station
- North Station to Back Bay Station
- North Station to Copley Square
- North Station to Longwood Medical Area
- North Station to Boston University
- North Station to MIT
- 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: Ruggles 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.
Leaving now? Cobblehop gives you one clear plan with live times and alerts you before your stop. Try it free, no sign-up, nothing to install.