North Station to Northshore Mall
The train route from North Station to Northshore Mall: where to board, where to change, where to get off and how late it runs.
Halloween weekend: On Saturday, October 31 and Sunday, November 1, 2026, the MBTA runs a special Halloween schedule on the Newburyport/Rockport Line, so the weekend train times on this page don't apply on those two days. See Getting around Salem in October for the Halloween times.
North Station to Northshore Mall
- Newburyport/Rockport Line
- Bus 436
- Take the Newburyport/Rockport LineFrom North Station, toward Rockport2 stops, about 22 min
- Walk about 6 min to Union St @ Pinkham StAfter you get off at Lynn Interim
- Take bus 436Toward Liberty Tree via North Shore Mall & Lynnfield St43 stops, about 34 min
- Get off at Lahey Clinic before CrosswalkThe stop after Essex Ctr Dr @ Essex Green Dr
- Walk about 13 min to Northshore Mall
Weekdays, fall 2026 schedule · First and last trips
Quick answer: Take the Newburyport/Rockport Line toward Rockport to Lynn Interim, then bus 436 to Lahey Clinic before Crosswalk, and walk about 13 min. The trip takes about 94 minutes (76-99 min depending on the connection). On weekdays bus 436 runs about once an hour during the day.
Get the live route from North Station to Northshore Mall
Step by step
- At North Station, take the Newburyport/Rockport Line toward Rockport.
- Ride about 22 min to Lynn Interim, with 1 stop on the way.
- Walk about 6 min from Lynn Interim to Union St @ Pinkham St.
- At Union St @ Pinkham St, change to bus 436 toward Liberty Tree via North Shore Mall & Lynnfield St.
- Ride about 34 min (43 stops). Get off at Lahey Clinic before Crosswalk, the stop after Essex Ctr Dr @ Essex Green Dr.
- Walk about 13 min to Northshore Mall.
Other ways to go
- Take the Newburyport/Rockport Line toward Rockport to Salem, bus 465 to Liberty Tree Mall @ Best Buy, then bus 435 to Lahey Clinic before Crosswalk, and walk about 13 min: about 96 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-Friday | 5:05 am | 9:05 pm | About once an hour | About 94 min |
| Saturday | 6:06 am | 9:45 pm | About once an hour | About 96 min |
| Sunday | 6:30 am | 8:50 pm | Varies | About 94 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 436 (the least frequent part of the trip).
Late at night
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves North Station at 9:05 pm and gets to Northshore Mall around 10:50 pm, using bus 450 and bus 435. On Saturday nights the last trip leaves at 9:45 pm, and on Sunday nights at 8:50 pm. 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 Essex Ctr Dr @ Essex Green Dr. The next stop is Lahey Clinic before Crosswalk. Start a live trip in Cobblehop and it alerts you before your stop.
- Inbound or outbound. Commuter Rail trains toward Boston are called inbound and trains leaving Boston are outbound. This trip is outbound: look for Rockport on the departure board, and find the track number there a few minutes before the train leaves.
- Northshore Mall is at Routes 114 and 128 in Peabody.
- 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 Lynn Interim) 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
- Bus. $1.70 one way, like any local bus.
- 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.
- Commuter Rail. North Station to Lynn Interim is a Zone 2 fare, $7.00 one way. On Saturdays and Sundays, a $10.00 weekend pass covers unlimited Commuter Rail rides.
- Buying a train ticket. Tap-to-pay doesn't work on the Commuter Rail. Use the mTicket app, a fare machine or ticket window, or pay the conductor. Paying on board can add a $3 fee when you board at a station that sells tickets. A Commuter Rail ticket doesn't cover the subway part of the trip.
- 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 Northshore Mall: common questions
How do I get from North Station to Northshore Mall by public transit?
Take the Newburyport/Rockport Line toward Rockport to Lynn Interim, then bus 436 to Lahey Clinic before Crosswalk, and walk about 13 min. The trip takes about 94 minutes (76-99 min depending on the connection).
How long does it take to get from North Station to Northshore Mall?
About 94 minutes on the main route, or 76-99 minutes depending on the connection.
Do I have to change along the way?
Yes, once: at Lynn Interim. Take the Newburyport/Rockport Line toward Rockport to Lynn Interim, then bus 436 to Lahey Clinic before Crosswalk, and walk about 13 min.
How often does bus 436 run?
About once an hour on weekdays during the day and about once an hour on Saturdays, on the fall 2026 schedule.
What time is the last bus from North Station to Northshore Mall?
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves North Station at 9:05 pm and gets to Northshore Mall around 10:50 pm, using bus 450 and bus 435. On Saturday nights the last trip leaves at 9:45 pm, and on Sunday nights at 8:50 pm.
Related routes
- North Station to The Witch House
- North Station to Salem Hospital
- Salem station to Northshore Mall
- North Station to Salem Witch Museum
- Getting to TD Garden by T (guide)
- Never miss your stop (guide)
More routes from North Station
- North Station to Salem Maritime National Historical Park
- North Station to House of the Seven Gables
- North Station to Salem State University
- North Station to Lynn Beach
- North Station to Square One Mall
- 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: Newburyport/Rockport Line timetable
- MBTA: bus 436
- MBTA: North Station station
- MBTA: Lynn Interim station
- MBTA: fares
- MBTA: Commuter Rail fare zones
- 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.
Leaving now? Cobblehop gives you one clear plan with live times and alerts you before your stop. No sign-up, nothing to install.