North Station to Frederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site
Plain directions from North Station to Frederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site, checked against the fall 2026 MBTA schedule.
North Station to Frederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site
- Green Line D
- Take a Green Line D trainFrom North Station, toward Riverside12 stops, about 30 min
- Get off at Brookline HillsThe stop after Brookline Village
- Walk about 16 min to Frederick Law Olmsted National Historic SiteUse the Tappan St exit
Weekdays, fall 2026 schedule · First and last trips
Quick answer: Take a Green Line D train to Brookline Hills, and walk about 16 min. The trip takes about 46 minutes (43-48 min depending on the connection). On weekdays Green Line trains to Brookline Hills run every 8 min during the day.
Get the live route from North Station to the Olmsted site
Step by step
- At North Station, take a Green Line D train toward Riverside.
- Ride about 30 min (12 stops). Get off at Brookline Hills, the stop after Brookline Village.
- Walk about 16 min to Frederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site. Use the Tappan St exit.
Times and frequency
| Day | First trip | Last trip | How often (daytime) | Trip time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday-Thursday | 5:21 am | 1:06 am | Every 8 min | About 46 min |
| Friday | 5:21 am | 2:00 am | Every 8 min | About 46 min |
| Saturday | 5:08 am | 1:55 am | Every 9 min | About 45 min |
| Sunday | 5:32 am | 12:53 am | Every 10 min | About 45 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 Green Line trains to Brookline Hills.
Late at night
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves North Station at 1:06 am and gets to Frederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site around 1:48 am. 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
- Check the branch letter. E trains from North Station don't go to Brookline Hills.
- Know your stop. Get to the door after Brookline Village. The next stop is Brookline Hills. Start a live trip in Cobblehop and it alerts you before your stop.
- The Olmsted site, the landscape architect's home and office, is on Warren Street in Brookline.
- 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 Brookline Hills) 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 Frederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site: common questions
How do I get from North Station to Frederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site by public transit?
Take a Green Line D train to Brookline Hills, and walk about 16 min. The trip takes about 46 minutes (43-48 min depending on the connection).
How long does it take to get from North Station to Frederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site?
About 46 minutes on the main route, or 43-48 minutes depending on the connection.
Do I have to change trains?
No. A Green Line D train goes all the way, so it's one ride.
How often do Green Line trains to Brookline Hills run?
Every 8 min on weekdays during the day, every 9 min on Saturdays and every 10 min on Sundays, on the fall 2026 schedule.
What time is the last train from North Station to Frederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site?
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves North Station at 1:06 am and gets to Frederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site around 1:48 am. 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 Larz Anderson Auto Museum
- North Station to Coolidge Corner, Brookline
- Boston Common to Frederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site
- South Station to Frederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site
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- Never miss your stop (guide)
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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: Green Line
- MBTA: North Station station
- MBTA: Brookline Hills 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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