North Station to Prudential Center
How to get from North Station to Prudential Center on public transit, with the stops, times and the last trip of the night.
North Station to Prudential Center
- Orange Line
- Take the Orange LineFrom North Station, toward Forest Hills6 stops, about 8 min
- Get off at Back BayThe stop after Tufts Medical Center
- Walk about 10 min to Prudential CenterUse the Underpass to Copley Place exit
Weekdays, fall 2026 schedule · First and last trips
Quick answer: Take the Orange Line toward Forest Hills to Back Bay, and walk about 10 min. The trip takes about 19 minutes. On weekdays the Orange Line runs every 5 min during the day.
Get the live route from North Station to the Pru
Step by step
- At North Station, take the Orange Line toward Forest Hills.
- Ride 6 stops, about 8 min, through Haymarket, State, Downtown Crossing, Chinatown and Tufts Medical Center, and get off at Back Bay.
- Walk about 10 min to Prudential Center. Use the Underpass to Copley Place exit.
Other ways to go
- Take the Green Line toward Heath Street to Prudential, and walk about 5 min: about 22 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 | 1:06 am | Every 5 min | About 19 min |
| Friday | 5:05 am | 2:00 am | Every 5 min | About 19 min |
| Saturday | 5:08 am | 1:55 am | Every 7 min | About 18 min |
| Sunday | 5:32 am | 12:53 am | Every 8 min | About 18 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 Prudential Center around 1:31 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 Tufts Medical Center. The next stop is Back Bay. Start a live trip in Cobblehop and it alerts you before your stop.
- The Prudential Center has its own Green Line E branch station, and indoor walkways link it to Copley Place and Back Bay station.
- 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 Back Bay) 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 Prudential Center: common questions
How do I get from North Station to Prudential Center by public transit?
Take the Orange Line toward Forest Hills to Back Bay, and walk about 10 min. The trip takes about 19 minutes.
How long does it take to get from North Station to Prudential Center?
About 19 minutes on the main route. Walking takes about 45 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 Prudential Center?
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves North Station at 1:06 am and gets to Prudential Center around 1:31 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 Berklee College of Music
- North Station to Boston Public Library
- Boston Common to Prudential Center
- South Station to Prudential Center
- Getting to TD Garden by T (guide)
- Never miss your stop (guide)
More routes from North Station
- North Station to Symphony Hall
- North Station to Copley Square
- North Station to Back Bay Station
- North Station to Northeastern University
- North Station to South End
- 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: Back Bay 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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