North Station to Boston Public Garden
Plain directions from North Station to Boston Public Garden, checked against the fall 2026 MBTA schedule.
North Station to Boston Public Garden
- Green Line
- Take any Green Line trainFrom North Station5 stops, about 13 min
- Get off at ArlingtonThe stop after Boylston
- Walk about 5 min to Boston Public GardenUse the Public Garden exit
Weekdays, fall 2026 schedule · First and last trips
Quick answer: Take any Green Line train to Arlington, and walk about 5 min. The trip takes about 18 minutes. On weekdays Green Line trains to Arlington run every 5 min during the day. Walking takes about 24 minutes, so on a nice day you may not need the T at all.
Get the live route from North Station to the Public Garden
Step by step
- At North Station, take any Green Line train.
- Ride 5 stops, about 13 min, through Haymarket, Government Center, Park Street and Boylston, and get off at Arlington.
- Walk about 5 min to Boston Public Garden. Use the Public Garden exit.
Other ways to go
- Take the Orange Line toward Forest Hills to Chinatown, and walk about 12 min: about 18 min.
- Take the Orange Line toward Forest Hills to Downtown Crossing, and walk about 12 min: about 17 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 | 1:56 am | Every 5 min | About 17 min |
| Sunday | 5:32 am | 12:55 am | Every 6 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 Green Line trains to Arlington.
Late at night
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves North Station at 1:06 am and gets to Boston Public Garden around 1:22 am. On Friday nights it runs later: the last trip leaves at 2:00 am. On Saturday nights the last trip leaves at 1:56 am, and on Sunday nights at 12:55 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 Boylston. The next stop is Arlington. Start a live trip in Cobblehop and it alerts you before your stop.
- The Public Garden is across Charles Street from Boston Common. Arlington station is at its southwest corner.
- 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 Arlington) 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 Boston Public Garden: common questions
How do I get from North Station to Boston Public Garden by public transit?
Take any Green Line train to Arlington, and walk about 5 min. The trip takes about 18 minutes.
How long does it take to get from North Station to Boston Public Garden?
About 18 minutes on the main route. Walking takes about 24 minutes.
Do I have to change trains?
No. Any Green Line train goes all the way, so it's one ride.
How often do Green Line trains to Arlington run?
Every 5 min on weekdays during the day, every 5 min on Saturdays and every 6 min on Sundays, on the fall 2026 schedule.
What time is the last train from North Station to Boston Public Garden?
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves North Station at 1:06 am and gets to Boston Public Garden around 1:22 am. On Friday nights it runs later: the last trip leaves at 2:00 am. On Saturday nights the last trip leaves at 1:56 am, and on Sunday nights at 12:55 am.
Related routes
- North Station to Beacon Hill (Charles Street)
- North Station to Boston Common
- Kendall Square to Boston Public Garden
- Logan Airport to Boston Public Garden
- Getting to TD Garden by T (guide)
- Never miss your stop (guide)
More routes from North Station
- North Station to Hatch Shell
- North Station to Wang Theatre
- North Station to Copley Square
- North Station to Tufts Medical Center
- North Station to Back Bay Station
- 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: Green Line
- MBTA: North Station station
- MBTA: Arlington 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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