North Station to Roadrunner
How to get from North Station to Roadrunner on public transit, with the stops, times and the last trip of the night.
North Station to Roadrunner
- Green Line B, C, D
- Bus 57
- Take a Green Line B, C or D trainFrom North Station, toward Riverside8 stops, about 20 min
- Change at Kenmore
- Take bus 57Toward Watertown Yard12 stops, about 17 min
- Get off at Cambridge St @ Saunders StThe stop after Cambridge St @ N Beacon St
- Walk about 9 min to Roadrunner
Weekdays, fall 2026 schedule · First and last trips
Quick answer: Take a Green Line B, C or D train to Kenmore, then bus 57 to Cambridge St @ Saunders St, and walk about 9 min. The trip takes about 55 minutes (49-58 min depending on the connection). On weekdays bus 57 runs every 9 min during the day.
Get the live route from North Station to Roadrunner
Step by step
- At North Station, take a Green Line B, C or D train toward Riverside.
- Ride 8 stops, about 20 min. Get off at Kenmore, the stop after Hynes Convention Center.
- At Kenmore, change to bus 57 toward Watertown Yard.
- Ride about 17 min (12 stops). Get off at Cambridge St @ Saunders St, the stop after Cambridge St @ N Beacon St.
- Walk about 9 min to Roadrunner.
Other ways to go
- Take the Orange Line toward Forest Hills to Back Bay, then the Framingham/Worcester Line toward Worcester to Boston Landing, and walk about 7 min: about 37 min.
- Take the Orange Line toward Forest Hills to Downtown Crossing, the Red Line toward Alewife to Harvard, then bus 86 to Market St @ Vineland St, and walk about 6 min: about 51 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 9 min | About 55 min |
| Friday | 5:05 am | 1:38 am | Every 9 min | About 55 min |
| Saturday | 5:11 am | 1:41 am | Every 12 min | About 53 min |
| Sunday | 5:32 am | 12:53 am | Every 12 min | About 54 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 57 (the least frequent part of the trip).
Late at night
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves North Station at 1:06 am and gets to Roadrunner around 2:02 am. On Friday nights it runs later: the last trip leaves at 1:38 am. On Saturday nights the last trip leaves at 1:41 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 Kenmore.
- Know your stop. Get to the door after Cambridge St @ N Beacon St. The next stop is Cambridge St @ Saunders St. Start a live trip in Cobblehop and it alerts you before your stop.
- Changing at Kenmore. You don't leave the station. Follow the signs for bus 57.
- Roadrunner is a concert venue on Guest Street in Brighton, near Boston Landing.
- 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 Kenmore) 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 and bus. The subway is $2.40 one way, and a local bus is $1.70. Under an MBTA pilot that started September 1, 2026, you can change between bus and subway within 2 hours of your first tap and pay only the highest fare, if you use the same card or phone each time.
- 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 Roadrunner: common questions
How do I get from North Station to Roadrunner by public transit?
Take a Green Line B, C or D train to Kenmore, then bus 57 to Cambridge St @ Saunders St, and walk about 9 min. The trip takes about 55 minutes (49-58 min depending on the connection).
How long does it take to get from North Station to Roadrunner?
About 55 minutes on the main route, or 49-58 minutes depending on the connection.
Do I have to change along the way?
Yes, once: at Kenmore. Take a Green Line B, C or D train to Kenmore, then bus 57 to Cambridge St @ Saunders St, and walk about 9 min.
How often does bus 57 run?
Every 9 min on weekdays during the day, every 12 min on Saturdays and every 12 min on Sundays, on the fall 2026 schedule.
What time is the last train from North Station to Roadrunner?
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves North Station at 1:06 am and gets to Roadrunner around 2:02 am. On Friday nights it runs later: the last trip leaves at 1:38 am. On Saturday nights the last trip leaves at 1:41 am, and on Sunday nights at 12:53 am.
Related routes
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- North Station to Arsenal Yards
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- Never miss your stop (guide)
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- North Station to Mount Auburn Cemetery
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- North Station to Harvard Business School
- 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: bus 57
- MBTA: North Station station
- MBTA: Kenmore 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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