North Station to South End
The T route from North Station to South End: where to board, where to change, where to get off and how late it runs.
North Station to South End
- 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 12 min to South EndUse the Clarendon St exit
Weekdays, fall 2026 schedule · First and last trips
Quick answer: Take the Orange Line toward Forest Hills to Back Bay, and walk about 12 min. The trip takes about 21 minutes. On weekdays the Orange Line runs every 5 min during the day.
Get the live route from North Station to South End
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 12 min to South End. Use the Clarendon St exit.
Times and frequency
| Day | First trip | Last trip | How often (daytime) | Trip time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday-Thursday | 5:01 am | 1:07 am | Every 5 min | About 21 min |
| Friday | 5:01 am | 2:06 am | Every 5 min | About 21 min |
| Saturday | 5:11 am | 1:59 am | Every 7 min | About 20 min |
| Sunday | 5:32 am | 12:53 am | Every 8 min | About 20 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 1:07 am and gets to South End around 1:18 am, using Silver Line SL5. On Friday nights it runs later: the last trip leaves at 2:06 am. On Saturday nights the last trip leaves at 1:59 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 South End's main streets are Tremont Street and Washington Street, with brick row houses and restaurants in between.
- 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 South End: common questions
How do I get from North Station to South End by public transit?
Take the Orange Line toward Forest Hills to Back Bay, and walk about 12 min. The trip takes about 21 minutes.
How long does it take to get from North Station to South End?
About 21 minutes on the main route. Walking takes about 42 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 South End?
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves North Station at 1:07 am and gets to South End around 1:18 am, using Silver Line SL5. On Friday nights it runs later: the last trip leaves at 2:06 am. On Saturday nights the last trip leaves at 1:59 am, and on Sunday nights at 12:53 am.
Related routes
- North Station to Boston Medical Center
- North Station to Back Bay Station
- Boston Common to South End
- South Station to South End
- Getting to TD Garden by T (guide)
- Never miss your stop (guide)
More routes from North Station
- North Station to Copley Square
- North Station to Boston Public Library
- North Station to Wang Theatre
- North Station to Tufts Medical Center
- North Station to Boston Public Garden
- 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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