North Station to Symphony Hall
How to get from North Station to Symphony Hall on public transit, with the stops, times and the last trip of the night.
North Station to Symphony Hall
- Orange Line
- Take the Orange LineFrom North Station, toward Forest Hills7 stops, about 10 min
- Get off at Massachusetts AvenueThe stop after Back Bay
- Walk about 6 min to Symphony HallUse the Massachusetts Ave exit
Weekdays, fall 2026 schedule · First and last trips
Quick answer: Take the Orange Line toward Forest Hills to Massachusetts Avenue, and walk about 6 min. The trip takes about 17 minutes. On weekdays the Orange Line runs every 5 min during the day.
Get the live route from North Station to Symphony Hall
Step by step
- At North Station, take the Orange Line toward Forest Hills.
- Ride 7 stops, about 10 min, through Haymarket, State, Downtown Crossing, Chinatown, Tufts Medical Center and Back Bay, and get off at Massachusetts Avenue.
- Walk about 6 min to Symphony Hall. Use the Massachusetts Ave exit.
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 17 min |
| Friday | 5:05 am | 2:00 am | Every 5 min | About 17 min |
| Saturday | 5:08 am | 1:55 am | Every 7 min | About 16 min |
| Sunday | 5:32 am | 12:53 am | Every 8 min | About 16 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 Symphony Hall 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 Back Bay. The next stop is Massachusetts Avenue. Start a live trip in Cobblehop and it alerts you before your stop.
- Symphony Hall is at Massachusetts and Huntington Avenues.
- 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 Massachusetts Avenue) 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 Symphony Hall: common questions
How do I get from North Station to Symphony Hall by public transit?
Take the Orange Line toward Forest Hills to Massachusetts Avenue, and walk about 6 min. The trip takes about 17 minutes.
How long does it take to get from North Station to Symphony Hall?
About 17 minutes on the main route.
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 Symphony Hall?
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves North Station at 1:06 am and gets to Symphony Hall 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 Northeastern University
- Boston Common to Symphony Hall
- South Station to Symphony Hall
- Getting to TD Garden by T (guide)
- Never miss your stop (guide)
More routes from North Station
- North Station to Prudential Center
- North Station to Museum of Fine Arts
- North Station to Boston Public Library
- North Station to House of Blues Boston
- 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: Orange Line
- MBTA: North Station station
- MBTA: Massachusetts Avenue 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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