South Station to Old North Church
Plain directions from South Station to Old North Church, checked against the fall 2026 MBTA schedule.
South Station to Old North Church
- Red Line
- Orange Line
- Take the Red LineFrom South Station, toward Alewife1 stop, about 1 min
- Change at Downtown Crossing
- Take the Orange LineToward Oak Grove2 stops, about 3 min
- Get off at HaymarketThe stop after State
- Walk about 10 min to Old North ChurchUse the RMV, Sudbury St, New Chardon St exit
Weekdays, fall 2026 schedule · First and last trips
Quick answer: Take the Red Line toward Alewife to Downtown Crossing, then the Orange Line toward Oak Grove to Haymarket, and walk about 10 min. The trip takes about 20 minutes. On weekdays the Red Line runs every 5 min during the day. Walking takes about 26 minutes, so on a nice day you may not need the T at all.
Get the live route from South Station to Old North Church
Step by step
- At South Station, take the Red Line toward Alewife.
- Ride 1 stop, about 1 min to Downtown Crossing.
- At Downtown Crossing, change to the Orange Line toward Oak Grove.
- Ride 2 stops, about 3 min, through State, and get off at Haymarket.
- Walk about 10 min to Old North Church. Use the RMV, Sudbury St, New Chardon St exit.
Other ways to go
- Take bus 4 to Commercial St @ Hanover St, and walk about 5 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 | 5:00 am | 12:44 am | Every 5 min | About 20 min |
| Friday | 5:00 am | 1:43 am | Every 5 min | About 20 min |
| Saturday | 5:00 am | 1:44 am | Every 7 min | About 20 min |
| Sunday | 5:46 am | 12:45 am | Every 8 min | About 20 min |
First and last trip are when the first train of the trip leaves South Station, on the fall 2026 schedule. "How often" is for the Red Line (the least frequent part of the trip).
Late at night
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves South Station at 12:44 am and gets to Old North Church around 12:57 am, using Orange Line. On Friday nights it runs later: the last trip leaves at 1:43 am. On Saturday nights the last trip leaves at 1:44 am, and on Sunday nights at 12:45 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 State. The next stop is Haymarket. Start a live trip in Cobblehop and it alerts you before your stop.
- Changing at Downtown Crossing. You don't leave the station. Follow the signs for Orange Line toward Oak Grove.
- Old North Church is on Salem Street in the North End, on the Freedom Trail.
- South Station has the Red Line and Silver Line underground, Commuter Rail and Amtrak on the main concourse, and the intercity bus terminal upstairs next door.
Step-free access
MBTA data lists every station on this route (South Station, Downtown Crossing and Haymarket) as accessible. South Station has 9 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. Changing between subway lines is free.
- 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.
South Station to Old North Church: common questions
How do I get from South Station to Old North Church by public transit?
Take the Red Line toward Alewife to Downtown Crossing, then the Orange Line toward Oak Grove to Haymarket, and walk about 10 min. The trip takes about 20 minutes.
How long does it take to get from South Station to Old North Church?
About 20 minutes on the main route. Walking takes about 26 minutes.
Do I have to change along the way?
Yes, once: at Downtown Crossing. Take the Red Line toward Alewife to Downtown Crossing, then the Orange Line toward Oak Grove to Haymarket, and walk about 10 min.
How often does the Red 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 South Station to Old North Church?
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves South Station at 12:44 am and gets to Old North Church around 12:57 am, using Orange Line. On Friday nights it runs later: the last trip leaves at 1:43 am. On Saturday nights the last trip leaves at 1:44 am, and on Sunday nights at 12:45 am.
Related routes
- South Station to the North End
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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: Red Line
- MBTA: Orange Line
- MBTA: South Station station
- MBTA: Downtown Crossing station
- MBTA: Haymarket 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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