How to get from North Station to Boston by bus and subway?

From North Station to Boston by bus and subway

To get from North Station to Boston in Boston, take the ORANGE LINE subway from North Station station to Tufts Medical Center station. Next, take the SL5 bus from Washington St @ Tufts Med Ctr station to Nubian station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 32 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

32min$4.10
Walk to subway station
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Bus - SL5SL5
Walk to Boston
Leaves from North Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    North Station
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Forest Hills
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Tufts Medical Center
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Washington St @ Tufts Med Ctr
    ID 49002
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - SL5SL5
    Wait for bus
    SL5
    Nubian
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Nubian
    16 min
  • 7
    Walk to Boston
    Walk to
    Boston
    10 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from North Station to Boston by bus and subway via ORANGE LINE and SL4

To get from North Station to Boston in Boston, take the ORANGE LINE subway from North Station station to Tufts Medical Center station. Next, take the SL4 bus from Washington St @ Tufts Med Ctr station to Nubian station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 33 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

33min$4.10
Walk to subway station
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Bus - SL4SL4
Walk to Boston
Leaves from North Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    North Station
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Forest Hills
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Tufts Medical Center
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Washington St @ Tufts Med Ctr
    ID 49002
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - SL4SL4
    Wait for bus
    SL4
    Nubian
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Nubian
    17 min
  • 7
    Walk to Boston
    Walk to
    Boston
    10 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from North Station to Boston

The distance between North Station and Boston is approximately 3.16 mi, which can typically be travelled in 32 min. Moovit will show you the directions from North Station to Boston by bus and subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in Boston – you will always have plenty of easy options.

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Alternative route from North Station to Boston by bus and subway via ORANGE LINE and SL4

To get from North Station to Boston in Boston, take the ORANGE LINE subway from North Station station to Tufts Medical Center station. Next, take the SL4 bus from Washington St @ Tufts Med Ctr station to Nubian station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 33 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

33min$4.10
Walk to subway station
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Bus - SL4SL4
Walk to Boston
Leaves from North Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    North Station
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Forest Hills
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Tufts Medical Center
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Washington St @ Tufts Med Ctr
    ID 49002
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - SL4SL4
    Wait for bus
    SL4
    Nubian
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Nubian
    17 min
  • 7
    Walk to Boston
    Walk to
    Boston
    10 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from North Station to Boston?

    The fastest way takes 32 minutes, using Subway line ORANGE LINE, Bus line SL5.

  • What is the alternative route to get from North Station to Boston?

    The alternative route takes 33 minutes, using Subway line ORANGE LINE, Bus line SL4.

  • Is there a direct subway between North Station and Boston in Boston?

    No, you’ll have to take one subway line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 32 min.

  • Which subway line goes from North Station to Boston in Boston?

    The ORANGE LINE subway line goes from North Station station near North Station in Boston to Forest Hills station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Forest Hills station near Boston.

  • How long does it take to travel from North Station to Boston in Boston by subway and bus?

    The total travel time between North Station and Boston by subway and bus is about 32 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near North Station to get to Boston in Boston?

    Get on the ORANGE LINE subway from the North Station station near North Station in Boston.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between North Station and Boston in Boston?

    Get off the subway at the Forest Hills stop, which is closest to Boston.

  • When is the first subway from North Station to Boston in Boston?

    The first subway from North Station to Boston in Boston is Orange Line. It leaves the North Station station at 8:10 PM.

  • How much is the subway fare from North Station to Boston?

    The ride from North Station to Boston costs $4.10.

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