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 33 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

33min$4.10
Walk to subway stationSubway - ORANGE LINE
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 34 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

34min$4.10
Walk to subway stationSubway - ORANGE LINE
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, Boston and Boston, Boston is approximately 3.16 mi, which can typically be travelled in 33 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.

Public transit stations close to North Station

North Station is located at North Station, Boston and the nearest public transit station is North Station - Nashua St @ Red Auerbach Way.

Subway stations close to North Station:

  • North Station
  • Haymarket
  • Science Park / West End

Bus stations close to North Station:

  • North Station - Nashua St @ Red Auerbach Way
  • North Station - Haverhill St @ Causeway St
  • Causeway St @ North Station

Ferry stations close to North Station:

  • North Station (Lovejoy Wharf)

Public transit stations close to Boston, Boston

Boston is located at Boston, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Ruggles.

Subway stations close to Boston:

  • Northeastern University
  • Massachusetts Ave.
  • Roxbury Crossing

Train stations close to Boston:

  • Ruggles

Bus stations close to Boston:

  • Washington St Opp Ruggles St
  • Nubian
  • Washington St @ Ruggles St

Related Routes

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 34 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

34min$4.10
Walk to subway stationSubway - ORANGE LINE
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 33 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 34 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 33 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 to Forest Hills station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Forest Hills station near Boston in 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 in Boston by subway and bus is about 33 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 in 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 7:07 PM.

  • When is the last bus from North Station to Boston in Boston?

    The last bus from North Station to Boston in Boston is the Downtown - Nubian line. It leaves the Temple Pl @ Washington St stop at 9:06 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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