Getting There · TD Garden · Boston
Getting to TD Garden — Transit, Rideshare & Walking Routes
Getting to TD Garden without the parking-lot headache is usually faster and cheaper than driving — especially on Boston Bruins and Boston Celtics game nights and major concerts, when the roads around West End (atop North Station), Boston fill long before doors. Even at a compact venue holding 17,850, the streets around West End (atop North Station), Boston tighten up fast during the pre-game window. This guide covers the transit lines that drop you closest to the arena, the rideshare zones, walking routes from West End (atop North Station), and what to know about late-night service after the final whistle.
About TD Garden
Shared home of the boston bruins and boston celtics, built above north station. the arena has hosted events at this site since 1995. located at 100 Legends Way, Boston, MA 02114.
Transit Routes to TD Garden
Sits directly atop North Station, served by the MBTA Green and Orange Lines and commuter rail. Plan to step off at the nearest stop 30-45 minutes before doors. Transit is also the quickest post-event exit from TD Garden — you are moving while the parking lots around West End (atop North Station), Boston are still emptying.
Rideshare Drop-Off at TD Garden
Uber and Lyft both serve TD Garden. On busy nights the apps route you to a designated drop-off zone near the arena rather than the front gates, keeping traffic and pedestrians separated. Surge pricing is usually shorter-lived at smaller venues. Still, walking a block or two from TD Garden before requesting your ride home keeps the wait time down.
Walking to TD Garden from West End (atop North Station)
TD Garden is located at 100 Legends Way, Boston, MA 02114, in the West End (atop North Station) area of Boston. While TD Garden is not in the core downtown area, the West End (atop North Station) surroundings have sidewalks and pedestrian access from nearby parking areas, hotels, and transit stops. Walking in from a few blocks away also sidesteps the worst of the event-night traffic and is often the single fastest way to leave once the show ends. The walk to TD Garden is mostly outdoors before you reach the arena entrance, so check the forecast for evening events.
When to Arrive at TD Garden
TD Garden holds 17,850 for a typical event configuration. A compact venue like TD Garden means shorter entry lines, but you should still plan to arrive 30-45 minutes before doors on event nights. When the Boston Bruins and Boston Celtics have a sold-out crowd, add another 15-20 minutes to your buffer. The smaller footprint means you can get from the gate to your seat quickly once you are inside.
Late-Night Exit from TD Garden
If you took transit to TD Garden, your post-event exit plan hinges on the last departure from the nearest stop. Before the event, look up the schedule for the specific line referenced in the transit section above — (Sits directly atop North Station, served by the MBTA Green and Orange Lines and commuter rail) — and screenshot it. Evening events at TD Garden typically let out between 10:00 and 11:00 PM, though encores and overtime can push later. Having the schedule saved means you can decide during the event whether to catch the last train or switch to a rideshare backup.