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

Alewife Station to Boston - Subway Schedule

The RED LINE subway from Alewife Station to Boston runs from 12:02 AM to 11:56 PM, with departures every 5 min-4 hr 45 min. The trip takes about 47 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Alewife Station to Boston by bus and subway

To get from Alewife Station to Boston in Boston, take the RED LINE subway from Alewife station to Broadway station. Next, take the 47 bus from Broadway Station - Red Line station to Nubian station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 47 min. The ride fare is $2.40. The bus and subway schedule from Alewife Station may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Boston on the Moovit app.

47min$2.40
Walk to subway station
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 4747
Walk to Boston
Leaves from Alewife

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Alewife
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Braintree
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Broadway
    22 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Broadway Station - Red Line
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 4747
    Wait for bus
    47
    Central Square
  • 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
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Public transit directions from Alewife Station to Boston

The distance between Alewife Station and Boston is approximately 9.54 mi, which can typically be travelled in 47 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Alewife 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.

Bus And Subway schedule from Alewife Station to Boston

To check the bus and subway schedule from Alewife Station to Boston using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Alewife Station) and destination (Boston), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and subway routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and subway, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and subway schedules.

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 47 minutes, using Subway line RED LINE, Bus line 47.

  • Is there a direct subway between Alewife Station and Boston?

    No, you’ll have to take one subway line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 47 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Alewife Station to Boston?

    The RED LINE subway line goes from Alewife station near Alewife Station in Cambridge to Broadway station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Broadway station near Boston.

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

    The total travel time between Alewife Station and Boston by subway and bus is about 47 min.

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

    Get on the RED LINE subway from the Alewife station near Alewife Station in Cambridge.

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

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

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

    The ride from Alewife Station to Boston costs $2.40.

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