How to get from Malden to Cambridge by subway?

From Malden to Cambridge by subway

To get from Malden to Cambridge in Boston, take the ORANGE LINE subway from Malden Center station to Downtown Crossing station. Next, take the RED LINE subway from Downtown Crossing station to Harvard Square station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 37 min. The ride fare is $2.40.

37min$2.40
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Leaves from Malden Center

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Malden
  • 2
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Forest Hills
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Downtown Crossing
    15 min
  • 4
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 5
    Ride to subway station Harvard Square
    Ride to subway station
    Harvard Square
    12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Malden to Cambridge by bus and subway

To get from Malden to Cambridge in Boston, take the ORANGE LINE subway from Malden Center station to Sullivan Square station. Next, take the 109 bus from Sullivan Square station to Harvard Sq @ Garden St - Dawes Island station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 49 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

49min$4.10
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Bus - 109109
Walk to Cambridge
Leaves from Malden Center

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Malden
  • 2
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Forest Hills
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Sullivan Square
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sullivan Square
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 109109
    Wait for bus
    109
    Harvard Via Sullivan
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Harvard Sq @ Garden St - Dawes Island
    ID 22549
    29 min
  • 7
    Walk to Cambridge
    Walk to
    Cambridge
    140 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Malden to Cambridge

The distance between Malden, Boston and Cambridge, Boston is approximately 8.9 mi, which can typically be travelled in 37 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Malden to Cambridge by subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in Boston – you will always have plenty of easy options.

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From Malden to Cambridge by bus and subway

To get from Malden to Cambridge in Boston, take the ORANGE LINE subway from Malden Center station to Sullivan Square station. Next, take the 109 bus from Sullivan Square station to Harvard Sq @ Garden St - Dawes Island station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 49 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

49min$4.10
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Bus - 109109
Walk to Cambridge
Leaves from Malden Center

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Malden
  • 2
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Forest Hills
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Sullivan Square
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sullivan Square
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 109109
    Wait for bus
    109
    Harvard Via Sullivan
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Harvard Sq @ Garden St - Dawes Island
    ID 22549
    29 min
  • 7
    Walk to Cambridge
    Walk to
    Cambridge
    140 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Malden to Cambridge?

    The fastest way takes 37 minutes, using Subway line ORANGE LINE, Subway line RED LINE.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Malden to Cambridge?

    The alternative route takes 49 minutes, using Subway line ORANGE LINE, Bus line 109.

  • Is there a direct subway between Malden and Cambridge in Boston?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 subway lines in total. The total travelling time is 37 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Malden to Cambridge in Boston?

    The ORANGE LINE subway line goes from Forest Hills station near Malden to Downtown Crossing station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line till Downtown Crossing station near Cambridge in Boston.

  • How long does it take to travel from Malden to Cambridge in Boston by subway?

    The total travel time between Malden and Cambridge in Boston by subway is about 37 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Malden to get to Cambridge in Boston?

    Get on the ORANGE LINE subway from the Forest Hills station near Malden in Boston.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between Malden and Cambridge in Boston?

    Get off the subway at the Downtown Crossing station, which is closest to Cambridge in Boston.

  • How much is the subway fare from Malden to Cambridge?

    The ride from Malden to Cambridge costs $2.40.

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