How to get from Malden Center to Cambridge by subway?

From Malden Center to Cambridge by subway

To get from Malden Center 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 35 min. The ride fare is $2.40.

35min$2.40
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Leaves from Malden Center

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Malden Center
  • 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 Center to Cambridge by bus and subway

To get from Malden Center 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 47 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

47min$4.10
Subway - ORANGE LINE
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 Center
  • 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 Center to Cambridge

The distance between Malden Center, Boston and Cambridge, Boston is approximately 8.9 mi, which can typically be travelled in 35 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Malden Center to Cambridge by subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in Boston – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Malden Center

Malden Center is located at Malden Center, Boston and the nearest public transit station is 14 Summer St.

Subway stations close to Malden Center:

  • Assembly
  • Medford/Tufts Station
  • Wellington

Train stations close to Malden Center:

  • Chelsea
  • Oak Grove

Bus stations close to Malden Center:

  • 14 Summer St
  • Pleasant St @ Elm St
  • Centre St @ Pleasant St

Public transit stations close to Cambridge, Boston

Cambridge is located at Cambridge, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Harvard Sq @ Garden St - Dawes Island.

Subway stations close to Cambridge:

  • Union Square
  • Central
  • Babcock Street

Train stations close to Cambridge:

  • Porter

Bus stations close to Cambridge:

  • Harvard Sq @ Garden St - Dawes Island
  • Massachusetts Ave @ Johnston Gate
  • Eliot St @ Bennett St

Related Routes

From Malden Center to Cambridge by bus and subway

To get from Malden Center 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 47 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

47min$4.10
Subway - ORANGE LINE
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 Center
  • 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 Center to Cambridge?

    The fastest way takes 35 minutes, using Subway line ORANGE LINE, Subway line RED LINE.

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

    The alternative route takes 47 minutes, using Subway line ORANGE LINE, Bus line 109.

  • Is there a direct subway between Malden Center and Cambridge?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 subway lines in total. The total travelling time is 35 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Malden Center to Cambridge?

    The ORANGE LINE subway line goes from Forest Hills station near Malden Center in 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 Center to Cambridge by subway?

    The total travel time between Malden Center in Malden and Cambridge in Boston by subway is about 35 min.

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

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

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

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

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

    The ride from Malden Center to Cambridge costs $2.40.

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