How to get from Malden to Lexington by bus and subway?

From Malden to Lexington by bus and subway

To get from Malden to Lexington in Boston, you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one bus line: take the ORANGE LINE subway from Malden Center station to Downtown Crossing station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED LINE subway and finally take the 78 bus from Harvard station to Service Road West @ Watertown St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 8 min. The ride fare is $4.10. The bus and subway schedule from Malden may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Lexington on the Moovit app.

68min$4.10
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 7878
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
    Ride to subway station
    Harvard Square
    13 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Harvard
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 7878
    Wait for bus
    78
    Arlmont Village
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Service Road West @ Watertown St
    Ride to bus station
    Service Road West @ Watertown St
    ID 2493
    29 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Malden to Lexington

The distance between Malden, Boston and Lexington, Boston is approximately 16.35 mi, which can typically be travelled in 68 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Malden to Lexington 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 Malden to Lexington

To check the bus and subway schedule from Malden to Lexington using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Malden) and destination (Lexington), 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 Malden to Lexington?

    The fastest way takes 68 minutes, using Subway line ORANGE LINE, Subway line RED LINE, Bus line 78.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 subway lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 8 min.

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

    The ORANGE LINE subway line goes from Downtown Crossing station near Malden to Harvard Square station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line and one bus line till Harvard Square station near Lexington in Boston.

  • How long does it take to travel from Malden to Lexington in Boston by subway and bus?

    The total travel time between Malden and Lexington in Boston by subway and bus is about 1 hr 8 min.

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

    Get on the ORANGE LINE subway from the Downtown Crossing station near Malden in Boston.

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

    Get off the subway at the Harvard Square stop, which is closest to Lexington in Boston.

  • How much is the total subway and bus fare from Malden to Lexington?

    The ride from Malden to Lexington costs $4.10.

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