How to get from Northeastern University to Lexington by bus and subway?

From Northeastern University to Lexington by bus and subway

To get from Northeastern University to Lexington in Boston, you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one bus line: take the ORANGE LINE subway from Ruggles 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 60 min. The ride fare is $2.40. The bus and subway schedule from Northeastern University may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Lexington on the Moovit app.

60min$2.40
Walk to subway station
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 7878
Leaves from Ruggles

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Ruggles
    180 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Oak Grove
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Downtown Crossing
    7 min
  • 4
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Harvard Square
    12 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 Northeastern University to Lexington

The distance between Northeastern University, Boston and Lexington, Boston is approximately 13.27 mi, which can typically be travelled in 60 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Northeastern University 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 Northeastern University to Lexington

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

    The fastest way takes 60 minutes, using Subway line ORANGE LINE, Subway line RED LINE, Bus line 78.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 subway lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 60 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Northeastern University to Lexington in Boston?

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

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

    The total travel time between Northeastern University and Lexington in Boston by subway and bus is about 60 min.

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

    Get on the ORANGE LINE subway from the Ruggles station near Northeastern University in Boston.

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

    Get off the subway at the Downtown Crossing stop, which is closest to Lexington in Boston.

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

    The ride from Northeastern University to Lexington costs $2.40.

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