How to get from Boston Common to Lexington by bus and subway?

Boston Common to Lexington - Subway Schedule

The GREEN LINE E subway from Boston Common to Lexington runs from 12:24 AM to 12:16 AM, with departures every 5 min-4 hr 45 min. The trip takes about 56 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Boston Common to Lexington by bus and subway

To get from Boston Common to Lexington in Boston, you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one bus line: take the GREEN LINE E subway from Arlington station to Park Street 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 56 min. The ride fare is $2.40. The bus and subway schedule from Boston Common may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Lexington on the Moovit app.

56min$2.40
Walk to subway station
Subway - GREEN LINE E
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 7878
Leaves from Arlington

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Arlington
    180 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Subway - GREEN LINE E
    Wait for subway
    GREEN LINE E
    Medford/Tufts
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Park Street
    5 min
  • 4
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Harvard Square
    10 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 Boston Common to Lexington

The distance between Boston Common, Boston and Lexington, Boston is approximately 11.49 mi, which can typically be travelled in 56 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Boston Common 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 Boston Common to Lexington

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

    The fastest way takes 56 minutes, using Subway line GREEN LINE E, Subway line RED LINE, Bus line 78.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 subway lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 56 min.

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

    The GREEN LINE E subway line goes from Arlington station near Boston Common to Park Street station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line and one bus line till Park Street station near Lexington in Boston.

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

    The total travel time between Boston Common and Lexington in Boston by subway and bus is about 56 min.

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

    Get on the GREEN LINE E subway from the Arlington station near Boston Common in Boston.

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

    Get off the subway at the Park Street stop, which is closest to Lexington in Boston.

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

    The ride from Boston Common to Lexington costs $2.40.

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