How to get from North Station to Lexington by bus and train?

From North Station to Lexington by bus and train

To get from North Station to Lexington in Boston, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the FITCHBURG train from North Station station to Belmont station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 74 bus and finally take the 78 bus from Concord Ave @ Moulton St station to Service Road West @ Watertown St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 45 min. The ride fare is $9.90.

45min$9.90
Train - FITCHBURG
Bus - 7474
Bus - 7878
Leaves from North Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    North Station
  • 2
    Train - FITCHBURGFITCHBURG
    Wait for train
    FITCHBURG
    #407 | Wachusett
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Belmont
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    396 Concord Ave
    ID 2137
    170 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 7474
    Wait for bus
    74
    Harvard
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Concord Ave Opp Moulton St
    ID 2151
    6 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Concord Ave @ Moulton St
    ID 2184
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 7878
    Wait for bus
    78
    Arlmont Village
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Service Road West @ Watertown St
    Ride to bus station
    Service Road West @ Watertown St
    ID 2493
    16 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From North Station to Lexington by bus and subway

To get from North Station to Lexington in Boston, you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one bus line: take the GREEN LINE D subway from North Station 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 1 hr 10 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

70min$4.10
Walk to subway stationSubway - GREEN LINE D
Subway - GREEN LINE D
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 7878
Leaves from North Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    North Station
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Subway - GREEN LINE D
    Wait for subway
    GREEN LINE D
    Riverside
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Park Street
    7 min
  • 4
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Harvard Square
    18 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Harvard
    10 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
    24 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from North Station to Lexington

The distance between North Station, Boston and Lexington, Boston is approximately 12.87 mi, which can typically be travelled in 45 min. Moovit will show you the directions from North Station to Lexington by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Boston – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to North Station

North Station is located at North Station, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Commercial St Opp Hull St.

Subway stations close to North Station:

  • North Station
  • Haymarket
  • Bowdoin

Bus stations close to North Station:

  • Commercial St Opp Hull St
  • Causeway St @ Medford St
  • N Washington St @ Medford St

Ferry stations close to North Station:

  • North Station (Lovejoy Wharf)

Public transit stations close to Lexington, Boston

Lexington is located at Lexington, Boston and the nearest public transit station is East Service Rd @ Golden Ave.

Train stations close to Lexington:

  • Waverley
  • Belmont

Bus stations close to Lexington:

  • East Service Rd @ Golden Ave
  • Wadsworth Rd @ Dow Ave
  • Watertown St @ Peacock Farm Rd

Related Routes

From North Station to Lexington by bus and subway

To get from North Station to Lexington in Boston, you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one bus line: take the GREEN LINE D subway from North Station 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 1 hr 10 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

70min$4.10
Walk to subway stationSubway - GREEN LINE D
Subway - GREEN LINE D
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 7878
Leaves from North Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    North Station
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Subway - GREEN LINE D
    Wait for subway
    GREEN LINE D
    Riverside
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Park Street
    7 min
  • 4
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Harvard Square
    18 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Harvard
    10 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
    24 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from North Station to Lexington?

    The fastest way takes 45 minutes, using Bus line FITCHBURG, Bus line 74, Bus line 78.

  • What is the alternative route to get from North Station to Lexington?

    The alternative route takes 70 minutes, using Bus line GREEN LINE D, Bus line RED LINE, Bus line 78.

  • Is there a direct train between North Station and Lexington in Boston?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 45 min.

  • Which train line goes from North Station to Lexington in Boston?

    The FITCHBURG train line goes from #407 | Wachusett station near North Station to Belmont station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Belmont station near Lexington in Boston

  • How long does it take to travel from North Station to Lexington in Boston by train and bus?

    The total travel time between North Station and Lexington in Boston by train and bus is about 45 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near North Station to get to Lexington in Boston?

    Get on the FITCHBURG train from the #407 | Wachusett station near North Station in Boston.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between North Station and Lexington in Boston?

    Get off the train at the Belmont stop, which is closest to Lexington in Boston.

  • When is the first train from North Station to Lexington in Boston?

    The first train from North Station to Lexington in Boston is Fitchburg. It leaves the North Station station at 1:40 AM.

  • How much is the train fare from North Station to Lexington?

    The ride from North Station to Lexington costs $9.90.

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