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

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 3 min. The ride fare is $4.10. The bus and subway schedule from North Station may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Lexington on the Moovit app.

63min$4.10
Walk to subway station
Subway - GREEN LINE D
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
    11 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
    29 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

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 799 Concord Ave station to Service Road West @ Watertown St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 49 min. The ride fare is $9.90. The bus and subway schedule from North Station may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Lexington on the Moovit app.

49min$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
    #409 | 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 @ Blanchard Rd
    ID 2148
    4 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    799 Concord Ave
    ID 2187
    70 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
    17 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 11.55 mi, which can typically be travelled in 63 min. Moovit will show you the directions from North Station 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 North Station to Lexington

To check the bus and subway schedule from North Station to Lexington using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (North Station) 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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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 799 Concord Ave station to Service Road West @ Watertown St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 49 min. The ride fare is $9.90. The bus and subway schedule from North Station may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Lexington on the Moovit app.

49min$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
    #409 | 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 @ Blanchard Rd
    ID 2148
    4 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    799 Concord Ave
    ID 2187
    70 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
    17 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 63 minutes, using Subway line GREEN LINE D, Subway line RED LINE, Bus line 78.

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

    The alternative route takes 49 minutes, using Train line FITCHBURG, Bus line 74, Bus line 78.

  • Is there a direct subway between North Station 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 3 min.

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

    The GREEN LINE D subway line goes from North Station station near North Station to Riverside station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line and one bus line till Riverside station near Lexington in Boston.

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

    The total travel time between North Station and Lexington in Boston by subway and bus is about 1 hr 3 min.

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

    Get on the GREEN LINE D subway from the North Station station near North Station in Boston.

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

    Get off the subway at the Riverside 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 total subway and bus fare from North Station to Lexington?

    The ride from North Station to Lexington costs $4.10.

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