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

From North Station to Lexington by bus, subway and train

To get from North Station to Lexington in Boston, you’ll need to take one train line, one subway line and one bus line: take the FITCHBURG train from North Station station to Porter 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 49 min. The ride fare is $6.50. The bus, subway and train schedule from North Station may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, subway and train schedule to Lexington on the Moovit app.

49min$6.50
Train - FITCHBURG
Subway - RED LINE
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
    Porter
    10 min
  • 4
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Braintree
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Harvard Square
    3 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 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, subway and train schedule from North Station may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, subway and train 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
    10 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
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Public transit directions from North Station to Lexington

The distance between North Station, Boston and Lexington, Boston is approximately 11.78 mi, which can typically be travelled in 49 min. Moovit will show you the directions from North Station to Lexington by bus, subway and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Boston – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus, Subway And Train schedule from North Station to Lexington

To check the bus, subway and train 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, subway and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, subway and train, 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, subway and train schedules.

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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, subway and train schedule from North Station may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, subway and train 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
    10 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

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 49 minutes, using Train line FITCHBURG, Subway line RED LINE, Bus line 78.

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

    The alternative route takes 63 minutes, using Subway line GREEN LINE D, Subway 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, one subway line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 49 min.

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

    The FITCHBURG train line goes from #409 | Wachusett station near North Station to Porter station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line and one bus line till Porter station near Lexington in Boston.

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

    The total travel time between North Station and Lexington in Boston by train, subway and bus is about 49 min.

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

    Get on the FITCHBURG train from the #409 | 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 Porter 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 12:40 AM.

  • How much is the total train, subway and bus fare from North Station to Lexington?

    The ride from North Station to Lexington costs $6.50.

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