How to get from Boston (South Station) to Lexington, MA by bus and subway?

From Boston (South Station) to Lexington, MA by bus and subway

To get from Boston (South Station) to Lexington, MA in Lexington, take the RED LINE subway from South Station station to Alewife station. Next, take the 62 bus from Alewife station to Massachusetts Ave @ Depot Sq station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 56 min. The ride fare is $4.10. The bus and subway schedule from Boston (South Station) may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Lexington, MA on the Moovit app.

56min$4.10
Walk to subway stationSubway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 6262
Walk to Lexington, MA
Leaves from South Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    South Station
    210 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Alewife
    22 min
  • 4
    Bus - 6262
    Wait for bus
    62
    Bedford Va
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Massachusetts Ave @ Depot Sq
    ID 7878
    19 min
  • 6
    Walk to Lexington, MA
    Walk to
    Lexington, MA
    150 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Boston (South Station) to Lexington, MA by bus and subway via RED LINE and 76

To get from Boston (South Station) to Lexington, MA in Lexington, take the RED LINE subway from South Station station to Alewife station. Next, take the 76 bus from Alewife station to Massachusetts Ave @ Depot Sq station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 50 min. The ride fare is $4.10. The bus and subway schedule from Boston (South Station) may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Lexington, MA on the Moovit app.

50min$4.10
Walk to subway stationSubway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 7676
Walk to Lexington, MA
Leaves from South Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    South Station
    210 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Alewife
    22 min
  • 4
    Bus - 7676
    Wait for bus
    76
    Lincoln Lab
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Massachusetts Ave @ Depot Sq
    ID 7878
    17 min
  • 6
    Walk to Lexington, MA
    Walk to
    Lexington, MA
    150 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Boston (South Station) to Lexington, MA

The distance between Boston (South Station) and Lexington, MA is approximately 13.4 mi, which can typically be travelled in 56 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Boston (South Station) to Lexington, MA by bus and subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in Lexington – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Subway schedule from Boston (South Station) to Lexington, MA

To check the bus and subway schedule from Boston (South Station) to Lexington, MA using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Boston (South Station)) and destination (Lexington, MA), 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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Alternative route from Boston (South Station) to Lexington, MA by bus and subway via RED LINE and 76

To get from Boston (South Station) to Lexington, MA in Lexington, take the RED LINE subway from South Station station to Alewife station. Next, take the 76 bus from Alewife station to Massachusetts Ave @ Depot Sq station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 50 min. The ride fare is $4.10. The bus and subway schedule from Boston (South Station) may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Lexington, MA on the Moovit app.

50min$4.10
Walk to subway stationSubway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 7676
Walk to Lexington, MA
Leaves from South Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    South Station
    210 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Alewife
    22 min
  • 4
    Bus - 7676
    Wait for bus
    76
    Lincoln Lab
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Massachusetts Ave @ Depot Sq
    ID 7878
    17 min
  • 6
    Walk to Lexington, MA
    Walk to
    Lexington, MA
    150 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Boston (South Station) to Lexington, MA?

    The fastest way takes 56 minutes, using Subway line RED LINE, Bus line 62.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Boston (South Station) to Lexington, MA?

    The alternative route takes 50 minutes, using Subway line RED LINE, Bus line 76.

  • Is there a direct subway between Boston (South Station) and Lexington, MA?

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

  • Which subway line goes from Boston (South Station) to Lexington, MA?

    The RED LINE subway line goes from South Station near Boston (South Station) in Boston to Alewife station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Alewife station near Lexington, MA.

  • How long does it take to travel from Boston (South Station) to Lexington, MA by subway and bus?

    The total travel time between Boston (South Station) and Lexington, MA by subway and bus is about 56 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Boston (South Station) to get to Lexington, MA?

    Get on the RED LINE subway from the South Station near Boston (South Station) in Boston.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between Boston (South Station) and Lexington, MA?

    Get off the subway at the Alewife stop, which is closest to Lexington, MA.

  • How much is the subway fare from Boston (South Station) to Lexington, MA?

    The ride from Boston (South Station) to Lexington, MA costs $4.10.

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