How to get from Forest Hills to Lexington, MA by bus and subway?

From Forest Hills to Lexington, MA by bus and subway

To get from Forest Hills to Lexington, MA you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one bus line: take the ORANGE LINE subway from Forest Hills station to Downtown Crossing station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED LINE subway and finally take the 76 bus from Alewife station to Massachusetts Ave @ Depot Sq station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 7 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

67min$4.10
Walk to subway station
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 7676
Walk to Lexington, MA
Leaves from Forest Hills

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Forest Hills
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Oak Grove
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Downtown Crossing
    17 min
  • 4
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Alewife
    19 min
  • 6
    Bus - 7676
    Wait for bus
    76
    Lincoln Lab
  • 7
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Massachusetts Ave @ Depot Sq
    ID 7878
    18 min
  • 8
    Walk to Lexington, MA
    Walk to
    Lexington, MA
    160 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Forest Hills to Lexington, MA by bus and subway via 21, RED LINE and 76

To get from Forest Hills to Lexington, MA you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the 21 bus from Forest Hills station to Ashmont / Peabody Sq. station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED LINE subway and finally take the 76 bus from Alewife station to Massachusetts Ave @ Depot Sq station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 28 min. The ride fare is $5.80.

88min$5.80
Bus - 2121
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 7676
Walk to Lexington, MA
Leaves from Forest Hills

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Forest Hills
  • 2
    Bus - 2121
    Wait for bus
    21
    Ashmont
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ashmont / Peabody Sq.
    20 min
  • 4
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Alewife
    37 min
  • 6
    Bus - 7676
    Wait for bus
    76
    Lincoln Lab
  • 7
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Massachusetts Ave @ Depot Sq
    ID 7878
    18 min
  • 8
    Walk to Lexington, MA
    Walk to
    Lexington, MA
    160 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Forest Hills to Lexington, MA

The distance between Forest Hills and Lexington, MA is approximately 17.85 mi, which can typically be travelled in 67 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Forest Hills 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.

Related Routes

Alternative route from Forest Hills to Lexington, MA by bus and subway via 21, RED LINE and 76

To get from Forest Hills to Lexington, MA you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the 21 bus from Forest Hills station to Ashmont / Peabody Sq. station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED LINE subway and finally take the 76 bus from Alewife station to Massachusetts Ave @ Depot Sq station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 28 min. The ride fare is $5.80.

88min$5.80
Bus - 2121
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 7676
Walk to Lexington, MA
Leaves from Forest Hills

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Forest Hills
  • 2
    Bus - 2121
    Wait for bus
    21
    Ashmont
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ashmont / Peabody Sq.
    20 min
  • 4
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Alewife
    37 min
  • 6
    Bus - 7676
    Wait for bus
    76
    Lincoln Lab
  • 7
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Massachusetts Ave @ Depot Sq
    ID 7878
    18 min
  • 8
    Walk to Lexington, MA
    Walk to
    Lexington, MA
    160 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Forest Hills to Lexington, MA?

    The fastest way takes 67 minutes, using Subway line ORANGE LINE, Subway line RED LINE, Bus line 76.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Forest Hills to Lexington, MA?

    The alternative route takes 88 minutes, using Bus line 21, Subway line RED LINE, Bus line 76.

  • Is there a direct subway between Forest Hills and Lexington, MA?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 subway lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 7 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Forest Hills to Lexington, MA?

    The ORANGE LINE subway line goes from Forest Hills station near Forest Hills in Boston to Oak Grove station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line and one bus line till Oak Grove station near Lexington, MA.

  • How long does it take to travel from Forest Hills to Lexington, MA by subway and bus?

    The total travel time between Forest Hills and Lexington, MA by subway and bus is about 1 hr 7 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Forest Hills to get to Lexington, MA?

    Get on the ORANGE LINE subway from the Forest Hills station near Forest Hills in Boston.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between Forest Hills and Lexington, MA?

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

  • How much is the total subway and bus fare from Forest Hills to Lexington, MA?

    The ride from Forest Hills to Lexington, MA costs $4.10.

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