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How to get from Downtown Crossing to Lexington, MA by bus and subway?

From Downtown Crossing to Lexington, MA by bus and subway

To get from Downtown Crossing to Lexington, MA in Lexington, take the RED LINE subway from Park Street 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 44 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

44min$4.10
Walk to subway station
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 6262
Walk to Lexington, MA
Leaves from Park Street

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Park Street
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Alewife
    17 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
    160 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Downtown Crossing to Lexington, MA by bus and subway via RED LINE and R1

To get from Downtown Crossing to Lexington, MA in Lexington, take the RED LINE subway from Park Street station to Alewife station. Next, take the R1 bus from Alewife Station (Depart) station to 44 Hartwell Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 37 min. The ride fare is $2.40.

97min$2.40
Walk to subway station
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - R1R1
Walk to Lexington, MA
Leaves from Park Street

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Park Street
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Alewife
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Alewife Station (Depart)
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - R1R1
    Wait for bus
    R1
    Rev Bus - R1
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    44 Hartwell Ave
    24 min
  • 7
    Walk to Lexington, MA
    Walk to
    Lexington, MA
    2.39 mi • 50 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Downtown Crossing to Lexington, MA

The distance between Downtown Crossing, Lexington and Lexington, MA, Lexington is approximately 12.83 mi, which can typically be travelled in 44 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Downtown Crossing 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.

Public transit stations close to Downtown Crossing

Downtown Crossing is located at Downtown Crossing, Lexington and the nearest public transit station is Milk St @ Devonshire St.

Subway stations close to Downtown Crossing:

  • Park Street
  • Boylston
  • State Street

Bus stations close to Downtown Crossing:

  • Milk St @ Devonshire St
  • Devonshire St @ Milk St
  • Devonshire St @ Water St

Public transit stations close to Lexington, MA, Lexington

Lexington, MA is located at Lexington, MA, Lexington and the nearest public transit station is Massachusetts Ave @ Lexington Post Office.

Bus stations close to Lexington, MA:

  • Massachusetts Ave @ Lexington Post Office
  • Massachusetts Ave @ Woburn St
  • Massachusetts Ave @ Forest St

Alternative route from Downtown Crossing to Lexington, MA by bus and subway via RED LINE and R1

To get from Downtown Crossing to Lexington, MA in Lexington, take the RED LINE subway from Park Street station to Alewife station. Next, take the R1 bus from Alewife Station (Depart) station to 44 Hartwell Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 37 min. The ride fare is $2.40.

97min$2.40
Walk to subway station
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - R1R1
Walk to Lexington, MA
Leaves from Park Street

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Park Street
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Alewife
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Alewife Station (Depart)
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - R1R1
    Wait for bus
    R1
    Rev Bus - R1
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    44 Hartwell Ave
    24 min
  • 7
    Walk to Lexington, MA
    Walk to
    Lexington, MA
    2.39 mi • 50 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Downtown Crossing to Lexington, MA?

    The fastest way takes 44 minutes, using Subway line RED LINE, Bus line 62.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Downtown Crossing to Lexington, MA?

    The alternative route takes 97 minutes, using Subway line RED LINE, Bus line R1.

  • Is there a direct subway between Downtown Crossing and Lexington, MA?

    No, you’ll have to take one subway line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 44 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Downtown Crossing to Lexington, MA?

    The RED LINE subway line goes from Park Street station near Downtown Crossing in Boston to Alewife station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Alewife station near Lexington, MA in Lexington.

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

    The total travel time between Downtown Crossing in Boston and Lexington, MA in Lexington by subway and bus is about 44 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Downtown Crossing to get to Lexington, MA?

    Get on the RED LINE subway from the Park Street station near Downtown Crossing in Boston.

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

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

  • How much is the subway fare from Downtown Crossing to Lexington, MA?

    The ride from Downtown Crossing to Lexington, MA costs $4.10.