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

From South Station to Lexington, MA by bus and subway

To get from 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 50 min. The ride fare is $2.40. The bus and subway schedule from South Station may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Lexington, MA on the Moovit app.

50min$2.40
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 6262
Walk to Lexington, MA
Leaves from South Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    South Station
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Alewife
    24 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Alewife
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 6262
    Wait for bus
    62
    Bedford Va
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Massachusetts Ave @ Depot Sq
    ID 7878
    20 min
  • 7
    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 South Station to Lexington, MA

The distance between South Station and Lexington, MA is approximately 13.37 mi, which can typically be travelled in 50 min. Moovit will show you the directions from 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 South Station to Lexington, MA

To check the bus and subway schedule from South Station to Lexington, MA using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (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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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 50 minutes, using Subway line RED LINE, Bus line 62.

  • Is there a direct subway between 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 50 min.

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

    The RED LINE subway line goes from Alewife station near 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 South Station to Lexington, MA by subway and bus?

    The total travel time between South Station and Lexington, MA by subway and bus is about 50 min.

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

    Get on the RED LINE subway from the Alewife station near South Station in Boston.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between 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 South Station to Lexington, MA?

    The ride from South Station to Lexington, MA costs $2.40.

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