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

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

To get from South Station Boston 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 53 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

53min$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
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Alewife
    21 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
    20 min
  • 6
    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 Boston to Lexington, MA

The distance between South Station Boston, Lexington and Lexington, MA, Lexington is approximately 13.29 mi, which can typically be travelled in 53 min. Moovit will show you the directions from South Station Boston 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 South Station Boston

South Station Boston is located at South Station Boston, Lexington and the nearest public transit station is Essex St @ Atlantic Ave.

Subway stations close to South Station Boston:

  • Chinatown
  • Downtown Crossing

Train stations close to South Station Boston:

  • South Station

Bus stations close to South Station Boston:

  • Essex St @ Atlantic Ave
  • Summer St @ South Station - Red Line Entrance
  • Summer St @ Atlantic Ave

Ferry stations close to South Station Boston:

  • Rowes Wharf

Public transit stations close to Lexington, MA, Lexington

Lexington, MA is located at Lexington, MA, Lexington and the nearest public transit station is Lexington Center (Arrive/Depart).

Bus stations close to Lexington, MA:

  • Lexington Center (Arrive/Depart)
  • Massachusetts Ave @ Depot Sq
  • Massachusetts Ave Opp Meriam St

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 53 minutes, using Subway line RED LINE, Bus line 62.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one subway line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 53 min.

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

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

    The total travel time between South Station Boston in Boston and Lexington, MA in Lexington by subway and bus is about 53 min.

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

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

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

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