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 12 min. The ride fare is $4.10. The bus and subway schedule from Forest Hills may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Lexington, MA on the Moovit app.

72min$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
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Oak Grove
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Downtown Crossing
    16 min
  • 4
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Alewife
    22 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Alewife
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 7676
    Wait for bus
    76
    Lincoln Lab
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Massachusetts Ave @ Depot Sq
    ID 7878
    18 min
  • 9
    Walk to Lexington, MA
    Walk to
    Lexington, MA
    160 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Forest Hills to Lexington, MA by bus, subway and train

To get from Forest Hills to Lexington, MA you’ll need to take one train line, one subway line and one bus line: take the NEEDHAM train from Forest Hills station to South Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED LINE subway and finally take the 62 bus from Alewife station to Massachusetts Ave @ Depot Sq station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 36 min. The ride fare is $6.50. The bus and subway schedule from Forest Hills may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Lexington, MA on the Moovit app.

96min$6.50
Train - NEEDHAM
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 6262
Walk to Lexington, MA
Leaves from Forest Hills

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Forest Hills
  • 2
    Train - NEEDHAMNEEDHAM
    Wait for train
    NEEDHAM
    #620 | South Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    South Station
    16 min
  • 4
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Alewife
    24 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Alewife
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 6262
    Wait for bus
    62
    Bedford Va
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Massachusetts Ave @ Depot Sq
    ID 7878
    18 min
  • 9
    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 17.89 mi, which can typically be travelled in 72 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.

Bus And Subway schedule from Forest Hills to Lexington, MA

To check the bus and subway schedule from Forest Hills to Lexington, MA using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Forest Hills) 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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From Forest Hills to Lexington, MA by bus, subway and train

To get from Forest Hills to Lexington, MA you’ll need to take one train line, one subway line and one bus line: take the NEEDHAM train from Forest Hills station to South Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED LINE subway and finally take the 62 bus from Alewife station to Massachusetts Ave @ Depot Sq station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 36 min. The ride fare is $6.50. The bus and subway schedule from Forest Hills may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Lexington, MA on the Moovit app.

96min$6.50
Train - NEEDHAM
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 6262
Walk to Lexington, MA
Leaves from Forest Hills

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Forest Hills
  • 2
    Train - NEEDHAMNEEDHAM
    Wait for train
    NEEDHAM
    #620 | South Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    South Station
    16 min
  • 4
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Alewife
    24 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Alewife
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 6262
    Wait for bus
    62
    Bedford Va
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Massachusetts Ave @ Depot Sq
    ID 7878
    18 min
  • 9
    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 72 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 96 minutes, using Train line NEEDHAM, Subway line RED LINE, Bus line 62.

  • 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 12 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 12 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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