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How to get from Union Square to Lexington, MA by bus and subway?

From Union Square to Lexington, MA by bus and subway

To get from Union Square to Lexington, MA in Lexington, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the 85 bus from Webster Ave @ Norfolk St station to Main St @ Kendall Station - Red Line 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 2 min. The ride fare is $5.80.

62min$5.80
Walk to bus station
Bus - 8585
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 6262
Walk to Lexington, MA
Leaves from Webster Ave @ Norfolk St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Webster Ave @ Norfolk St
    ID 2513
    180 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 8585
    Wait for bus
    85
    Kendall/MIT
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Main St @ Kendall Station - Red Line
    ID 2231
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Kendall/MIT
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Alewife
    13 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
    20 min
  • 9
    Walk to Lexington, MA
    Walk to
    Lexington, MA
    160 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Union Square to Lexington, MA by bus and subway via 87, RED LINE and 62

To get from Union Square to Lexington, MA in Lexington, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the 87 bus from Somerville Ave @ Stone Ave station to Davis 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 1 min. The ride fare is $5.80.

61min$5.80
Walk to bus station
Bus - 8787
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 6262
Walk to Lexington, MA
Leaves from Somerville Ave @ Stone Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Somerville Ave @ Stone Ave
    ID 2612
    350 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - 8787
    Wait for bus
    87
    Arlington Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Davis
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Davis Sq.
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Alewife
    2 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
    20 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 Union Square to Lexington, MA

The distance between Union Square, Lexington and Lexington, MA, Lexington is approximately 12.93 mi, which can typically be travelled in 62 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Union Square 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 Union Square

Union Square is located at Union Square, Lexington and the nearest public transit station is Webster Ave @ Prospect St.

Subway stations close to Union Square:

  • Central
  • Lechmere
  • Sullivan Square

Bus stations close to Union Square:

  • Webster Ave @ Prospect St
  • Prospect St @ Webster Ave
  • Union Square - Prospect St @ Union Sq Station

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 Opp Forest St.

Bus stations close to Lexington, MA:

  • Massachusetts Ave Opp Forest St
  • Massachusetts Ave @ Forest St
  • Massachusetts Ave Opp Meriam St

Alternative route from Union Square to Lexington, MA by bus and subway via 87, RED LINE and 62

To get from Union Square to Lexington, MA in Lexington, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the 87 bus from Somerville Ave @ Stone Ave station to Davis 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 1 min. The ride fare is $5.80.

61min$5.80
Walk to bus station
Bus - 8787
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 6262
Walk to Lexington, MA
Leaves from Somerville Ave @ Stone Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Somerville Ave @ Stone Ave
    ID 2612
    350 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - 8787
    Wait for bus
    87
    Arlington Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Davis
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Davis Sq.
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Alewife
    2 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
    20 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 Union Square to Lexington, MA?

    The fastest way takes 62 minutes, using Bus line 85, Subway line RED LINE, Bus line 62.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Union Square to Lexington, MA?

    The alternative route takes 61 minutes, using Bus line 87, Subway line RED LINE, Bus line 62.

  • Is there a direct bus between Union Square and Lexington, MA?

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

  • Which bus line goes from Union Square to Lexington, MA?

    The 85 bus line goes from Webster Ave @ Norfolk St station near Union Square in Somerville to Kendall/MIT station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one subway line till Kendall/MIT station near Lexington, MA in Lexington.

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

    The total travel time between Union Square in Somerville and Lexington, MA in Lexington by bus and subway is about 1 hr 2 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Union Square to get to Lexington, MA?

    Get on the 85 bus from the Webster Ave @ Norfolk St stop near Union Square in Somerville.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Union Square and Lexington, MA?

    Get off the bus at the Kendall/MIT stop, which is closest to Lexington, MA in Lexington.

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

    The ride from Union Square to Lexington, MA costs $5.80.