How to get from Randolph to Malden by bus and subway?

From Randolph to Malden by bus and subway

To get from Randolph to Malden in Boston, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 subway lines: take the 238 bus from North St @ Union St station to Quincy Adams station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED LINE subway and finally take the ORANGE LINE subway from Downtown Crossing station to Malden Center station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 20 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

80min$4.10
Walk to bus station
Bus - 238238
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Leaves from North St @ Union St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    North St @ Union St
    ID 4275
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 238238
    Wait for bus
    238
    Quincy Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Quincy Adams
    28 min
  • 4
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Downtown Crossing
    25 min
  • 6
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Oak Grove
  • 7
    Ride to subway station Malden Center
    Ride to subway station
    Malden Center
    15 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Randolph to Malden by bus and subway via 12, RED LINE and ORANGE LINE

To get from Randolph to Malden in Boston, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 subway lines: take the 12 bus from S. Main St. @ Union St. station to Ashmont Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED LINE subway and finally take the ORANGE LINE subway from Downtown Crossing station to Malden Center station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 13 min. The ride fare is $2.40.

73min$2.40
Walk to bus station
Bus - 1212
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Leaves from S. Main St. @ Union St.

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    S. Main St. @ Union St.
    ID 684
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 1212
    Wait for bus
    12
    Ashmont
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ashmont Station
    ID 738
    29 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Ashmont / Peabody Sq.
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Downtown Crossing
    18 min
  • 7
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Oak Grove
  • 8
    Ride to subway station Malden Center
    Ride to subway station
    Malden Center
    15 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Randolph to Malden

The distance between Randolph, Boston and Malden, Boston is approximately 22.8 mi, which can typically be travelled in 80 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Randolph to Malden by bus and subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in Boston – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Randolph

Randolph is located at Randolph, Boston and the nearest public transit station is South Main St And North St.

Bus stations close to Randolph:

  • South Main St And North St
  • N Main St Opp Memorial Pkwy
  • North Main St And Turner Ln

Public transit stations close to Malden, Boston

Malden is located at Malden, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Centre St @ Pleasant St.

Subway stations close to Malden:

  • Medford/Tufts Station
  • Assembly
  • Wellington

Train stations close to Malden:

  • Chelsea
  • Oak Grove

Bus stations close to Malden:

  • Centre St @ Pleasant St
  • Florence St @ Washington St
  • Pleasant St @ Elm St

Related Routes

Alternative route from Randolph to Malden by bus and subway via 12, RED LINE and ORANGE LINE

To get from Randolph to Malden in Boston, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 subway lines: take the 12 bus from S. Main St. @ Union St. station to Ashmont Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED LINE subway and finally take the ORANGE LINE subway from Downtown Crossing station to Malden Center station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 13 min. The ride fare is $2.40.

73min$2.40
Walk to bus station
Bus - 1212
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Leaves from S. Main St. @ Union St.

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    S. Main St. @ Union St.
    ID 684
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 1212
    Wait for bus
    12
    Ashmont
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ashmont Station
    ID 738
    29 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Ashmont / Peabody Sq.
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Downtown Crossing
    18 min
  • 7
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Oak Grove
  • 8
    Ride to subway station Malden Center
    Ride to subway station
    Malden Center
    15 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Randolph to Malden?

    The fastest way takes 80 minutes, using Bus line 238, Subway line RED LINE, Subway line ORANGE LINE.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Randolph to Malden?

    The alternative route takes 73 minutes, using Bus line 12, Subway line RED LINE, Subway line ORANGE LINE.

  • Is there a direct bus between Randolph and Malden in Boston?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 subway lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 20 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Randolph to Malden in Boston?

    The 238 bus line goes from North St @ Union St station near Randolph to Quincy Center station. From there you’ll have to take 2 subway lines till Quincy Center station near Malden in Boston.

  • How long does it take to travel from Randolph to Malden in Boston by bus and subway?

    The total travel time between Randolph and Malden in Boston by bus and subway is about 1 hr 20 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Randolph to get to Malden in Boston?

    Get on the 238 bus from the North St @ Union St stop near Randolph in Boston.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Randolph and Malden in Boston?

    Get off the bus at the Quincy Center station, which is closest to Malden in Boston.

  • How much is the bus fare from Randolph to Malden?

    The ride from Randolph to Malden costs $4.10.

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