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

From Mattapan to Malden by bus and subway

To get from Mattapan to Malden in Boston, take the 31 bus from Mattapan station to Forest Hills station. Next, take the ORANGE LINE subway from Forest Hills station to Malden Center station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 57 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

57min$4.10
Bus - 3131
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Leaves from Mattapan

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Mattapan
  • 2
    Bus - 3131
    Wait for bus
    31
    Forest Hills
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Forest Hills
    18 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Forest Hills
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Oak Grove
  • 6
    Ride to subway station Malden Center
    Ride to subway station
    Malden Center
    32 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Mattapan to Malden by bus and subway via 24, RED LINE and ORANGE LINE

To get from Mattapan to Malden in Boston, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 subway lines: take the 24 bus from Mattapan station to Ashmont / Peabody Sq. 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 58 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

58min$4.10
Bus - 2424
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Leaves from Mattapan

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Mattapan
  • 2
    Bus - 2424
    Wait for bus
    24
    Ashmont
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ashmont / Peabody Sq.
    14 min
  • 4
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Downtown Crossing
    18 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
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Public transit directions from Mattapan to Malden

The distance between Mattapan, Boston and Malden, Boston is approximately 13.52 mi, which can typically be travelled in 57 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Mattapan 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 Mattapan

Mattapan is located at Mattapan, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Mattapan.

Subway stations close to Mattapan:

  • Mattapan
  • Capen Street
  • Valley Road

Train stations close to Mattapan:

  • Blue Hill Avenue
  • Morton Street

Bus stations close to Mattapan:

  • Blue Hills Pkwy @ River St
  • River St @ Cummings Hwy
  • River St @ Blue Hill Ave

Public transit stations close to Malden, Boston

Malden is located at Malden, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Malden Center.

Subway stations close to Malden:

  • Wellington
  • Assembly
  • Medford/Tufts Station

Train stations close to Malden:

  • Chelsea
  • Oak Grove

Bus stations close to Malden:

  • Malden Center
  • Pleasant St @ Elm St
  • Summer St @ Chestnut St

Related Routes

Alternative route from Mattapan to Malden by bus and subway via 24, RED LINE and ORANGE LINE

To get from Mattapan to Malden in Boston, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 subway lines: take the 24 bus from Mattapan station to Ashmont / Peabody Sq. 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 58 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

58min$4.10
Bus - 2424
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Leaves from Mattapan

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Mattapan
  • 2
    Bus - 2424
    Wait for bus
    24
    Ashmont
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ashmont / Peabody Sq.
    14 min
  • 4
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Downtown Crossing
    18 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

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 57 minutes, using Bus line 31, Subway line ORANGE LINE.

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

    The alternative route takes 58 minutes, using Bus line 24, Subway line RED LINE, Subway line ORANGE LINE.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one subway line in total. The total travelling time is 57 min.

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

    The 31 bus line goes from Forest Hills station near Mattapan to Forest Hills station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line till Forest Hills station near Malden in Boston

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

    The total travel time between Mattapan and Malden in Boston by bus and subway is about 57 min.

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

    Get on the 31 bus from the Forest Hills stop near Mattapan in Boston.

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

    Get off the bus at the Forest Hills station, which is closest to Malden in Boston.

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

    The ride from Mattapan to Malden costs $4.10.

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