How to get from South Station to Malden by subway?

From South Station to Malden by subway

To get from South Station to Malden in Boston, take the RED LINE subway from South Station station to Downtown Crossing station. Next, take the ORANGE LINE subway from Downtown Crossing station to Malden Center station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 22 min. The ride fare is $2.40.

22min$2.40
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Leaves from South Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    South Station
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Downtown Crossing
    2 min
  • 4
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Oak Grove
  • 5
    Ride to subway station Malden Center
    Ride to subway station
    Malden Center
    15 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from South Station to Malden by subway via ORANGE LINE

Take one direct subway from South Station to Malden in Boston: take the ORANGE LINE subway from Downtown Crossing station to Malden Center station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 28 min. The ride fare is $2.40.

28min$2.40
Walk to subway stationSubway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Leaves from Downtown Crossing

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Downtown Crossing
    470 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Oak Grove
  • 3
    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 South Station to Malden

The distance between South Station, Boston and Malden, Boston is approximately 5.76 mi, which can typically be travelled in 22 min. Moovit will show you the directions from South Station to Malden by subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in Boston – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to South Station

South Station is located at South Station, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Tufts Medical Center.

Subway stations close to South Station:

  • Tufts Medical Center
  • Chinatown
  • Downtown Crossing

Train stations close to South Station:

  • South Station

Bus stations close to South Station:

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

Ferry stations close to South Station:

  • Rowes Wharf

Public transit stations close to Malden, Boston

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

Subway stations close to Malden:

  • Wellington
  • Assembly
  • Medford/Tufts Station

Train stations close to Malden:

  • Chelsea
  • Oak Grove

Bus stations close to Malden:

  • Pleasant St @ Russell St
  • Pleasant St Opp Russell St
  • Florence St @ Ramsdell Rd

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Alternative route from South Station to Malden by subway via ORANGE LINE

Take one direct subway from South Station to Malden in Boston: take the ORANGE LINE subway from Downtown Crossing station to Malden Center station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 28 min. The ride fare is $2.40.

28min$2.40
Walk to subway stationSubway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Leaves from Downtown Crossing

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Downtown Crossing
    470 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Oak Grove
  • 3
    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 South Station to Malden?

    The fastest way takes 22 minutes, using Subway line RED LINE, Subway line ORANGE LINE.

  • What is the alternative route to get from South Station to Malden?

    The alternative route takes 28 minutes, using Subway line ORANGE LINE.

  • Is there a direct subway between South Station and Malden in Boston?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 subway lines in total. The total travelling time is 22 min.

  • Which subway line goes from South Station to Malden in Boston?

    The RED LINE subway line goes from Alewife station near South Station to Downtown Crossing station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line till Downtown Crossing station near Malden in Boston

  • How long does it take to travel from South Station to Malden in Boston by subway?

    The total travel time between South Station and Malden in Boston by subway is about 22 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near South Station to get to Malden in Boston?

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

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between South Station and Malden in Boston?

    Get off the subway at the Downtown Crossing station, which is closest to Malden in Boston.

  • When is the last train from South Station to Malden in Boston?

    The last train from South Station to Malden in Boston is the Haverhill line. It leaves the North Station station at 6:40 PM.

  • How much is the subway fare from South Station to Malden?

    The ride from South Station to Malden costs $2.40.

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