How to get from Boston South Station to Malden by subway?

From Boston South Station to Malden by subway

To get from Boston 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 25 min. The ride fare is $2.40.

25min$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
    Boston 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
    18 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

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

Take one direct subway from Boston South Station to Malden in Boston: take the ORANGE LINE subway from State Street station to Malden Center station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 29 min. The ride fare is $2.40.

29min$2.40
Walk to subway stationSubway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Leaves from State Street

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    State Street
    740 yd • 9 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
    16 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Boston South Station to Malden

The distance between Boston South Station, Boston and Malden, Boston is approximately 5.76 mi, which can typically be travelled in 25 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Boston 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 Boston South Station

Boston South Station is located at Boston South Station, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Summer St @ South Station - Red Line Entrance.

Subway stations close to Boston South Station:

  • Downtown Crossing
  • Chinatown

Bus stations close to Boston South Station:

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

Ferry stations close to Boston South Station:

  • Rowes Wharf

Public transit stations close to Malden, Boston

Malden is located at Malden, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Main St Opp Pleasant St.

Subway stations close to Malden:

  • Medford/Tufts Station
  • Assembly
  • Wellington

Train stations close to Malden:

  • Oak Grove
  • Chelsea

Bus stations close to Malden:

  • Main St Opp Pleasant St
  • Centre St @ Pleasant St
  • Pleasant St @ Elm St

Related Routes

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

Take one direct subway from Boston South Station to Malden in Boston: take the ORANGE LINE subway from State Street station to Malden Center station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 29 min. The ride fare is $2.40.

29min$2.40
Walk to subway stationSubway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Leaves from State Street

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    State Street
    740 yd • 9 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
    16 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Boston South Station to Malden?

    The fastest way takes 25 minutes, using Bus line RED LINE, Bus line ORANGE LINE.

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

    The alternative route takes 29 minutes, using Bus line ORANGE LINE.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 subway lines in total. The total travelling time is 25 min.

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

    The RED LINE subway line goes from Alewife station near Boston 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 Boston South Station to Malden in Boston by subway?

    The total travel time between Boston South Station and Malden in Boston by subway is about 25 min.

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

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

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

    The last subway from Boston South Station to Malden in Boston is the Orange Line line. It leaves the Downtown Crossing station at 8:49 PM.

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

    The last train from Boston South Station to Malden in Boston is the Haverhill line. It leaves the North Station station at 7:40 PM.

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

    The ride from Boston South Station to Malden costs $2.40.