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

By subway

To get from South Station Boston 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 36 min. The ride fare is $2.40.

36min$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 Boston
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Downtown Crossing
    3 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
    24 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by subway via ORANGE LINE

Take one direct subway from South Station Boston 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 37 min. The ride fare is $2.40.

37min$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
    510 yd • 7 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
    24 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from South Station Boston to Malden

The distance between South Station Boston, Boston and Malden, Boston is approximately 5.76 mi, which can typically be travelled in 36 min. Moovit will show you the directions from South Station Boston 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 Boston

South Station Boston is located at South Station Boston, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Essex St @ Atlantic Ave.

Subway stations close to South Station Boston:

  • Downtown Crossing
  • Chinatown

Train stations close to South Station Boston:

  • South Station

Bus stations close to South Station Boston:

  • Essex St @ Atlantic Ave
  • Boston (South Station)
  • Summer St @ Atlantic Ave

Ferry stations close to South Station Boston:

  • Rowes Wharf

Public transit stations close to Malden, Boston

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

Subway stations close to Malden:

  • Wellington
  • Assembly
  • Medford/Tufts Station

Train stations close to Malden:

  • Oak Grove
  • Chelsea

Bus stations close to Malden:

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

Related Routes

Alternative route by subway via ORANGE LINE

Take one direct subway from South Station Boston 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 37 min. The ride fare is $2.40.

37min$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
    510 yd • 7 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
    24 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 36 minutes, using Bus line RED LINE, Bus line ORANGE LINE.

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

    The alternative route takes 37 minutes, using Bus line ORANGE LINE.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 subway lines in total. The total travelling time is 36 min.

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

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

    The total travel time between South Station Boston and Malden in Boston by subway is about 36 min.

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

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

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

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

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

    The first train from South Station Boston to Malden in Boston is Haverhill. It leaves the North Station station at 1:55 AM.

  • When is the first subway from South Station Boston to Malden in Boston?

    The first subway from South Station Boston to Malden in Boston is Orange Line. It leaves the Downtown Crossing station at 1:34 AM.

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

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

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