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

From South Station Boston to Malden 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 25 min. The ride fare is $2.40.

25min$2.40
Walk to subway stationSubway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Leaves from South Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    South Station
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 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 Boston to Malden 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 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
    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
    15 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 25 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 South Station.

Subway stations close to South Station Boston:

  • Chinatown
  • Downtown Crossing

Train stations close to South Station Boston:

  • South Station

Bus stations close to South Station Boston:

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

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 Malden Center.

Subway stations close to Malden:

  • Assembly
  • Medford/Tufts Station
  • Wellington

Train stations close to Malden:

  • Chelsea
  • Oak Grove

Bus stations close to Malden:

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

Related Routes

Alternative route from South Station Boston to Malden 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 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
    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
    15 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 25 minutes, using Subway line RED LINE, Subway line ORANGE LINE.

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

    The alternative route takes 28 minutes, using Subway 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 25 min.

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

    The RED LINE subway line goes from South Station station near South Station Boston to Alewife station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line till Alewife 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 25 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 South Station 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 Alewife 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 2:00 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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