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How to get from Lexington to Medford by bus and subway?

From Lexington to Medford by bus and subway

To get from Lexington to Medford in Boston, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 subway lines: take the 76 bus from Watertown St @ Crescent Rd station to Alewife station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED LINE subway and finally take the ORANGE LINE subway from Downtown Crossing station to Wellington station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 17 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

77min$4.10
Walk to bus station
Bus - 7676
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Walk to Medford
Leaves from Watertown St @ Crescent Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Watertown St @ Crescent Rd
    ID 8651
    260 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 7676
    Wait for bus
    76
    Alewife Via Hanscom Airport
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Alewife
    15 min
  • 4
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Ashmont
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Downtown Crossing
    23 min
  • 6
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Oak Grove
  • 7
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Wellington
    20 min
  • 8
    Walk to Medford
    Walk to
    Medford
    50 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Lexington to Medford by bus and subway via 78, 86 and ORANGE LINE

To get from Lexington to Medford in Boston, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the 78 bus from Appleton St @ Lublin St station to Harvard station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 86 bus and finally take the ORANGE LINE subway from Sullivan Square station to Wellington station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 25 min. The ride fare is $5.80.

85min$5.80
Walk to bus station
Bus - 7878
Bus - 8686
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Walk to Medford
Leaves from Appleton St @ Lublin St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Appleton St @ Lublin St
    ID 2466
    710 yd • 9 min
  • 2
    Bus - 7878
    Wait for bus
    78
    Harvard
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Harvard
    32 min
  • 4
    Bus - 8686
    Wait for bus
    86
    Sullivan
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sullivan Square
    22 min
  • 6
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Sullivan Square
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Oak Grove
  • 8
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Wellington
    6 min
  • 9
    Walk to Medford
    Walk to
    Medford
    50 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Lexington to Medford

The distance between Lexington, Boston and Medford, Boston is approximately 14.3 mi, which can typically be travelled in 77 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Lexington to Medford 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 Lexington

Lexington is located at Lexington, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Watertown St @ Peacock Farm Rd.

Train stations close to Lexington:

  • Waverley
  • Belmont

Bus stations close to Lexington:

  • Watertown St @ Peacock Farm Rd
  • Watertown St @ Crescent Rd
  • Wadsworth Rd @ Appleton St

Public transit stations close to Medford, Boston

Medford is located at Medford, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Fellsway @ Wellington Circle Shopping Ctr.

Subway stations close to Medford:

  • Sullivan Square
  • East Somerville Station
  • Assembly

Bus stations close to Medford:

  • Fellsway @ Wellington Circle Shopping Ctr
  • Middlesex Ave @ Third St
  • Corporation Way After Bridge

Alternative route from Lexington to Medford by bus and subway via 78, 86 and ORANGE LINE

To get from Lexington to Medford in Boston, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the 78 bus from Appleton St @ Lublin St station to Harvard station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 86 bus and finally take the ORANGE LINE subway from Sullivan Square station to Wellington station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 25 min. The ride fare is $5.80.

85min$5.80
Walk to bus station
Bus - 7878
Bus - 8686
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Walk to Medford
Leaves from Appleton St @ Lublin St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Appleton St @ Lublin St
    ID 2466
    710 yd • 9 min
  • 2
    Bus - 7878
    Wait for bus
    78
    Harvard
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Harvard
    32 min
  • 4
    Bus - 8686
    Wait for bus
    86
    Sullivan
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sullivan Square
    22 min
  • 6
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Sullivan Square
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Oak Grove
  • 8
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Wellington
    6 min
  • 9
    Walk to Medford
    Walk to
    Medford
    50 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Lexington to Medford?

    The fastest way takes 77 minutes, using Bus line 76, Bus line RED LINE, Bus line ORANGE LINE.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Lexington to Medford?

    The alternative route takes 85 minutes, using Bus line 78, Bus line 86, Bus line ORANGE LINE.

  • Is there a direct bus between Lexington and Medford in Boston?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 subway lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 17 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Lexington to Medford in Boston?

    The 76 bus line goes from Watertown St @ Crescent Rd station near Lexington to Alewife Via Hanscom Airport station. From there you’ll have to take 2 subway lines till Alewife Via Hanscom Airport station near Medford in Boston

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

    The total travel time between Lexington and Medford in Boston by bus and subway is about 1 hr 17 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Lexington to get to Medford in Boston?

    Get on the 76 bus from the Watertown St @ Crescent Rd stop near Lexington in Boston.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Lexington and Medford in Boston?

    Get off the bus at the Alewife Via Hanscom Airport station, which is closest to Medford in Boston.

  • How much is the bus fare from Lexington to Medford?

    The ride from Lexington to Medford costs $4.10.

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