How to get from Central to Medford by subway?

From Central to Medford by subway

To get from Central to Medford in Boston, take the RED LINE subway from Central station to Downtown Crossing station. Next, take the ORANGE LINE subway from Downtown Crossing station to Wellington station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 33 min. The ride fare is $2.40.

33min$2.40
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Walk to Medford
Leaves from Central

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Central
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Ashmont
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Downtown Crossing
    10 min
  • 4
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Oak Grove
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Wellington
    13 min
  • 6
    Walk to Medford
    Walk to
    Medford
    50 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Central to Medford by bus and subway

To get from Central to Medford in Boston, take the 91 bus from Western Ave @ Green St station to Sullivan Square station. Next, take the ORANGE LINE subway from Sullivan Square station to Wellington station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 28 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

28min$4.10
Walk to bus station
Bus - 9191
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Walk to Medford
Leaves from Western Ave @ Green St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Western Ave @ Green St
    ID 2444
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 9191
    Wait for bus
    91
    Sullivan
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sullivan Square
    16 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Sullivan Square
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Oak Grove
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Wellington
    4 min
  • 7
    Walk to Medford
    Walk to
    Medford
    50 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Central to Medford

The distance between Central, Boston and Medford, Boston is approximately 6.09 mi, which can typically be travelled in 33 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Central to Medford 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 Central

Central is located at Central, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Massachusetts Ave @ Prospect St.

Subway stations close to Central:

  • Harvard Square
  • Kendall/MIT
  • Union Square

Bus stations close to Central:

  • Massachusetts Ave @ Prospect St
  • Central - Massachusetts Ave Opp Pearl St
  • Massachusetts Ave @ Pearl St

Public transit stations close to Medford, Boston

Medford is located at Medford, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Riverside Ave @ Bradbury Ave.

Subway stations close to Medford:

  • Sullivan Square
  • East Somerville Station
  • Gilman Square

Bus stations close to Medford:

  • Riverside Ave @ Bradbury Ave
  • Middlesex Ave @ Third St
  • Santilli Circle

Related Routes

From Central to Medford by bus and subway

To get from Central to Medford in Boston, take the 91 bus from Western Ave @ Green St station to Sullivan Square station. Next, take the ORANGE LINE subway from Sullivan Square station to Wellington station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 28 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

28min$4.10
Walk to bus station
Bus - 9191
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Walk to Medford
Leaves from Western Ave @ Green St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Western Ave @ Green St
    ID 2444
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 9191
    Wait for bus
    91
    Sullivan
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sullivan Square
    16 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Sullivan Square
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Oak Grove
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Wellington
    4 min
  • 7
    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 Central to Medford?

    The fastest way takes 33 minutes, using Bus line RED LINE, Bus line ORANGE LINE.

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

    The alternative route takes 28 minutes, using Bus line 91, Bus line ORANGE LINE.

  • Is there a direct subway between Central and Medford?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 subway lines in total. The total travelling time is 33 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Central to Medford?

    The RED LINE subway line goes from Ashmont station near Central in Cambridge to Downtown Crossing station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line till Downtown Crossing station near Medford in Boston.

  • How long does it take to travel from Central to Medford by subway?

    The total travel time between Central in Cambridge and Medford in Boston by subway is about 33 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Central to get to Medford?

    Get on the RED LINE subway from the Ashmont station near Central in Cambridge.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between Central and Medford?

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

  • How much is the subway fare from Central to Medford?

    The ride from Central to Medford costs $2.40.