How to get from Alewife to Medford, MA by bus and subway?

From Alewife to Medford, MA by bus and subway

To get from Alewife to Medford, MA you’ll need to take one subway line and 2 bus lines: take the RED LINE subway from Alewife station to Davis Sq. station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 89 bus and finally take the 101 bus from Broadway @ Main St station to Main St @ Hancock Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 34 min. The ride fare is $2.40. The bus and subway schedule from Alewife may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Medford, MA on the Moovit app.

34min$2.40
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 8989
Bus - 101101
Walk to Medford, MA
Leaves from Alewife

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Alewife
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Ashmont
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Davis Sq.
    2 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Davis
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 8989
    Wait for bus
    89
    Sullivan
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Broadway Opp Main St
    ID 2703
    9 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Broadway @ Main St
    ID 2729
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 101101
    Wait for bus
    101
    Malden
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Main St @ Hancock Ave
    ID 5315
    5 min
  • 10
    Walk to Medford, MA
    Walk to
    Medford, MA
    350 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Alewife to Medford, MA

The distance between Alewife and Medford, MA is approximately 4.08 mi, which can typically be travelled in 34 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Alewife to Medford, MA by bus and subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in Medford – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Subway schedule from Alewife to Medford, MA

To check the bus and subway schedule from Alewife to Medford, MA using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Alewife) and destination (Medford, MA), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and subway routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and subway, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and subway schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Alewife to Medford, MA?

    The fastest way takes 34 minutes, using Subway line RED LINE, Bus line 89, Bus line 101.

  • Is there a direct subway between Alewife and Medford, MA?

    No, you’ll have to take one subway line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 34 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Alewife to Medford, MA?

    The RED LINE subway line goes from Davis Sq. station near Alewife in Cambridge to Davis station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Davis station near Medford, MA.

  • How long does it take to travel from Alewife to Medford, MA by subway and bus?

    The total travel time between Alewife and Medford, MA by subway and bus is about 34 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Alewife to get to Medford, MA?

    Get on the RED LINE subway from the Davis Sq. station near Alewife in Cambridge.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between Alewife and Medford, MA?

    Get off the subway at the Davis stop, which is closest to Medford, MA.

  • When is the last bus from Alewife to Medford, MA?

    The last bus from Alewife in Cambridge to Medford, MA in Medford is the Harvard - Medford Square line. It leaves the Davis stop at 7:25 PM.

  • When is the last subway from Alewife to Medford, MA?

    The last subway from Alewife in Cambridge to Medford, MA in Medford is the Red Line line. It leaves the Alewife station at 7:25 PM.

  • How much is the subway fare from Alewife to Medford, MA?

    The ride from Alewife to Medford, MA costs $2.40.

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