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

From Central to Medford, MA by bus and subway

To get from Central to Medford, MA in Medford, take the RED LINE subway from Central station to Porter station. Next, take the 96 bus from Massachusetts Ave @ Porter Red Line Sta station to George St @ Main St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 36 min. The ride fare is $4.10. The bus and subway schedule from Central may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Medford, MA on the Moovit app.

36min$4.10
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 9696
Walk to Medford, MA
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
    Alewife
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Porter
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Massachusetts Ave @ Porter Red Line Sta
    ID 23151
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 9696
    Wait for bus
    96
    Medford Square
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    George St @ Main St
    ID 5040
    14 min
  • 7
    Walk to Medford, MA
    Walk to
    Medford, MA
    530 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Central to Medford, MA by bus and subway via RED LINE, 94 and 95

To get from Central to Medford, MA you’ll need to take one subway line and 2 bus lines: take the RED LINE subway from Central station to Davis Sq. station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 94 bus and finally take the 95 bus from West Medford station to Mystic Ave Opp Reardon Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 42 min. The ride fare is $5.80. The bus and subway schedule from Central may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Medford, MA on the Moovit app.

42min$5.80
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 9494
Bus - 9595
Walk to Medford, MA
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
    Alewife
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Davis Sq.
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Davis
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 9494
    Wait for bus
    94
    Medford Square
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    West Medford
    11 min
  • 7
    Bus - 9595
    Wait for bus
    95
    Sullivan
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mystic Ave Opp Reardon Rd
    ID 2890
    9 min
  • 9
    Walk to Medford, MA
    Walk to
    Medford, MA
    120 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Central to Medford, MA

The distance between Central and Medford, MA is approximately 5.13 mi, which can typically be travelled in 36 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Central 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 Central to Medford, MA

To check the bus and subway schedule from Central to Medford, MA using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Central) 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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Alternative route from Central to Medford, MA by bus and subway via RED LINE, 94 and 95

To get from Central to Medford, MA you’ll need to take one subway line and 2 bus lines: take the RED LINE subway from Central station to Davis Sq. station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 94 bus and finally take the 95 bus from West Medford station to Mystic Ave Opp Reardon Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 42 min. The ride fare is $5.80. The bus and subway schedule from Central may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Medford, MA on the Moovit app.

42min$5.80
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 9494
Bus - 9595
Walk to Medford, MA
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
    Alewife
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Davis Sq.
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Davis
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 9494
    Wait for bus
    94
    Medford Square
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    West Medford
    11 min
  • 7
    Bus - 9595
    Wait for bus
    95
    Sullivan
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mystic Ave Opp Reardon Rd
    ID 2890
    9 min
  • 9
    Walk to Medford, MA
    Walk to
    Medford, MA
    120 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 36 minutes, using Subway line RED LINE, Bus line 96.

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

    The alternative route takes 42 minutes, using Subway line RED LINE, Bus line 94, Bus line 95.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one subway line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 36 min.

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

    The RED LINE subway line goes from Porter station near Central in Cambridge to Massachusetts Ave @ Porter Red Line Sta station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Massachusetts Ave @ Porter Red Line Sta station near Medford, MA.

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

    The total travel time between Central and Medford, MA by subway and bus is about 36 min.

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

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

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

    Get off the subway at the Massachusetts Ave @ Porter Red Line Sta stop, which is closest to Medford, MA.

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

    The last subway from Central in Cambridge to Medford, MA in Medford is the Red Line line. It leaves the Central station at 10:07 PM.

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

    The ride from Central to Medford, MA costs $4.10.

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