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, you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one bus line: take the RED LINE subway from Central station to Downtown Crossing station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ORANGE LINE subway and finally take the 95 bus from Sullivan Square station to Mystic Ave @ Reardon Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 36 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

36min$4.10
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
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
    Braintree
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Downtown Crossing
    8 min
  • 4
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Oak Grove
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Sullivan Square
    7 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sullivan Square
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 9595
    Wait for bus
    95
    West Medford
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mystic Ave @ Reardon Rd
    ID 2886
    10 min
  • 9
    Walk to Medford, MA
    Walk to
    Medford, MA
    130 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Central to Medford, MA by bus and subway via RED LINE and 96

To get from Central to Medford, MA in Medford, take the RED LINE subway from Central station to Harvard Square station. Next, take the 96 bus from Harvard station to George St @ Main St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 39 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

39min$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
    Harvard Square
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Harvard
    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
    18 min
  • 7
    Walk to Medford, MA
    Walk to
    Medford, MA
    530 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Central to Medford, MA

The distance between Central, Medford and Medford, MA, Medford is approximately 7.66 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.

Public transit stations close to Central

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

Subway stations close to Central:

  • Union Square
  • Kendall/MIT
  • Harvard Square

Bus stations close to Central:

  • Massachusetts Ave @ Inman St
  • Massachusetts Ave Opp Inman St
  • Green St @ Pearl St

Public transit stations close to Medford, MA, Medford

Medford, MA is located at Medford, MA, Medford and the nearest public transit station is Mystic Ave @ Hancock St.

Subway stations close to Medford, MA:

  • Magoun Station
  • Ball Square Station
  • Davis Sq.

Train stations close to Medford, MA:

  • West Medford

Bus stations close to Medford, MA:

  • Mystic Ave @ Hancock St
  • Mystic Ave @ Whyte St
  • Main St @ George St

Related Routes

Alternative route from Central to Medford, MA by bus and subway via RED LINE and 96

To get from Central to Medford, MA in Medford, take the RED LINE subway from Central station to Harvard Square station. Next, take the 96 bus from Harvard station to George St @ Main St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 39 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

39min$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
    Harvard Square
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Harvard
    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
    18 min
  • 7
    Walk to Medford, MA
    Walk to
    Medford, MA
    530 yd • 7 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, Subway line ORANGE LINE, Bus line 95.

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

    The alternative route takes 39 minutes, using Subway line RED LINE, Bus line 96.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 subway lines 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 Braintree station near Central in Cambridge to Downtown Crossing station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line and one bus line till Downtown Crossing station near Medford, MA in Medford.

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

    The total travel time between Central in Cambridge and Medford, MA in Medford 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 Braintree 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 Downtown Crossing stop, which is closest to Medford, MA in Medford.

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

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

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