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

From South Station to Medford, MA by bus and subway

To get from South Station to Medford, MA you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one bus line: take the RED LINE subway from South Station 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 35 min. The ride fare is $2.40. The bus and subway schedule from South Station may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Medford, MA on the Moovit app.

35min$2.40
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Bus - 9595
Walk to Medford, MA
Leaves from South Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    South Station
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Downtown Crossing
    2 min
  • 4
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Oak Grove
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Sullivan Square
    8 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sullivan Square
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 9595
    Wait for bus
    95
    Arlington Center
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mystic Ave @ Reardon Rd
    ID 2886
    12 min
  • 9
    Walk to Medford, MA
    Walk to
    Medford, MA
    130 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from South Station to Medford, MA

The distance between South Station and Medford, MA is approximately 5.53 mi, which can typically be travelled in 35 min. Moovit will show you the directions from South Station 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 South Station to Medford, MA

To check the bus and subway schedule from South Station to Medford, MA using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (South Station) 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 South Station to Medford, MA?

    The fastest way takes 35 minutes, using Subway line RED LINE, Subway line ORANGE LINE, Bus line 95.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 subway lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 35 min.

  • Which subway line goes from South Station to Medford, MA?

    The RED LINE subway line goes from Downtown Crossing station near South Station in Boston to Sullivan Square station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line and one bus line till Sullivan Square station near Medford, MA.

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

    The total travel time between South Station and Medford, MA by subway and bus is about 35 min.

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

    Get on the RED LINE subway from the Downtown Crossing station near South Station in Boston.

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

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

  • When is the first train from South Station to Medford, MA?

    The first train from South Station in Boston to Medford, MA in Medford is Lowell. It leaves the North Station at 1:20 AM.

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

    The ride from South Station to Medford, MA costs $2.40.

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