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

From South Station Boston to Medford, MA by bus and subway

To get from South Station Boston 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 34 min. The ride fare is $4.10. The bus and subway schedule from South Station Boston may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Medford, MA on the Moovit app.

34min$4.10
Walk to subway station
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Bus - 9595
Walk to Medford, MA
Leaves from South Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    South Station
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 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
    10 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

Alternative route from South Station Boston to Medford, MA by bus and subway via RED LINE and 96

To get from South Station Boston to Medford, MA in Medford, take the RED LINE subway from South Station 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 44 min. The ride fare is $4.10. The bus and subway schedule from South Station Boston may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Medford, MA on the Moovit app.

44min$4.10
Walk to subway station
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 9696
Walk to Medford, MA
Leaves from South Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    South Station
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Porter
    18 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
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Public transit directions from South Station Boston to Medford, MA

The distance between South Station Boston and Medford, MA is approximately 5.6 mi, which can typically be travelled in 34 min. Moovit will show you the directions from South Station Boston 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 Boston to Medford, MA

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

Related Routes

Alternative route from South Station Boston to Medford, MA by bus and subway via RED LINE and 96

To get from South Station Boston to Medford, MA in Medford, take the RED LINE subway from South Station 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 44 min. The ride fare is $4.10. The bus and subway schedule from South Station Boston may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Medford, MA on the Moovit app.

44min$4.10
Walk to subway station
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 9696
Walk to Medford, MA
Leaves from South Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    South Station
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Porter
    18 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

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from South Station Boston to Medford, MA?

    The fastest way takes 34 minutes, using Subway line RED LINE, Subway line ORANGE LINE, Bus line 95.

  • What is the alternative route to get from South Station Boston to Medford, MA?

    The alternative route takes 44 minutes, using Subway line RED LINE, Bus line 96.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    The last train from South Station Boston in Boston to Medford, MA in Medford is the Lowell line. It leaves the North Station station at 7:45 PM.

  • When is the last subway from South Station Boston to Medford, MA?

    The last subway from South Station Boston in Boston to Medford, MA in Medford is the Green Line E line. It leaves the Park Street station at 9:20 PM.

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

    The ride from South Station Boston to Medford, MA costs $4.10.

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