How to get from Medford to Melrose by bus and subway?

By bus and subway

To get from Medford to Melrose in Boston, take the ORANGE LINE subway from Wellington station to Malden Center station. Next, take the 131 bus from Malden Center station to Main St @ Green St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 42 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

42min$4.10
Walk to subway stationSubway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Bus - 131131
Leaves from Wellington

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Wellington
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Oak Grove
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Malden Center
    4 min
  • 4
    Bus - 131131
    Wait for bus
    131
    Melrose Highlands Via Oak Grove
  • 5
    Ride to bus station Main St @ Green St
    Ride to bus station
    Main St @ Green St
    ID 9233
    27 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and subway via ORANGE LINE and 137

To get from Medford to Melrose in Boston, take the ORANGE LINE subway from Wellington station to Oak Grove station. Next, take the 137 bus from Washington St @ Grove St station to Main St @ Green St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 30 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

30min$4.10
Walk to subway stationSubway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Bus - 137137
Leaves from Wellington

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Wellington
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Oak Grove
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Oak Grove
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Washington St @ Grove St
    ID 5992
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 137137
    Wait for bus
    137
    Reading Depot
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Main St @ Green St
    Ride to bus station
    Main St @ Green St
    ID 9233
    10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Medford to Melrose

The distance between Medford, Boston and Melrose, Boston is approximately 8.94 mi, which can typically be travelled in 42 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Medford to Melrose by bus and subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in Boston – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Medford

Medford is located at Medford, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Corporation Way After Bridge.

Subway stations close to Medford:

  • East Somerville Station
  • Gilman Square
  • Assembly

Bus stations close to Medford:

  • Corporation Way After Bridge
  • Corporation Way
  • Santilli Circle

Public transit stations close to Melrose, Boston

Melrose is located at Melrose, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Melrose Highlands.

Train stations close to Melrose:

  • Oak Grove

Bus stations close to Melrose:

  • Melrose Highlands
  • Main St @ E Highland Ave
  • Main St @ W Highland Ave

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and subway via ORANGE LINE and 137

To get from Medford to Melrose in Boston, take the ORANGE LINE subway from Wellington station to Oak Grove station. Next, take the 137 bus from Washington St @ Grove St station to Main St @ Green St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 30 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

30min$4.10
Walk to subway stationSubway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Bus - 137137
Leaves from Wellington

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Wellington
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Oak Grove
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Oak Grove
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Washington St @ Grove St
    ID 5992
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 137137
    Wait for bus
    137
    Reading Depot
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Main St @ Green St
    Ride to bus station
    Main St @ Green St
    ID 9233
    10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Medford to Melrose?

    The fastest way takes 42 minutes, using Bus line ORANGE LINE, Bus line 131.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Medford to Melrose?

    The alternative route takes 30 minutes, using Bus line ORANGE LINE, Bus line 137.

  • Is there a direct subway between Medford and Melrose in Boston?

    No, you’ll have to take one subway line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 42 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Medford to Melrose in Boston?

    The ORANGE LINE subway line goes from Wellington station near Medford to Oak Grove station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Oak Grove station near Melrose in Boston

  • How long does it take to travel from Medford to Melrose in Boston by subway and bus?

    The total travel time between Medford and Melrose in Boston by subway and bus is about 42 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Medford to get to Melrose in Boston?

    Get on the ORANGE LINE subway from the Wellington station near Medford in Boston.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between Medford and Melrose in Boston?

    Get off the subway at the Oak Grove stop, which is closest to Melrose in Boston.

  • When is the last subway from Medford to Melrose in Boston?

    The last subway from Medford to Melrose in Boston is the Orange Line line. It leaves the Wellington station at 9:21 PM.

  • How much is the subway fare from Medford to Melrose?

    The ride from Medford to Melrose costs $4.10.

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