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

From Medford to Melrose by bus and subway

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 22 min. The ride fare is $4.10. The bus and subway schedule from Medford may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Melrose on the Moovit app.

22min$4.10
Walk to subway station
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Bus - 137137
Leaves from Wellington

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Wellington
    70 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
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Washington St @ Grove St
    ID 5992
    40 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

Alternative route from Medford to Melrose by bus and subway via ORANGE LINE and 131

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 37 min. The ride fare is $4.10. The bus and subway schedule from Medford may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Melrose on the Moovit app.

37min$4.10
Walk to subway station
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Bus - 131131
Leaves from Wellington

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Wellington
    70 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
    3 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
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Public transit directions from Medford to Melrose

The distance between Medford, Boston and Melrose, Boston is approximately 5.17 mi, which can typically be travelled in 22 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.

Bus And Subway schedule from Medford to Melrose

To check the bus and subway schedule from Medford to Melrose using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Medford) and destination (Melrose), 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 Medford to Melrose by bus and subway via ORANGE LINE and 131

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 37 min. The ride fare is $4.10. The bus and subway schedule from Medford may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Melrose on the Moovit app.

37min$4.10
Walk to subway station
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Bus - 131131
Leaves from Wellington

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Wellington
    70 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
    3 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

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 22 minutes, using Subway line ORANGE LINE, Bus line 137.

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

    The alternative route takes 37 minutes, using Subway line ORANGE LINE, Bus line 131.

  • 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 22 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 22 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 bus from Medford to Melrose in Boston?

    The last bus from Medford to Melrose in Boston is the Wellington - Woodland Rd line. It leaves the Wellington stop at 9:25 PM.

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

    The first subway from Medford to Melrose in Boston is Orange Line. It leaves the Wellington station at 8:08 PM.

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

    The ride from Medford to Melrose costs $4.10.

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