How to get from Norwood to Melrose by bus, subway and train?

From Norwood to Melrose by bus, subway and train

To get from Norwood to Melrose in Boston, you’ll need to take one bus line, one subway line and one train line: take the 34E bus from Washington St @ Cottage St station to Forest Hills station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ORANGE LINE subway and finally take the HAVERHILL train from North Station station to Melrose Highlands station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 6 min. The ride fare is $10.60.

126min$10.60
Bus - 34E34E
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Train - HAVERHILL
Walk to Melrose
Leaves from Washington St @ Cottage St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Norwood
  • 2
    Bus - 34E34E
    Wait for bus
    34E
    Forest Hills
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Forest Hills
    40 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Forest Hills
    80 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    North Station
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    North Station
    23 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    North Station
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - HAVERHILLHAVERHILL
    Wait for train
    HAVERHILL
    #287 | Reading
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Melrose Highlands
    20 min
  • 10
    Walk to Melrose
    Walk to
    Melrose
    790 yd • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Norwood to Melrose by subway and train

To get from Norwood to Melrose in Boston, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one subway line: take the FRANKLIN/FOXBORO train from Norwood Depot station to Back Bay station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ORANGE LINE subway and finally take the HAVERHILL train from North Station station to Melrose Highlands station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 58 min. The ride fare is $16.90.

118min$16.90
Walk to train station
Train - FRANKLIN/FOXBORO
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Train - HAVERHILL
Walk to Melrose
Leaves from Norwood Depot

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Norwood Depot
    460 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Train - FRANKLIN/FOXBOROFRANKLIN/FOXBORO
    Wait for train
    FRANKLIN/FOXBORO
    #744 | South Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Back Bay
    29 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Back Bay - South End
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    North Station
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    North Station
    9 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    North Station
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - HAVERHILLHAVERHILL
    Wait for train
    HAVERHILL
    #287 | Reading
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Melrose Highlands
    20 min
  • 10
    Walk to Melrose
    Walk to
    Melrose
    790 yd • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Norwood to Melrose

The distance between Norwood, Boston and Melrose, Boston is approximately 22.63 mi, which can typically be travelled in 126 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Norwood to Melrose by bus, subway and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Boston – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Norwood

Norwood is located at Norwood, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Washington St @ Cottage St.

Train stations close to Norwood:

  • Norwood Central
  • Islington
  • Norwood Depot

Bus stations close to Norwood:

  • Washington St @ Cottage St
  • Washington St @ Day St
  • Washington St @ Railroad Ave

Public transit stations close to Melrose, Boston

Melrose is located at Melrose, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Main St @ Short St.

Train stations close to Melrose:

  • Oak Grove

Bus stations close to Melrose:

  • Main St @ Short St
  • Main St @ Melrose St
  • Main St @ W Highland Ave

Related Routes

From Norwood to Melrose by subway and train

To get from Norwood to Melrose in Boston, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one subway line: take the FRANKLIN/FOXBORO train from Norwood Depot station to Back Bay station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ORANGE LINE subway and finally take the HAVERHILL train from North Station station to Melrose Highlands station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 58 min. The ride fare is $16.90.

118min$16.90
Walk to train station
Train - FRANKLIN/FOXBORO
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Train - HAVERHILL
Walk to Melrose
Leaves from Norwood Depot

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Norwood Depot
    460 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Train - FRANKLIN/FOXBOROFRANKLIN/FOXBORO
    Wait for train
    FRANKLIN/FOXBORO
    #744 | South Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Back Bay
    29 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Back Bay - South End
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    North Station
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    North Station
    9 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    North Station
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - HAVERHILLHAVERHILL
    Wait for train
    HAVERHILL
    #287 | Reading
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Melrose Highlands
    20 min
  • 10
    Walk to Melrose
    Walk to
    Melrose
    790 yd • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 126 minutes, using Bus line 34E, Bus line ORANGE LINE, Bus line HAVERHILL.

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

    The alternative route takes 118 minutes, using Bus line FRANKLIN/FOXBORO, Bus line ORANGE LINE, Bus line HAVERHILL.

  • Is there a direct bus between Norwood and Melrose in Boston?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line, one subway line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 6 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Norwood to Melrose in Boston?

    The 34E bus line goes from Forest Hills station near Norwood to Forest Hills station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line and one train line till Forest Hills station near Melrose in Boston

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

    The total travel time between Norwood and Melrose in Boston by bus, subway and train is about 2 hr 6 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Norwood to get to Melrose in Boston?

    Get on the 34E bus from the Forest Hills stop near Norwood in Boston.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Norwood and Melrose in Boston?

    Get off the bus at the Forest Hills station, which is closest to Melrose in Boston.

  • How much is the total bus, subway and train fare from Norwood to Melrose?

    The ride from Norwood to Melrose costs $10.60.