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How to get from Government Center to Melrose by bus and subway?

From Government Center to Melrose by bus and subway

To get from Government Center to Melrose in Boston, take the ORANGE LINE subway from State Street 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 45 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

45min$4.10
Walk to subway stationSubway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Bus - 137137
Leaves from State Street

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    State Street
    170 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Oak Grove
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Oak Grove
    26 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

Alternative route from Government Center to Melrose by bus and subway via ORANGE LINE and 132

To get from Government Center to Melrose in Boston, take the ORANGE LINE subway from State Street station to Malden Center station. Next, take the 132 bus from Malden Center station to Pleasant St @ Wyoming Ave - Wyoming Sq station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 8 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

68min$4.10
Walk to subway stationSubway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Bus - 132132
Walk to Melrose
Leaves from State Street

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    State Street
    170 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Oak Grove
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Malden Center
    22 min
  • 4
    Bus - 132132
    Wait for bus
    132
    Redstone
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Pleasant St @ Wyoming Ave - Wyoming Sq
    ID 25974
    6 min
  • 6
    Walk to Melrose
    Walk to
    Melrose
    1.23 mi • 26 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Government Center to Melrose

The distance between Government Center, Boston and Melrose, Boston is approximately 8.61 mi, which can typically be travelled in 45 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Government Center 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 Government Center

Government Center is located at Government Center, Boston and the nearest public transit station is State St @ Washington Mall - State St Sta.

Subway stations close to Government Center:

  • State Street
  • Bowdoin
  • Park Street

Bus stations close to Government Center:

  • State St @ Washington Mall - State St Sta
  • State - Devonshire St @ State St
  • Congress St @ State St

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 @ Linden Rd
  • Main St Opp Linden Rd

Alternative route from Government Center to Melrose by bus and subway via ORANGE LINE and 132

To get from Government Center to Melrose in Boston, take the ORANGE LINE subway from State Street station to Malden Center station. Next, take the 132 bus from Malden Center station to Pleasant St @ Wyoming Ave - Wyoming Sq station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 8 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

68min$4.10
Walk to subway stationSubway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Bus - 132132
Walk to Melrose
Leaves from State Street

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    State Street
    170 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Oak Grove
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Malden Center
    22 min
  • 4
    Bus - 132132
    Wait for bus
    132
    Redstone
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Pleasant St @ Wyoming Ave - Wyoming Sq
    ID 25974
    6 min
  • 6
    Walk to Melrose
    Walk to
    Melrose
    1.23 mi • 26 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Government Center to Melrose?

    The fastest way takes 45 minutes, using Bus line ORANGE LINE, Bus line 137.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Government Center to Melrose?

    The alternative route takes 68 minutes, using Bus line ORANGE LINE, Bus line 132.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one subway line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 45 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Government Center to Melrose in Boston?

    The ORANGE LINE subway line goes from State Street station near Government Center 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 Government Center to Melrose in Boston by subway and bus?

    The total travel time between Government Center and Melrose in Boston by subway and bus is about 45 min.

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

    Get on the ORANGE LINE subway from the State Street station near Government Center in Boston.

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

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

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

    The first subway from Government Center to Melrose in Boston is Orange Line. It leaves the State Street station at 8:08 PM.

  • When is the first train from Government Center to Melrose in Boston?

    The first train from Government Center to Melrose in Boston is Haverhill. It leaves the North Station station at 1:55 AM.

  • How much is the subway fare from Government Center to Melrose?

    The ride from Government Center to Melrose costs $4.10.

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