How to get from Central to Methuen by bus, subway and train?

From Central to Methuen by bus, subway and train

To get from Central to Methuen in Methuen Town, you’ll need to take one subway line, one train line and one bus line: take the RED LINE subway from Central station to Charles/Mgh station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the DOWNEASTER train and finally take the 1 bus from River Street & Comeau Bridge station to Methuen Plaza - Walmart station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 42 min.

162min
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Train - DOWNEASTERDOWNEASTER
Bus - 11
Walk to Methuen
Leaves from Central

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Central
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Ashmont
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Charles/Mgh
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    North Station
    0.61 mi • 13 min
  • 5
    Train - DOWNEASTERDOWNEASTER
    Wait for train
    DOWNEASTER
    Brunswick
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Haverhill
    48 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    River Street & Comeau Bridge
    ID 8932256
    180 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 11
    Wait for bus
    1
    Buckley Transportation Center
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Methuen Plaza - Walmart
    ID 8933012
    23 min
  • 10
    Walk to Methuen
    Walk to
    Methuen
    Osgood Street
    1.86 mi • 39 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Central to Methuen by bus, subway and train via RED LINE, LOWELL and 24

To get from Central to Methuen in Methuen Town, you’ll need to take one subway line, one train line and one bus line: take the RED LINE subway from Central station to Charles/Mgh station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LOWELL train and finally take the 24 bus from Robert B. Kennedy Transfer Center station to Merrimack Plaza - Market Basket station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 44 min. The ride fare is $12.90.

164min$12.90
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Train - LOWELL
Bus - 2424
Walk to Methuen
Leaves from Central

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Central
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Ashmont
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Charles/Mgh
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    North Station
    0.61 mi • 13 min
  • 5
    Train - LOWELLLOWELL
    Wait for train
    LOWELL
    #313 | Lowell
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Lowell
    45 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Robert B. Kennedy Transfer Center
    ID 8941902
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 2424
    Wait for bus
    24
    Buckley Transportation Center
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Merrimack Plaza - Market Basket
    ID 8936788
    27 min
  • 10
    Walk to Methuen
    Walk to
    Methuen
    Osgood Street
    1.67 mi • 34 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
The Most Popular Urban Mobility App in Boston.
All local mobility options in one app

Public transit directions from Central to Methuen

The distance between Central, Methuen Town and Methuen, Methuen Town is approximately 44.41 mi, which can typically be travelled in 162 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Central to Methuen by bus, subway and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Methuen Town – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Central

Central is located at Central, Methuen Town and the nearest public transit station is Massachusetts Ave @ Prospect St.

Subway stations close to Central:

  • Harvard Square
  • Kendall/MIT
  • Union Square

Bus stations close to Central:

  • Massachusetts Ave @ Prospect St
  • Central - Massachusetts Ave Opp Pearl St
  • Massachusetts Ave @ Pearl St

Public transit stations close to Methuen, Methuen Town

Methuen is located at Osgood Street, Methuen Town and the nearest public transit station is Pelham Street & Pelham Avenue.

Train stations close to Methuen:

  • Lawrence

Bus stations close to Methuen:

  • Pelham Street & Pelham Avenue
  • Mystic Street - Methuen Housing
  • Pelham Street - Park & Ride

Related Routes

Alternative route from Central to Methuen by bus, subway and train via RED LINE, LOWELL and 24

To get from Central to Methuen in Methuen Town, you’ll need to take one subway line, one train line and one bus line: take the RED LINE subway from Central station to Charles/Mgh station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LOWELL train and finally take the 24 bus from Robert B. Kennedy Transfer Center station to Merrimack Plaza - Market Basket station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 44 min. The ride fare is $12.90.

164min$12.90
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Train - LOWELL
Bus - 2424
Walk to Methuen
Leaves from Central

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Central
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Ashmont
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Charles/Mgh
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    North Station
    0.61 mi • 13 min
  • 5
    Train - LOWELLLOWELL
    Wait for train
    LOWELL
    #313 | Lowell
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Lowell
    45 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Robert B. Kennedy Transfer Center
    ID 8941902
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 2424
    Wait for bus
    24
    Buckley Transportation Center
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Merrimack Plaza - Market Basket
    ID 8936788
    27 min
  • 10
    Walk to Methuen
    Walk to
    Methuen
    Osgood Street
    1.67 mi • 34 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Central to Methuen?

    The fastest way takes 162 minutes, using Bus line RED LINE, Bus line DOWNEASTER, Bus line 1.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Central to Methuen?

    The alternative route takes 164 minutes, using Bus line RED LINE, Bus line LOWELL, Bus line 24.

  • Is there a direct subway between Central and Methuen?

    No, you’ll have to take one subway line, one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 42 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Central to Methuen?

    The RED LINE subway line goes from Ashmont station near Central in Cambridge to Charles/Mgh station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Charles/Mgh station near Methuen in Methuen Town.

  • How long does it take to travel from Central to Methuen by subway, train and bus?

    The total travel time between Central in Cambridge and Methuen in Methuen Town by subway, train and bus is about 2 hr 42 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Central to get to Methuen?

    Get on the RED LINE subway from the Ashmont station near Central in Cambridge.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between Central and Methuen?

    Get off the subway at the Charles/Mgh stop, which is closest to Methuen in Methuen Town.