How to get from Cambridge (Ma) to Milton, MA by bus and subway?

From Cambridge (Ma) to Milton, MA by bus and subway

To get from Cambridge (Ma) to Milton, MA you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one bus line: take the RED LINE subway from Alewife station to Downtown Crossing station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ORANGE LINE subway and finally take the 31 bus from Forest Hills station to Blue Hills Pkwy @ River St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 24 min. The ride fare is $4.10. The bus and subway schedule from Cambridge (Ma) may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Milton, MA on the Moovit app.

84min$4.10
Walk to subway station
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Bus - 3131
Walk to Milton, MA
Leaves from Alewife

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Alewife
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Broadway
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Downtown Crossing
    19 min
  • 4
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Forest Hills
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Forest Hills
    17 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Forest Hills
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 3131
    Wait for bus
    31
    Mattapan
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Blue Hills Pkwy @ River St
    ID 1721
    14 min
  • 9
    Walk to Milton, MA
    Walk to
    Milton, MA
    1.13 mi • 23 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Cambridge (Ma) to Milton, MA by bus and subway via RED LINE, RED LINE SHUTTLE and 240

To get from Cambridge (Ma) to Milton, MA you’ll need to take one subway line and 2 bus lines: take the RED LINE subway from Alewife station to Broadway station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED LINE SHUTTLE bus and finally take the 240 bus from Ashmont / Peabody Sq. station to Central Ave @ Brook Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 34 min. The ride fare is $5.80. The bus and subway schedule from Cambridge (Ma) may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Milton, MA on the Moovit app.

94min$5.80
Walk to subway station
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - RED LINE SHUTTLERED LINE SHUTTLE
Bus - 240240
Walk to Milton, MA
Leaves from Alewife

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Alewife
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Broadway
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Broadway
    22 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Broadway Station - Red Line
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - RED LINE SHUTTLERED LINE SHUTTLE
    Wait for bus
    RED LINE SHUTTLE
    Ashmont (Shuttle)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ashmont / Peabody Sq.
    39 min
  • 7
    Bus - 240240
    Wait for bus
    240
    Avon Square
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Central Ave @ Brook Rd
    ID 4143
    8 min
  • 9
    Walk to Milton, MA
    Walk to
    Milton, MA
    0.61 mi • 13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Cambridge (Ma) to Milton, MA

The distance between Cambridge (Ma) and Milton, MA is approximately 15.52 mi, which can typically be travelled in 84 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Cambridge (Ma) to Milton, MA by bus and subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in Milton – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Subway schedule from Cambridge (Ma) to Milton, MA

To check the bus and subway schedule from Cambridge (Ma) to Milton, MA using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Cambridge (Ma)) and destination (Milton, MA), 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 Cambridge (Ma) to Milton, MA by bus and subway via RED LINE, RED LINE SHUTTLE and 240

To get from Cambridge (Ma) to Milton, MA you’ll need to take one subway line and 2 bus lines: take the RED LINE subway from Alewife station to Broadway station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED LINE SHUTTLE bus and finally take the 240 bus from Ashmont / Peabody Sq. station to Central Ave @ Brook Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 34 min. The ride fare is $5.80. The bus and subway schedule from Cambridge (Ma) may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Milton, MA on the Moovit app.

94min$5.80
Walk to subway station
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - RED LINE SHUTTLERED LINE SHUTTLE
Bus - 240240
Walk to Milton, MA
Leaves from Alewife

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Alewife
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Broadway
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Broadway
    22 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Broadway Station - Red Line
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - RED LINE SHUTTLERED LINE SHUTTLE
    Wait for bus
    RED LINE SHUTTLE
    Ashmont (Shuttle)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ashmont / Peabody Sq.
    39 min
  • 7
    Bus - 240240
    Wait for bus
    240
    Avon Square
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Central Ave @ Brook Rd
    ID 4143
    8 min
  • 9
    Walk to Milton, MA
    Walk to
    Milton, MA
    0.61 mi • 13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Cambridge (Ma) to Milton, MA?

    The fastest way takes 84 minutes, using Subway line RED LINE, Subway line ORANGE LINE, Bus line 31.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Cambridge (Ma) to Milton, MA?

    The alternative route takes 94 minutes, using Subway line RED LINE, Bus line RED LINE SHUTTLE, Bus line 240.

  • Is there a direct subway between Cambridge (Ma) and Milton, MA?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 subway lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 24 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Cambridge (Ma) to Milton, MA?

    The RED LINE subway line goes from Alewife station near Cambridge (Ma) in Cambridge to Broadway station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line and one bus line till Broadway station near Milton, MA.

  • How long does it take to travel from Cambridge (Ma) to Milton, MA by subway and bus?

    The total travel time between Cambridge (Ma) and Milton, MA by subway and bus is about 1 hr 24 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Cambridge (Ma) to get to Milton, MA?

    Get on the RED LINE subway from the Alewife station near Cambridge (Ma) in Cambridge.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between Cambridge (Ma) and Milton, MA?

    Get off the subway at the Broadway stop, which is closest to Milton, MA.

  • How much is the total subway and bus fare from Cambridge (Ma) to Milton, MA?

    The ride from Cambridge (Ma) to Milton, MA costs $4.10.

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