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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 in Milton, take the RED LINE subway from Alewife station to Ashmont / Peabody Sq. station. Next, 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 13 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

73min$4.10
Walk to subway stationSubway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 240240
Walk to Milton, MA
Leaves from Alewife

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Alewife
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Ashmont
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Ashmont / Peabody Sq.
    39 min
  • 4
    Bus - 240240
    Wait for bus
    240
    Holbrook/Randolph Via Crawford Square
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Central Ave @ Brook Rd
    ID 4143
    9 min
  • 6
    Walk to Milton, MA
    Walk to
    Milton, MA
    0.61 mi • 13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Cambridge (Ma) to Milton, MA by bus and subway via RED LINE, 24 and 245

To get from Cambridge (Ma) to Milton, MA in Milton, you’ll need to take one subway line and 2 bus lines: take the RED LINE subway from Alewife station to Ashmont / Peabody Sq. station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 24 bus and finally take the 245 bus from Mattapan station to Brook Rd @ Lincoln St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 32 min. The ride fare is $5.80.

92min$5.80
Walk to subway stationSubway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 2424
Bus - 245245
Walk to Milton, MA
Leaves from Alewife

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Alewife
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Ashmont
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Ashmont / Peabody Sq.
    39 min
  • 4
    Bus - 2424
    Wait for bus
    24
    Wakefield Ave
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mattapan
    9 min
  • 6
    Bus - 245245
    Wait for bus
    245
    Quincy Center
  • 7
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Brook Rd @ Lincoln St
    ID 4362
    6 min
  • 8
    Walk to Milton, MA
    Walk to
    Milton, MA
    0.52 mi • 11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Cambridge (Ma) to Milton, MA

The distance between Cambridge (Ma), Milton and Milton, MA, Milton is approximately 14.7 mi, which can typically be travelled in 73 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.

Public transit stations close to Cambridge (Ma)

Cambridge (Ma) is located at Cambridge (Ma), Milton and the nearest public transit station is Alewife.

Subway stations close to Cambridge (Ma):

  • Alewife
  • Davis Sq.
  • Ball Square Station

Train stations close to Cambridge (Ma):

  • Porter

Bus stations close to Cambridge (Ma):

  • Alewife Station (Arrive)
  • Alewife
  • Alewife Station (Depart)

Public transit stations close to Milton, MA, Milton

Milton, MA is located at Milton, MA, Milton and the nearest public transit station is Central Avenue.

Subway stations close to Milton, MA:

  • Central Avenue
  • Mattapan
  • Capen Street

Train stations close to Milton, MA:

  • Blue Hill Avenue

Bus stations close to Milton, MA:

  • Reedsdale Rd And Thompson Ln
  • Reedsdale Rd @ Walnut St
  • Brook Rd @ Standish Rd

Alternative route from Cambridge (Ma) to Milton, MA by bus and subway via RED LINE, 24 and 245

To get from Cambridge (Ma) to Milton, MA in Milton, you’ll need to take one subway line and 2 bus lines: take the RED LINE subway from Alewife station to Ashmont / Peabody Sq. station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 24 bus and finally take the 245 bus from Mattapan station to Brook Rd @ Lincoln St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 32 min. The ride fare is $5.80.

92min$5.80
Walk to subway stationSubway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 2424
Bus - 245245
Walk to Milton, MA
Leaves from Alewife

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Alewife
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Ashmont
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Ashmont / Peabody Sq.
    39 min
  • 4
    Bus - 2424
    Wait for bus
    24
    Wakefield Ave
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mattapan
    9 min
  • 6
    Bus - 245245
    Wait for bus
    245
    Quincy Center
  • 7
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Brook Rd @ Lincoln St
    ID 4362
    6 min
  • 8
    Walk to Milton, MA
    Walk to
    Milton, MA
    0.52 mi • 11 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 73 minutes, using Subway line RED LINE, Bus line 240.

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

    The alternative route takes 92 minutes, using Subway line RED LINE, Bus line 24, Bus line 245.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one subway line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 13 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 Ashmont station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Ashmont station near Milton, MA in Milton.

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

    The total travel time between Cambridge (Ma) in Cambridge and Milton, MA in Milton by subway and bus is about 1 hr 13 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 Ashmont stop, which is closest to Milton, MA in Milton.

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

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