How to get from Alewife to Milton, MA by bus and subway?

From Alewife to Milton, MA by bus and subway

To get from Alewife 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 31 min. The ride fare is $5.80. The bus and subway schedule from Alewife may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Milton, MA on the Moovit app.

91min$5.80
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - RED LINE SHUTTLERED LINE SHUTTLE
Bus - 240240
Walk to Milton, MA
Leaves from Alewife

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Alewife
  • 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
    Holbrook/Randolph Via Crawford Square
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Central Ave @ Brook Rd
    ID 4143
    10 min
  • 9
    Walk to Milton, MA
    Walk to
    Milton, MA
    0.61 mi • 13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Alewife to Milton, MA by bus and subway via RED LINE, ORANGE LINE and 31

To get from Alewife 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 19 min. The ride fare is $4.10. The bus and subway schedule from Alewife may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Milton, MA on the Moovit app.

79min$4.10
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Bus - 3131
Walk to Milton, MA
Leaves from Alewife

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Alewife
  • 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
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Public transit directions from Alewife to Milton, MA

The distance between Alewife and Milton, MA is approximately 15.31 mi, which can typically be travelled in 91 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Alewife 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 Alewife to Milton, MA

To check the bus and subway schedule from Alewife to Milton, MA using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Alewife) 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 Alewife to Milton, MA by bus and subway via RED LINE, ORANGE LINE and 31

To get from Alewife 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 19 min. The ride fare is $4.10. The bus and subway schedule from Alewife may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Milton, MA on the Moovit app.

79min$4.10
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Bus - 3131
Walk to Milton, MA
Leaves from Alewife

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Alewife
  • 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

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Alewife to Milton, MA?

    The fastest way takes 91 minutes, using Subway line RED LINE, Bus line RED LINE SHUTTLE, Bus line 240.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Alewife to Milton, MA?

    The alternative route takes 79 minutes, using Subway line RED LINE, Subway line ORANGE LINE, Bus line 31.

  • Is there a direct subway between Alewife and Milton, MA?

    No, you’ll have to take one subway line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 31 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Alewife to Milton, MA?

    The RED LINE subway line goes from Broadway station near Alewife in Cambridge to Broadway Station - Red Line station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Broadway Station - Red Line station near Milton, MA.

  • How long does it take to travel from Alewife to Milton, MA by subway and bus?

    The total travel time between Alewife and Milton, MA by subway and bus is about 1 hr 31 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Alewife to get to Milton, MA?

    Get on the RED LINE subway from the Broadway station near Alewife in Cambridge.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between Alewife and Milton, MA?

    Get off the subway at the Broadway Station - Red Line stop, which is closest to Milton, MA.

  • How much is the subway fare from Alewife to Milton, MA?

    The ride from Alewife to Milton, MA costs $5.80.

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