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How to get from Cambridge (Ma) to Roslindale by bus and subway?

From Cambridge (Ma) to Roslindale by bus and subway

To get from Cambridge (Ma) to Roslindale in Boston, 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 34E bus from Forest Hills station to Washington St @ Mosgrove Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 2 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

62min$4.10
Walk to subway stationSubway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Bus - 34E34E
Walk to Roslindale
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
    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
    18 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Forest Hills
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 34E34E
    Wait for bus
    34E
    Walpole Center Via Washington St
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington St @ Mosgrove Ave
    ID 599
    3 min
  • 9
    Walk to Roslindale
    Walk to
    Roslindale
    South Street
    310 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Cambridge (Ma) to Roslindale by bus and subway via RED LINE, ORANGE LINE and 35

To get from Cambridge (Ma) to Roslindale in Boston, 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 35 bus from Forest Hills station to Washington St @ Mosgrove Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 2 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

62min$4.10
Walk to subway stationSubway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Bus - 3535
Walk to Roslindale
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
    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
    18 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Forest Hills
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 3535
    Wait for bus
    35
    Dedham Mall
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington St @ Mosgrove Ave
    ID 599
    3 min
  • 9
    Walk to Roslindale
    Walk to
    Roslindale
    South Street
    310 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Cambridge (Ma) to Roslindale

The distance between Cambridge (Ma), Boston and Roslindale, Boston is approximately 12.09 mi, which can typically be travelled in 62 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Cambridge (Ma) to Roslindale 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 Cambridge (Ma)

Cambridge (Ma) is located at Cambridge (Ma), Boston 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 Roslindale, Boston

Roslindale is located at South Street, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Washington St @ Lochdale Rd.

Subway stations close to Roslindale:

  • Forest Hills

Train stations close to Roslindale:

  • Roslindale Village
  • Bellevue
  • Forest Hills

Bus stations close to Roslindale:

  • Washington St @ Lochdale Rd
  • Washington St @ South St
  • Washington St @ Aldwin Rd

Alternative route from Cambridge (Ma) to Roslindale by bus and subway via RED LINE, ORANGE LINE and 35

To get from Cambridge (Ma) to Roslindale in Boston, 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 35 bus from Forest Hills station to Washington St @ Mosgrove Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 2 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

62min$4.10
Walk to subway stationSubway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Bus - 3535
Walk to Roslindale
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
    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
    18 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Forest Hills
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 3535
    Wait for bus
    35
    Dedham Mall
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington St @ Mosgrove Ave
    ID 599
    3 min
  • 9
    Walk to Roslindale
    Walk to
    Roslindale
    South Street
    310 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Cambridge (Ma) to Roslindale?

    The fastest way takes 62 minutes, using Subway line RED LINE, Subway line ORANGE LINE, Bus line 34E.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Cambridge (Ma) to Roslindale?

    The alternative route takes 62 minutes, using Subway line RED LINE, Subway line ORANGE LINE, Bus line 35.

  • Is there a direct subway between Cambridge (Ma) and Roslindale?

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

  • Which subway line goes from Cambridge (Ma) to Roslindale?

    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 subway line and one bus line till Ashmont station near Roslindale in Boston.

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

    The total travel time between Cambridge (Ma) in Cambridge and Roslindale in Boston by subway and bus is about 1 hr 2 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Cambridge (Ma) to get to Roslindale?

    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 Roslindale?

    Get off the subway at the Ashmont stop, which is closest to Roslindale in Boston.

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

    The ride from Cambridge (Ma) to Roslindale costs $4.10.