How to get from Main St @ Melrose St to Roslindale by bus and subway?

From Main St @ Melrose St to Roslindale by bus and subway

To get from Main St @ Melrose St to Roslindale in Boston, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the 137 bus from Main St @ Melrose St station to Washington St @ Grove St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ORANGE LINE subway and finally take the ORANGE LINE SHUTTLE bus from Jackson Square - Columbus Ave @ Centre St station to Forest Hills station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 18 min. The ride fare is $5.80.

78min$5.80
Bus - 137137
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Bus - ORANGE LINE SHUTTLEORANGE LINE SHUTTLE
Walk to Roslindale
Leaves from Main St @ Melrose St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Main St @ Melrose St
  • 2
    Bus - 137137
    Wait for bus
    137
    Malden
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington St @ Grove St
    ID 5992
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Oak Grove
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Jackson Square
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Jackson Square
    29 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Jackson Square - Columbus Ave @ Centre St
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - ORANGE LINE SHUTTLEORANGE LINE SHUTTLE
    Wait for bus
    ORANGE LINE SHUTTLE
    Forest Hills (Shuttle)
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Forest Hills
    9 min
  • 10
    Walk to Roslindale
    Walk to
    Roslindale
    South Street
    0.93 mi • 20 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Main St @ Melrose St to Roslindale by bus and subway via 137, ORANGE LINE and 39

To get from Main St @ Melrose St to Roslindale in Boston, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the 137 bus from Main St @ Melrose St station to Washington St @ Grove St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ORANGE LINE subway and finally take the 39 bus from Huntington Ave @ Gainsborough St station to Forest Hills station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 26 min. The ride fare is $5.80.

86min$5.80
Bus - 137137
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Bus - 3939
Walk to Roslindale
Leaves from Main St @ Melrose St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Main St @ Melrose St
  • 2
    Bus - 137137
    Wait for bus
    137
    Malden
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington St @ Grove St
    ID 5992
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Oak Grove
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Jackson Square
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Massachusetts Ave.
    23 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Huntington Ave @ Gainsborough St
    ID 31391
    250 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 3939
    Wait for bus
    39
    Forest Hills
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Forest Hills
    22 min
  • 10
    Walk to Roslindale
    Walk to
    Roslindale
    South Street
    0.93 mi • 20 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Main St @ Melrose St to Roslindale

The distance between Main St @ Melrose St, Boston and Roslindale, Boston is approximately 14.65 mi, which can typically be travelled in 78 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Main St @ Melrose St 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 Main St @ Melrose St

Main St @ Melrose St is located at Main St @ Melrose St, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Main St @ Linden Rd.

Train stations close to Main St @ Melrose St:

  • Oak Grove

Bus stations close to Main St @ Melrose St:

  • Main St @ Linden Rd
  • Main St Opp Linden Rd
  • Main St @ Lebanon St

Public transit stations close to Roslindale, Boston

Roslindale is located at South Street, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Hyde Park Ave Opp Eldridge Rd.

Subway stations close to Roslindale:

  • Forest Hills

Train stations close to Roslindale:

  • Roslindale Village
  • Forest Hills
  • Bellevue

Bus stations close to Roslindale:

  • Hyde Park Ave Opp Eldridge Rd
  • Walter St @ Mendum St
  • 144 Walter St Opp Mendum St

Related Routes

Alternative route from Main St @ Melrose St to Roslindale by bus and subway via 137, ORANGE LINE and 39

To get from Main St @ Melrose St to Roslindale in Boston, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the 137 bus from Main St @ Melrose St station to Washington St @ Grove St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ORANGE LINE subway and finally take the 39 bus from Huntington Ave @ Gainsborough St station to Forest Hills station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 26 min. The ride fare is $5.80.

86min$5.80
Bus - 137137
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Bus - 3939
Walk to Roslindale
Leaves from Main St @ Melrose St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Main St @ Melrose St
  • 2
    Bus - 137137
    Wait for bus
    137
    Malden
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington St @ Grove St
    ID 5992
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Oak Grove
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Jackson Square
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Massachusetts Ave.
    23 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Huntington Ave @ Gainsborough St
    ID 31391
    250 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 3939
    Wait for bus
    39
    Forest Hills
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Forest Hills
    22 min
  • 10
    Walk to Roslindale
    Walk to
    Roslindale
    South Street
    0.93 mi • 20 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Main St @ Melrose St to Roslindale?

    The fastest way takes 78 minutes, using Bus line 137, Subway line ORANGE LINE, Bus line ORANGE LINE SHUTTLE.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Main St @ Melrose St to Roslindale?

    The alternative route takes 86 minutes, using Bus line 137, Subway line ORANGE LINE, Bus line 39.

  • Is there a direct bus between Main St @ Melrose St and Roslindale?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one subway line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 18 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Main St @ Melrose St to Roslindale?

    The 137 bus line goes from Malden station near Main St @ Melrose St in Melrose to Washington St @ Grove St station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one subway line till Washington St @ Grove St station near Roslindale in Boston.

  • How long does it take to travel from Main St @ Melrose St to Roslindale by bus and subway?

    The total travel time between Main St @ Melrose St in Melrose and Roslindale in Boston by bus and subway is about 1 hr 18 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Main St @ Melrose St to get to Roslindale?

    Get on the 137 bus from the Malden stop near Main St @ Melrose St in Melrose.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Main St @ Melrose St and Roslindale?

    Get off the bus at the Washington St @ Grove St stop, which is closest to Roslindale in Boston.

  • How much is the total bus and subway fare from Main St @ Melrose St to Roslindale?

    The ride from Main St @ Melrose St to Roslindale costs $5.80.

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