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How to get from S. Main St. @ Union St. to Roslindale by bus?

From S. Main St. @ Union St. to Roslindale by bus

To get from S. Main St. @ Union St. to Roslindale in Boston, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 12 bus from S. Main St. @ Union St. station to Dorchester Ave And Galivan Blvd station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 21 bus and finally take the 51 bus from Forest Hills station to Washington St @ Mosgrove Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 3 min. The ride fare is $3.40. The bus schedule from S. Main St. @ Union St. may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Roslindale on the Moovit app.

63min$3.40
Bus - 1212
Bus - 2121
Bus - 5151
Walk to Roslindale
Leaves from S. Main St. @ Union St.

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    S. Main St. @ Union St.
  • 2
    Bus - 1212
    Wait for bus
    12
    Ashmont
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dorchester Ave And Galivan Blvd
    ID 735
    27 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Dorchester Ave @ Gallivan Blvd
    ID 537
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 2121
    Wait for bus
    21
    Forest Hills
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Forest Hills
    18 min
  • 7
    Bus - 5151
    Wait for bus
    51
    Reservoir
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington St @ Mosgrove Ave
    ID 599
    4 min
  • 9
    Walk to Roslindale
    Walk to
    Roslindale
    South Street
    310 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from S. Main St. @ Union St. to Roslindale by bus via 240, 21 and 51

To get from S. Main St. @ Union St. to Roslindale in Boston, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 240 bus from 32 S Main St station to Dorchester Ave @ Gallivan Blvd station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 21 bus and finally take the 51 bus from Forest Hills station to Washington St @ Mosgrove Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 11 min. The ride fare is $5.10. The bus schedule from S. Main St. @ Union St. may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Roslindale on the Moovit app.

71min$5.10
Walk to bus station
Bus - 240240
Bus - 2121
Bus - 5151
Walk to Roslindale
Leaves from 32 S Main St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    32 S Main St
    ID 4250
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 240240
    Wait for bus
    240
    Ashmont
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dorchester Ave @ Gallivan Blvd
    ID 533
    42 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Dorchester Ave @ Gallivan Blvd
    ID 537
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 2121
    Wait for bus
    21
    Forest Hills
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Forest Hills
    18 min
  • 7
    Bus - 5151
    Wait for bus
    51
    Reservoir
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington St @ Mosgrove Ave
    ID 599
    4 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 S. Main St. @ Union St. to Roslindale

The distance between S. Main St. @ Union St., Boston and Roslindale, Boston is approximately 13.57 mi, which can typically be travelled in 63 min. Moovit will show you the directions from S. Main St. @ Union St. to Roslindale by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Boston – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus schedule from S. Main St. @ Union St. to Roslindale

To check the bus schedule from S. Main St. @ Union St. to Roslindale using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (S. Main St. @ Union St.) and destination (Roslindale), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, 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 schedules.

Alternative route from S. Main St. @ Union St. to Roslindale by bus via 240, 21 and 51

To get from S. Main St. @ Union St. to Roslindale in Boston, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 240 bus from 32 S Main St station to Dorchester Ave @ Gallivan Blvd station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 21 bus and finally take the 51 bus from Forest Hills station to Washington St @ Mosgrove Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 11 min. The ride fare is $5.10. The bus schedule from S. Main St. @ Union St. may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Roslindale on the Moovit app.

71min$5.10
Walk to bus station
Bus - 240240
Bus - 2121
Bus - 5151
Walk to Roslindale
Leaves from 32 S Main St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    32 S Main St
    ID 4250
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 240240
    Wait for bus
    240
    Ashmont
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dorchester Ave @ Gallivan Blvd
    ID 533
    42 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Dorchester Ave @ Gallivan Blvd
    ID 537
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 2121
    Wait for bus
    21
    Forest Hills
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Forest Hills
    18 min
  • 7
    Bus - 5151
    Wait for bus
    51
    Reservoir
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington St @ Mosgrove Ave
    ID 599
    4 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 S. Main St. @ Union St. to Roslindale?

    The fastest way takes 63 minutes, using Bus line 12, Bus line 21, Bus line 51.

  • What is the alternative route to get from S. Main St. @ Union St. to Roslindale?

    The alternative route takes 71 minutes, using Bus line 240, Bus line 21, Bus line 51.

  • Is there a direct bus between S. Main St. @ Union St. and Roslindale?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 3 min.

  • Which bus line goes from S. Main St. @ Union St. to Roslindale?

    The 12 bus line goes from Ashmont station near S. Main St. @ Union St. in Randolph to Dorchester Ave And Galivan Blvd station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Dorchester Ave And Galivan Blvd station near Roslindale in Boston.

  • How long does it take to travel from S. Main St. @ Union St. to Roslindale by bus?

    The total travel time between S. Main St. @ Union St. in Randolph and Roslindale in Boston by bus is about 1 hr 3 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near S. Main St. @ Union St. to get to Roslindale?

    Get on the 12 bus from the Ashmont stop near S. Main St. @ Union St. in Randolph.

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

    Get off the bus at the Dorchester Ave And Galivan Blvd stop, which is closest to Roslindale in Boston.

  • How much is the bus fare from S. Main St. @ Union St. to Roslindale?

    The ride from S. Main St. @ Union St. to Roslindale costs $3.40.