How to get from Boston South Station to Roslindale by bus and subway?

From Boston South Station to Roslindale by bus and subway

To get from Boston South Station to Roslindale in Boston, take the ORANGE LINE subway from Downtown Crossing station to Forest Hills station. Next, take the 40 bus from Forest Hills station to Washington St @ Mosgrove Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 35 min. The ride fare is $2.40. The bus and subway schedule from Boston South Station may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Roslindale on the Moovit app.

35min$2.40
Walk to subway station
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Bus - 4040
Walk to Roslindale
Leaves from Downtown Crossing

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Downtown Crossing
    370 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Forest Hills
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Forest Hills
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Forest Hills
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 4040
    Wait for bus
    40
    Georgetowne
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington St @ Mosgrove Ave
    ID 599
    3 min
  • 7
    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 Boston South Station to Roslindale

The distance between Boston South Station, Boston and Roslindale, Boston is approximately 6.21 mi, which can typically be travelled in 35 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Boston South Station to Roslindale by bus and subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in Boston – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Subway schedule from Boston South Station to Roslindale

To check the bus and subway schedule from Boston South Station to Roslindale using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Boston South Station) and destination (Roslindale), 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.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Boston South Station to Roslindale?

    The fastest way takes 35 minutes, using Subway line ORANGE LINE, Bus line 40.

  • Is there a direct subway between Boston South Station and Roslindale in Boston?

    No, you’ll have to take one subway line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 35 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Boston South Station to Roslindale in Boston?

    The ORANGE LINE subway line goes from Downtown Crossing station near Boston South Station to Forest Hills station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Forest Hills station near Roslindale in Boston.

  • How long does it take to travel from Boston South Station to Roslindale in Boston by subway and bus?

    The total travel time between Boston South Station and Roslindale in Boston by subway and bus is about 35 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Boston South Station to get to Roslindale in Boston?

    Get on the ORANGE LINE subway from the Downtown Crossing station near Boston South Station in Boston.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between Boston South Station and Roslindale in Boston?

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

  • When is the first train from Boston South Station to Roslindale in Boston?

    The first train from Boston South Station to Roslindale in Boston is Needham. It leaves the South Station station at 2:50 AM.

  • When is the first subway from Boston South Station to Roslindale in Boston?

    The first subway from Boston South Station to Roslindale in Boston is Orange Line. It leaves the Downtown Crossing station at 1:31 AM.

  • How much is the subway fare from Boston South Station to Roslindale?

    The ride from Boston South Station to Roslindale costs $2.40.

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