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

From South Station Boston to Roslindale by bus and subway

To get from South Station Boston to Roslindale in Boston, you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one bus line: take the RED LINE subway from South Station station to Downtown Crossing station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ORANGE LINE subway and finally take the 34 bus from Forest Hills station to Washington St @ Mosgrove Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 38 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

38min$4.10
Walk to subway stationSubway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Bus - 3434
Walk to Roslindale
Leaves from South Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    South Station
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Downtown Crossing
    2 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 - 3434
    Wait for bus
    34
    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

Alternative route from South Station Boston to Roslindale by bus and subway via RED LINE, ORANGE LINE and 37

To get from South Station Boston to Roslindale in Boston, you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one bus line: take the RED LINE subway from South Station station to Downtown Crossing station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ORANGE LINE subway and finally take the 37 bus from Forest Hills station to Washington St @ Mosgrove Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 41 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

41min$4.10
Walk to subway stationSubway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Bus - 3737
Walk to Roslindale
Leaves from South Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    South Station
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Downtown Crossing
    2 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 - 3737
    Wait for bus
    37
    Baker & Vermont 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
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Public transit directions from South Station Boston to Roslindale

The distance between South Station Boston, Boston and Roslindale, Boston is approximately 6.35 mi, which can typically be travelled in 38 min. Moovit will show you the directions from South Station Boston 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 South Station Boston

South Station Boston is located at South Station Boston, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Essex St @ Atlantic Ave.

Subway stations close to South Station Boston:

  • Chinatown
  • Downtown Crossing

Train stations close to South Station Boston:

  • South Station

Bus stations close to South Station Boston:

  • Essex St @ Atlantic Ave
  • Summer St @ South Station - Red Line Entrance
  • Summer St @ Atlantic Ave

Ferry stations close to South Station Boston:

  • Rowes Wharf

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:

  • Forest Hills
  • Roslindale Village
  • Bellevue

Bus stations close to Roslindale:

  • Washington St @ Lochdale Rd
  • Washington St @ Aldwin Rd
  • Washington St @ Archdale Rd

Alternative route from South Station Boston to Roslindale by bus and subway via RED LINE, ORANGE LINE and 37

To get from South Station Boston to Roslindale in Boston, you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one bus line: take the RED LINE subway from South Station station to Downtown Crossing station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ORANGE LINE subway and finally take the 37 bus from Forest Hills station to Washington St @ Mosgrove Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 41 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

41min$4.10
Walk to subway stationSubway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Bus - 3737
Walk to Roslindale
Leaves from South Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    South Station
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Downtown Crossing
    2 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 - 3737
    Wait for bus
    37
    Baker & Vermont 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

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 38 minutes, using Subway line RED LINE, Subway line ORANGE LINE, Bus line 34.

  • What is the alternative route to get from South Station Boston to Roslindale?

    The alternative route takes 41 minutes, using Subway line RED LINE, Subway line ORANGE LINE, Bus line 37.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 subway lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 38 min.

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

    The RED LINE subway line goes from South Station station near South Station Boston to Alewife station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line and one bus line till Alewife station near Roslindale in Boston

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

    The total travel time between South Station Boston and Roslindale in Boston by subway and bus is about 38 min.

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

    Get on the RED LINE subway from the South Station station near South Station Boston in Boston.

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

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

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

    The last subway from South Station Boston to Roslindale in Boston is the Orange Line line. It leaves the Chinatown station at 7:47 PM.

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

    The first train from South Station Boston to Roslindale in Boston is Needham. It leaves the South Station station at 1:50 AM.

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

    The ride from South Station Boston to Roslindale costs $4.10.