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 50 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 South Station Boston 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 - RED LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Bus - 5050
Walk to Roslindale
Leaves from South Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    South Station
    80 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
    16 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Forest Hills
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 5050
    Wait for bus
    50
    Cleary Square
  • 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 6.27 mi, which can typically be travelled in 35 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.

Bus And Subway schedule from South Station Boston to Roslindale

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

    The fastest way takes 35 minutes, using Subway line RED LINE, Subway line ORANGE LINE, Bus line 50.

  • 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 35 min.

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

    The RED LINE subway line goes from South Station near South Station Boston to Downtown Crossing station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line and one bus line till Downtown Crossing 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 35 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 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 Downtown Crossing stop, which is closest to Roslindale in Boston.

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

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

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

    The last train from South Station Boston to Roslindale in Boston is the Providence/Stoughton line. It leaves the South Station at 6:45 PM.

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

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

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