How to get from Alewife Station (Arrive) to Roslindale by bus and subway?

Alewife Station (Arrive) to Roslindale - Subway Schedule

The RED LINE subway from Alewife Station (Arrive) to Roslindale runs from 12:02 AM to 11:56 PM, with departures every 5 min-4 hr 45 min. The trip takes about 53 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Alewife Station (Arrive) to Roslindale by bus and subway

To get from Alewife Station (Arrive) to Roslindale in Boston, you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one bus line: take the RED LINE subway from Alewife station to Downtown Crossing station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ORANGE LINE subway and finally take the 40 bus from Forest Hills station to Washington St @ Mosgrove Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 53 min. The ride fare is $2.40. The bus and subway schedule from Alewife Station (Arrive) may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Roslindale on the Moovit app.

53min$2.40
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Bus - 4040
Walk to Roslindale
Leaves from Alewife

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Alewife Station (Arrive)
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Braintree
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Downtown Crossing
    19 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 - 4040
    Wait for bus
    40
    Georgetowne
  • 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 Alewife Station (Arrive) to Roslindale

The distance between Alewife Station (Arrive), Boston and Roslindale, Boston is approximately 12.09 mi, which can typically be travelled in 53 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Alewife Station (Arrive) 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 Alewife Station (Arrive) to Roslindale

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

    The fastest way takes 53 minutes, using Subway line RED LINE, Subway line ORANGE LINE, Bus line 40.

  • Is there a direct subway between Alewife Station (Arrive) and Roslindale?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 subway lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 53 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Alewife Station (Arrive) to Roslindale?

    The RED LINE subway line goes from Downtown Crossing station near Alewife Station (Arrive) in Cambridge to Forest Hills station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line and one bus line till Forest Hills station near Roslindale in Boston.

  • How long does it take to travel from Alewife Station (Arrive) to Roslindale by subway and bus?

    The total travel time between Alewife Station (Arrive) in Cambridge and Roslindale in Boston by subway and bus is about 53 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Alewife Station (Arrive) to get to Roslindale?

    Get on the RED LINE subway from the Downtown Crossing station near Alewife Station (Arrive) in Cambridge.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between Alewife Station (Arrive) and Roslindale?

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

  • How much is the total subway and bus fare from Alewife Station (Arrive) to Roslindale?

    The ride from Alewife Station (Arrive) to Roslindale costs $2.40.

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