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

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 one subway line and 2 bus lines: take the RED LINE subway from Alewife station to Ashmont / Peabody Sq. station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 21 bus and finally take the 34E bus from Forest Hills station to Washington St @ Mosgrove Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 15 min. The ride fare is $5.80.

75min$5.80
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 2121
Bus - 34E34E
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
    Ashmont
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Ashmont / Peabody Sq.
    36 min
  • 4
    Bus - 2121
    Wait for bus
    21
    Forest Hills
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Forest Hills
    15 min
  • 6
    Bus - 34E34E
    Wait for bus
    34E
    Walpole Center Via Washington St
  • 7
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington St @ Mosgrove Ave
    ID 599
    3 min
  • 8
    Walk to Roslindale
    Walk to
    Roslindale
    South Street
    310 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Alewife Station (Arrive) to Roslindale by bus and subway via RED LINE, 16 and 34E

To get from Alewife Station (Arrive) to Roslindale in Boston, you’ll need to take one subway line and 2 bus lines: take the RED LINE subway from Alewife station to Andrew station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 16 bus and finally take the 34E bus from Forest Hills station to Washington St @ Mosgrove Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 9 min. The ride fare is $5.80.

69min$5.80
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 1616
Bus - 34E34E
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
    Andrew
    24 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Andrew
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 1616
    Wait for bus
    16
    Forest Hills Via South Bay Center
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Forest Hills
    27 min
  • 7
    Bus - 34E34E
    Wait for bus
    34E
    Walpole Center Via Washington 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 Alewife Station (Arrive) to Roslindale

The distance between Alewife Station (Arrive), Boston and Roslindale, Boston is approximately 16.49 mi, which can typically be travelled in 75 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.

Public transit stations close to Alewife Station (Arrive)

Alewife Station (Arrive) is located at Alewife Station (Arrive), Boston and the nearest public transit station is Cambridge (Ma).

Subway stations close to Alewife Station (Arrive):

  • Medford/Tufts Station
  • Ball Square Station
  • Davis Sq.

Train stations close to Alewife Station (Arrive):

  • Porter

Bus stations close to Alewife Station (Arrive):

  • Cambridge (Ma)
  • Massachusetts Ave @ Lafayette St
  • Rindge Ave @ Russell Field

Public transit stations close to Roslindale, Boston

Roslindale is located at South Street, Boston and the nearest public transit station is 144 Walter St Opp Mendum St.

Subway stations close to Roslindale:

  • Forest Hills

Train stations close to Roslindale:

  • Forest Hills
  • Roslindale Village
  • Bellevue

Bus stations close to Roslindale:

  • 144 Walter St Opp Mendum St
  • Walter St @ Mendum St
  • Hyde Park Ave @ Southbourne Rd

Alternative route from Alewife Station (Arrive) to Roslindale by bus and subway via RED LINE, 16 and 34E

To get from Alewife Station (Arrive) to Roslindale in Boston, you’ll need to take one subway line and 2 bus lines: take the RED LINE subway from Alewife station to Andrew station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 16 bus and finally take the 34E bus from Forest Hills station to Washington St @ Mosgrove Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 9 min. The ride fare is $5.80.

69min$5.80
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 1616
Bus - 34E34E
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
    Andrew
    24 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Andrew
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 1616
    Wait for bus
    16
    Forest Hills Via South Bay Center
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Forest Hills
    27 min
  • 7
    Bus - 34E34E
    Wait for bus
    34E
    Walpole Center Via Washington 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 Alewife Station (Arrive) to Roslindale?

    The fastest way takes 75 minutes, using Subway line RED LINE, Bus line 21, Bus line 34E.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Alewife Station (Arrive) to Roslindale?

    The alternative route takes 69 minutes, using Subway line RED LINE, Bus line 16, Bus line 34E.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one subway line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 15 min.

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

    The RED LINE subway line goes from Ashmont station near Alewife Station (Arrive) in Cambridge to Ashmont / Peabody Sq. station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Ashmont / Peabody Sq. 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 1 hr 15 min.

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

    Get on the RED LINE subway from the Ashmont 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 Ashmont / Peabody Sq. stop, which is closest to Roslindale in Boston.

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

    The ride from Alewife Station (Arrive) to Roslindale costs $5.80.