How to get from Merrimac Square to Roslindale by bus, subway and train?

From Merrimac Square to Roslindale by bus, subway and train

To get from Merrimac Square to Roslindale in Boston, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one subway line: take the 17 bus from Merrimac Square station to Washington Square Transit Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the DOWNEASTER train and finally take the ORANGE LINE subway from North Station station to Forest Hills station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 20 min. The bus, subway and train schedule from Merrimac Square may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, subway and train schedule to Roslindale on the Moovit app.

140min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 1717
Train - DOWNEASTERDOWNEASTER
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Walk to Roslindale
Leaves from Merrimac Square

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Merrimac Square
    ID 4256755
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 1717
    Wait for bus
    17
    Washington Square Transit Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington Square Transit Center
    ID 8900073
    21 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Haverhill
    390 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Train - DOWNEASTERDOWNEASTER
    Wait for train
    DOWNEASTER
    Boston
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    North Station
    50 min
  • 7
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    North Station
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Forest Hills
  • 9
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Forest Hills
    21 min
  • 10
    Walk to Roslindale
    Walk to
    Roslindale
    South Street
    0.92 mi • 20 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Merrimac Square to Roslindale

The distance between Merrimac Square, Boston and Roslindale, Boston is approximately 47.88 mi, which can typically be travelled in 140 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Merrimac Square to Roslindale by bus, subway and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Boston – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus, Subway And Train schedule from Merrimac Square to Roslindale

To check the bus, subway and train schedule from Merrimac Square to Roslindale using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Merrimac Square) and destination (Roslindale), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus, subway and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, subway and train, 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, subway and train schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Merrimac Square to Roslindale?

    The fastest way takes 140 minutes, using Bus line 17, Train line DOWNEASTER, Subway line ORANGE LINE.

  • Is there a direct bus between Merrimac Square and Roslindale in Boston?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line, one train line and one subway line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 20 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Merrimac Square to Roslindale in Boston?

    The 17 bus line goes from Merrimac Square station near Merrimac Square to Washington Square Transit Center station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one subway line till Washington Square Transit Center station near Roslindale in Boston.

  • How long does it take to travel from Merrimac Square to Roslindale in Boston by bus, train and subway?

    The total travel time between Merrimac Square and Roslindale in Boston by bus, train and subway is about 2 hr 20 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Merrimac Square to get to Roslindale in Boston?

    Get on the 17 bus from the Merrimac Square stop near Merrimac Square in Boston.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Merrimac Square and Roslindale in Boston?

    Get off the bus at the Washington Square Transit Center station, which is closest to Roslindale in Boston.

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