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How to get from Elm St @ Main St to Roslindale by bus and train?

From Elm St @ Main St to Roslindale by bus and train

To get from Elm St @ Main St to Roslindale in Boston, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 553 bus from Elm St @ Main St station to Washington St @ Bacon St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 504 bus and finally take the NEEDHAM train from Back Bay station to Roslindale Village station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 12 min. The ride fare is $15.00.

72min$15.00
Bus - 553553
Bus - 504504
Train - NEEDHAM
Walk to Roslindale
Leaves from Elm St @ Main St
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Elm St @ Main St
  • 2
    Bus - 553553
    Wait for bus
    553
    Newton Corner
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington St @ Bacon St
    ID 903
    27 min
  • 4
    Bus - 504504
    Wait for bus
    504
    Downtown Via Copley (Express)
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Stuart St @ Dartmouth St
    ID 71855
    16 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Back Bay
    180 yd • 3 min
  • 7
    Train - NEEDHAMNEEDHAM
    Wait for train
    NEEDHAM
    #607 | Needham Heights
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Roslindale Village
    11 min
  • 9
    Walk to Roslindale
    Walk to
    Roslindale
    South Street
    840 yd • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Elm St @ Main St to Roslindale by bus

To get from Elm St @ Main St to Roslindale in Boston, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 70 bus from Elm St @ Main St station to Western Ave @ Litchfield St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 86 bus and finally take the 51 bus from Reservoir station to Washington St @ Whipple Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 25 min. The ride fare is $5.10.

85min$5.10
Bus - 7070
Bus - 8686
Bus - 5151
Walk to Roslindale
Leaves from Elm St @ Main St
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Elm St @ Main St
  • 2
    Bus - 7070
    Wait for bus
    70
    University Park
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Western Ave @ Litchfield St
    ID 1046
    26 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Western Ave Opp Litchfield St
    ID 1075
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 8686
    Wait for bus
    86
    Reservoir
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Reservoir
    19 min
  • 7
    Bus - 5151
    Wait for bus
    51
    Forest Hills
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington St @ Whipple Ave
    ID 639
    24 min
  • 9
    Walk to Roslindale
    Walk to
    Roslindale
    South Street
    320 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Elm St @ Main St to Roslindale
The distance between Elm St @ Main St, Boston and Roslindale, Boston is approximately 17.69 mi, which can typically be travelled in 72 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Elm St @ Main St to Roslindale by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Boston – you will always have plenty of easy options.
Public transit stations close to Elm St @ Main St

Elm St @ Main St is located at Elm St @ Main St, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Elm St @ Main St.

Train stations close to Elm St @ Main St:

  • West Newton
  • Newtonville
  • Auburndale

Bus stations close to Elm St @ Main St:

  • Elm St @ Main St
  • Lexington St @ School St
  • Carter St Opp Commuter Rail Station
Public transit stations close to Roslindale, Boston

Roslindale is located at South Street, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Washington St @ Archdale Rd.

Subway stations close to Roslindale:

  • Forest Hills

Train stations close to Roslindale:

  • Forest Hills
  • Bellevue
  • Roslindale Village

Bus stations close to Roslindale:

  • Washington St @ Archdale Rd
  • Washington St @ Mosgrove Ave
  • Washington St @ Whipple Ave

From Elm St @ Main St to Roslindale by bus

To get from Elm St @ Main St to Roslindale in Boston, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 70 bus from Elm St @ Main St station to Western Ave @ Litchfield St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 86 bus and finally take the 51 bus from Reservoir station to Washington St @ Whipple Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 25 min. The ride fare is $5.10.

85min$5.10
Bus - 7070
Bus - 8686
Bus - 5151
Walk to Roslindale
Leaves from Elm St @ Main St
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Elm St @ Main St
  • 2
    Bus - 7070
    Wait for bus
    70
    University Park
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Western Ave @ Litchfield St
    ID 1046
    26 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Western Ave Opp Litchfield St
    ID 1075
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 8686
    Wait for bus
    86
    Reservoir
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Reservoir
    19 min
  • 7
    Bus - 5151
    Wait for bus
    51
    Forest Hills
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington St @ Whipple Ave
    ID 639
    24 min
  • 9
    Walk to Roslindale
    Walk to
    Roslindale
    South Street
    320 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers
  • What is the fastest way to get from Elm St @ Main St to Roslindale?

    The fastest way takes 72 minutes, using Bus line 553, Bus line 504, Bus line NEEDHAM.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Elm St @ Main St to Roslindale?

    The alternative route takes 85 minutes, using Bus line 70, Bus line 86, Bus line 51.

  • Is there a direct bus between Elm St @ Main St and Roslindale?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 12 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Elm St @ Main St to Roslindale?

    The 553 bus line goes from Newton Corner station near Elm St @ Main St in Waltham to Washington St @ Bacon St station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Washington St @ Bacon St station near Roslindale in Boston.

  • How long does it take to travel from Elm St @ Main St to Roslindale by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Elm St @ Main St in Waltham and Roslindale in Boston by bus and train is about 1 hr 12 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Elm St @ Main St to get to Roslindale?

    Get on the 553 bus from the Newton Corner stop near Elm St @ Main St in Waltham.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Elm St @ Main St and Roslindale?

    Get off the bus at the Washington St @ Bacon St station, which is closest to Roslindale in Boston.

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from Elm St @ Main St to Roslindale?

    The ride from Elm St @ Main St to Roslindale costs $15.00.

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