How to get from Big Y - Amherst to Roslindale by bus and train?

From Big Y - Amherst to Roslindale by bus and train

To get from Big Y - Amherst to Roslindale in Boston, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the B79 bus from Amherst - Infront Of Five Colleges Center station to Union Station Garage station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER train and finally take the NEEDHAM train from Back Bay - South End station to Roslindale Village station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 41 min. The bus and train schedule from Big Y - Amherst may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Roslindale on the Moovit app.

281min
Walk to bus station
Bus - B79B79
Train - FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER
Train - NEEDHAM
Walk to Roslindale
Leaves from Amherst - Infront Of Five Colleges Center

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Amherst - Infront Of Five Colleges Center
    ID 113
    1.05 mi • 22 min
  • 2
    Bus - B79B79
    Wait for bus
    B79
    Worcester
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Union Station Garage
    96 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Worcester Union Station
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTERFRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER
    Wait for train
    FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER
    #550 | South Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Back Bay - South End
    90 min
  • 7
    Train - NEEDHAMNEEDHAM
    Wait for train
    NEEDHAM
    #655 | Needham Heights
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Roslindale Village
    11 min
  • 9
    Walk to Roslindale
    Walk to
    Roslindale
    South Street
    870 yd • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Big Y - Amherst to Roslindale

The distance between Big Y - Amherst, Boston and Roslindale, Boston is approximately 97.84 mi, which can typically be travelled in 281 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Big Y - Amherst to Roslindale by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Boston – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from Big Y - Amherst to Roslindale

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

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Big Y - Amherst to Roslindale?

    The fastest way takes 281 minutes, using Bus line B79, Train line FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER, Train line NEEDHAM.

  • Is there a direct bus between Big Y - Amherst and Roslindale in Boston?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 41 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Big Y - Amherst to Roslindale in Boston?

    The B79 bus line goes from Amherst - Infront Of Five Colleges Center station near Big Y - Amherst to Union Station Garage station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Union Station Garage station near Roslindale in Boston.

  • How long does it take to travel from Big Y - Amherst to Roslindale in Boston by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Big Y - Amherst and Roslindale in Boston by bus and train is about 4 hr 41 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Big Y - Amherst to get to Roslindale in Boston?

    Get on the B79 bus from the Amherst - Infront Of Five Colleges Center stop near Big Y - Amherst in Boston.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Big Y - Amherst and Roslindale in Boston?

    Get off the bus at the Union Station Garage station, which is closest to Roslindale in Boston.

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