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 47 min.

287min
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
    92 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
    #5546 | South Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Back Bay - South End
    90 min
  • 7
    Train - NEEDHAMNEEDHAM
    Wait for train
    NEEDHAM
    #5651 | 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 • 11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Big Y - Amherst to Roslindale by bus and train via B79, FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER and 39

To get from Big Y - Amherst to Roslindale in Boston, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: 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 39 bus from Back Bay station to Forest Hills station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 4 min.

304min
Walk to bus station
Bus - B79B79
Train - FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER
Bus - 3939
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
    92 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
    #5546 | South Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Back Bay - South End
    90 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Back Bay
    80 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 3939
    Wait for bus
    39
    Forest Hills
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Forest Hills
    46 min
  • 10
    Walk to Roslindale
    Walk to
    Roslindale
    South Street
    0.93 mi • 20 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 287 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.

Public transit stations close to Big Y - Amherst

Big Y - Amherst is located at Big Y - Amherst, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Amherst Community Health Ctr (Out).

Bus stations close to Big Y - Amherst:

  • Amherst Community Health Ctr (Out)
  • Amherst Community Health Ctr (In)
  • Stop & Shop Gas / Route 9

Public transit stations close to Roslindale, Boston

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

Subway stations close to Roslindale:

  • Forest Hills

Train stations close to Roslindale:

  • Forest Hills
  • Bellevue
  • Roslindale Village

Bus stations close to Roslindale:

  • Washington St @ Mosgrove Ave
  • Washington St @ Archdale Rd
  • Washington St Opp Granfield Ave

Related Routes

Alternative route from Big Y - Amherst to Roslindale by bus and train via B79, FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER and 39

To get from Big Y - Amherst to Roslindale in Boston, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: 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 39 bus from Back Bay station to Forest Hills station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 4 min.

304min
Walk to bus station
Bus - B79B79
Train - FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER
Bus - 3939
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
    92 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
    #5546 | South Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Back Bay - South End
    90 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Back Bay
    80 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 3939
    Wait for bus
    39
    Forest Hills
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Forest Hills
    46 min
  • 10
    Walk to Roslindale
    Walk to
    Roslindale
    South Street
    0.93 mi • 20 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 287 minutes, using Bus line B79, Train line FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER, Train line NEEDHAM.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Big Y - Amherst to Roslindale?

    The alternative route takes 304 minutes, using Bus line B79, Train line FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER, Bus line 39.

  • 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 47 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 Worcester station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Worcester 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 47 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 Worcester station, which is closest to Roslindale in Boston.

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