How to get from Third Street to Roslindale by bus and train?

From Third Street to Roslindale by bus and train

To get from Third Street to Roslindale in Boston, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the R bus from Third Street station to Providence Station (Park Row W Before Exchange) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ACELA 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 1 hr 55 min.

115min
Bus - RR
Train - ACELAACELA
Train - NEEDHAM
Walk to Roslindale
Leaves from Third Street

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Third Street
  • 2
    Bus - RR
    Wait for bus
    R
    Broad Street Terminal (Providence)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Providence Station (Park Row W Before Exchange)
    ID 072015
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Providence
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - ACELAACELA
    Wait for train
    ACELA
    Boston
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Back Bay - South End
    43 min
  • 7
    Train - NEEDHAMNEEDHAM
    Wait for train
    NEEDHAM
    #629 | 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

From Third Street to Roslindale by bus, subway and train

To get from Third Street to Roslindale in Boston, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one subway line: take the R bus from Third Street station to Providence Station (Park Row W Before Exchange) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ACELA train and finally take the ORANGE LINE subway from Back Bay - South End station to Forest Hills station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 39 min.

99min
Bus - RR
Train - ACELAACELA
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Walk to Roslindale
Leaves from Third Street

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Third Street
  • 2
    Bus - RR
    Wait for bus
    R
    Broad Street Terminal (Providence)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Providence Station (Park Row W Before Exchange)
    ID 072015
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Providence
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - ACELAACELA
    Wait for train
    ACELA
    Boston
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Back Bay - South End
    43 min
  • 7
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Forest Hills
  • 8
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Forest Hills
    13 min
  • 9
    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 Third Street to Roslindale

The distance between Third Street, Boston and Roslindale, Boston is approximately 49.58 mi, which can typically be travelled in 115 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Third Street 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 Third Street

Third Street is located at Third Street, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Third Street.

Train stations close to Third Street:

  • Providence
  • Pawtucket/Central Falls

Bus stations close to Third Street:

  • Third Street
  • Ninth Street
  • Rochambeau Avenue

Ferry stations close to Third Street:

  • Providence, Ri

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:

  • Roslindale Village
  • Bellevue
  • Forest Hills

Bus stations close to Roslindale:

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

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From Third Street to Roslindale by bus, subway and train

To get from Third Street to Roslindale in Boston, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one subway line: take the R bus from Third Street station to Providence Station (Park Row W Before Exchange) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ACELA train and finally take the ORANGE LINE subway from Back Bay - South End station to Forest Hills station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 39 min.

99min
Bus - RR
Train - ACELAACELA
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Walk to Roslindale
Leaves from Third Street

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Third Street
  • 2
    Bus - RR
    Wait for bus
    R
    Broad Street Terminal (Providence)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Providence Station (Park Row W Before Exchange)
    ID 072015
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Providence
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - ACELAACELA
    Wait for train
    ACELA
    Boston
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Back Bay - South End
    43 min
  • 7
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Forest Hills
  • 8
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Forest Hills
    13 min
  • 9
    Walk to Roslindale
    Walk to
    Roslindale
    South Street
    0.92 mi • 20 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Third Street to Roslindale?

    The fastest way takes 115 minutes, using Bus line R, Train line ACELA, Train line NEEDHAM.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Third Street to Roslindale?

    The alternative route takes 99 minutes, using Bus line R, Train line ACELA, Subway line ORANGE LINE.

  • Is there a direct bus between Third Street and Roslindale in Boston?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 55 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Third Street to Roslindale in Boston?

    The R bus line goes from Broad Street Terminal (Providence) station near Third Street to Providence Station (Park Row W Before Exchange) station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Providence Station (Park Row W Before Exchange) station near Roslindale in Boston

  • How long does it take to travel from Third Street to Roslindale in Boston by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Third Street and Roslindale in Boston by bus and train is about 1 hr 55 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Third Street to get to Roslindale in Boston?

    Get on the R bus from the Broad Street Terminal (Providence) stop near Third Street in Boston.

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

    Get off the bus at the Providence Station (Park Row W Before Exchange) station, which is closest to Roslindale in Boston.

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