How to get from Melrose Highlands to Roslindale by bus and subway?

From Melrose Highlands to Roslindale by bus and subway

To get from Melrose Highlands to Roslindale in Boston, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the 137 bus from Main St @ W Highland Ave station to Washington St @ Grove St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ORANGE LINE subway and finally take the ORANGE LINE SHUTTLE bus from Jackson Square - Columbus Ave @ Centre St station to Forest Hills station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 29 min. The ride fare is $5.80.

89min$5.80
Walk to bus station
Bus - 137137
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Bus - ORANGE LINE SHUTTLEORANGE LINE SHUTTLE
Walk to Roslindale
Leaves from Main St @ W Highland Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Main St @ W Highland Ave
    ID 9195
    840 yd • 10 min
  • 2
    Bus - 137137
    Wait for bus
    137
    Malden
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington St @ Grove St
    ID 5992
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Oak Grove
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Jackson Square
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Jackson Square
    29 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Jackson Square - Columbus Ave @ Centre St
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - ORANGE LINE SHUTTLEORANGE LINE SHUTTLE
    Wait for bus
    ORANGE LINE SHUTTLE
    Forest Hills (Shuttle)
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Forest Hills
    9 min
  • 10
    Walk to Roslindale
    Walk to
    Roslindale
    South Street
    0.93 mi • 20 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Melrose Highlands to Roslindale by bus and subway via 137, ORANGE LINE and 39

To get from Melrose Highlands to Roslindale in Boston, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the 137 bus from Main St @ W Highland Ave station to Washington St @ Grove St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ORANGE LINE subway and finally take the 39 bus from Huntington Ave @ Gainsborough St station to Forest Hills station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 37 min. The ride fare is $5.80.

97min$5.80
Walk to bus station
Bus - 137137
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Bus - 3939
Walk to Roslindale
Leaves from Main St @ W Highland Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Main St @ W Highland Ave
    ID 9195
    840 yd • 10 min
  • 2
    Bus - 137137
    Wait for bus
    137
    Malden
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington St @ Grove St
    ID 5992
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Oak Grove
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Jackson Square
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Massachusetts Ave.
    23 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Huntington Ave @ Gainsborough St
    ID 31391
    250 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 3939
    Wait for bus
    39
    Forest Hills
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Forest Hills
    22 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 Melrose Highlands to Roslindale

The distance between Melrose Highlands, Boston and Roslindale, Boston is approximately 15.54 mi, which can typically be travelled in 89 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Melrose Highlands to Roslindale by bus and subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in Boston – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Melrose Highlands

Melrose Highlands is located at Melrose Highlands, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Franklin St Opp Greenwood St.

Train stations close to Melrose Highlands:

  • Oak Grove

Bus stations close to Melrose Highlands:

  • Franklin St Opp Greenwood St
  • Franklin St @ Greenwood St
  • Franklin St @ Ashland St

Public transit stations close to Roslindale, Boston

Roslindale is located at South Street, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Forest Hills.

Subway stations close to Roslindale:

  • Forest Hills

Train stations close to Roslindale:

  • Forest Hills
  • Bellevue
  • Roslindale Village

Bus stations close to Roslindale:

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

Related Routes

Alternative route from Melrose Highlands to Roslindale by bus and subway via 137, ORANGE LINE and 39

To get from Melrose Highlands to Roslindale in Boston, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the 137 bus from Main St @ W Highland Ave station to Washington St @ Grove St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ORANGE LINE subway and finally take the 39 bus from Huntington Ave @ Gainsborough St station to Forest Hills station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 37 min. The ride fare is $5.80.

97min$5.80
Walk to bus station
Bus - 137137
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Bus - 3939
Walk to Roslindale
Leaves from Main St @ W Highland Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Main St @ W Highland Ave
    ID 9195
    840 yd • 10 min
  • 2
    Bus - 137137
    Wait for bus
    137
    Malden
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington St @ Grove St
    ID 5992
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Oak Grove
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Jackson Square
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Massachusetts Ave.
    23 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Huntington Ave @ Gainsborough St
    ID 31391
    250 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 3939
    Wait for bus
    39
    Forest Hills
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Forest Hills
    22 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 Melrose Highlands to Roslindale?

    The fastest way takes 89 minutes, using Bus line 137, Subway line ORANGE LINE, Bus line ORANGE LINE SHUTTLE.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Melrose Highlands to Roslindale?

    The alternative route takes 97 minutes, using Bus line 137, Subway line ORANGE LINE, Bus line 39.

  • Is there a direct bus between Melrose Highlands and Roslindale?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one subway line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 29 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Melrose Highlands to Roslindale?

    The 137 bus line goes from Main St @ W Highland Ave station near Melrose Highlands in Melrose to Malden station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one subway line till Malden station near Roslindale in Boston.

  • How long does it take to travel from Melrose Highlands to Roslindale by bus and subway?

    The total travel time between Melrose Highlands in Melrose and Roslindale in Boston by bus and subway is about 1 hr 29 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Melrose Highlands to get to Roslindale?

    Get on the 137 bus from the Main St @ W Highland Ave stop near Melrose Highlands in Melrose.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Melrose Highlands and Roslindale?

    Get off the bus at the Malden stop, which is closest to Roslindale in Boston.

  • How much is the total bus and subway fare from Melrose Highlands to Roslindale?

    The ride from Melrose Highlands to Roslindale costs $5.80.

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