How to get from Malden to Somerville by subway?

From Malden to Somerville by subway

To get from Malden to Somerville in Boston, take the ORANGE LINE subway from Malden Center station to Downtown Crossing station. Next, take the RED LINE subway from Downtown Crossing station to Davis Sq. station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 40 min. The ride fare is $2.40. The subway schedule from Malden may change. We recommend you check the updated subway schedule to Somerville on the Moovit app.

40min$2.40
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Leaves from Malden Center

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Malden
  • 2
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Forest Hills
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Downtown Crossing
    15 min
  • 4
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 5
    Ride to subway station Davis Sq.
    Ride to subway station
    Davis Sq.
    17 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Malden to Somerville by bus and subway

To get from Malden to Somerville in Boston, take the ORANGE LINE subway from Malden Center station to Sullivan Square station. Next, take the 89 bus from Sullivan Square station to College Ave @ Highland Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 36 min. The ride fare is $4.10. The subway schedule from Malden may change. We recommend you check the updated subway schedule to Somerville on the Moovit app.

36min$4.10
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Bus - 8989
Walk to Somerville
Leaves from Malden Center

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Malden
  • 2
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Forest Hills
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Sullivan Square
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sullivan Square
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 8989
    Wait for bus
    89
    Davis
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    College Ave @ Highland Ave
    ID 5015
    21 min
  • 7
    Walk to Somerville
    Walk to
    Somerville
    10 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Malden to Somerville

The distance between Malden, Boston and Somerville, Boston is approximately 10.52 mi, which can typically be travelled in 40 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Malden to Somerville by subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in Boston – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Subway schedule from Malden to Somerville

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

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From Malden to Somerville by bus and subway

To get from Malden to Somerville in Boston, take the ORANGE LINE subway from Malden Center station to Sullivan Square station. Next, take the 89 bus from Sullivan Square station to College Ave @ Highland Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 36 min. The ride fare is $4.10. The subway schedule from Malden may change. We recommend you check the updated subway schedule to Somerville on the Moovit app.

36min$4.10
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Bus - 8989
Walk to Somerville
Leaves from Malden Center

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Malden
  • 2
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Forest Hills
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Sullivan Square
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sullivan Square
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 8989
    Wait for bus
    89
    Davis
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    College Ave @ Highland Ave
    ID 5015
    21 min
  • 7
    Walk to Somerville
    Walk to
    Somerville
    10 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Malden to Somerville?

    The fastest way takes 40 minutes, using Subway line ORANGE LINE, Subway line RED LINE.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Malden to Somerville?

    The alternative route takes 36 minutes, using Subway line ORANGE LINE, Bus line 89.

  • Is there a direct subway between Malden and Somerville in Boston?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 subway lines in total. The total travelling time is 40 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Malden to Somerville in Boston?

    The ORANGE LINE subway line goes from Forest Hills station near Malden to Downtown Crossing station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line till Downtown Crossing station near Somerville in Boston.

  • How long does it take to travel from Malden to Somerville in Boston by subway?

    The total travel time between Malden and Somerville in Boston by subway is about 40 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Malden to get to Somerville in Boston?

    Get on the ORANGE LINE subway from the Forest Hills station near Malden in Boston.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between Malden and Somerville in Boston?

    Get off the subway at the Downtown Crossing station, which is closest to Somerville in Boston.

  • When is the last bus from Malden to Somerville in Boston?

    The last bus from Malden to Somerville in Boston is the Sullivan - Malden line. It leaves the Malden Center stop at 9:17 PM.

  • How much is the subway fare from Malden to Somerville?

    The ride from Malden to Somerville costs $2.40.

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