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How to get from Malden to Somerville by bus and subway?

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 32 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

32min$4.10
Subway - ORANGE LINE
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
    8 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
    18 min
  • 7
    Walk to Somerville
    Walk to
    Somerville
    10 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Malden to Somerville by bus and subway via ORANGE LINE, 86 and 87

To get from Malden to Somerville in Boston, you’ll need to take one subway line and 2 bus lines: take the ORANGE LINE subway from Malden Center station to Sullivan Square station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 86 bus and finally take the 87 bus from Somerville Ave @ Stone Ave station to Davis station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 36 min. The ride fare is $5.80.

36min$5.80
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Bus - 8686
Bus - 8787
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
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sullivan Square
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 8686
    Wait for bus
    86
    Reservoir
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Somerville Ave @ Stone Ave
    ID 2612
    6 min
  • 7
    Bus - 8787
    Wait for bus
    87
    Arlington Center
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Davis
    Ride to bus station
    Davis
    11 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 6.11 mi, which can typically be travelled in 32 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Malden to Somerville 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 Malden

Malden is located at Malden, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Malden Center.

Subway stations close to Malden:

  • Wellington
  • Assembly
  • Medford/Tufts Station

Train stations close to Malden:

  • Oak Grove
  • Chelsea

Bus stations close to Malden:

  • Malden Center
  • 14 Summer St
  • Pleasant St @ Elm St

Public transit stations close to Somerville, Boston

Somerville is located at Somerville, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Holland St @ Dover St.

Subway stations close to Somerville:

  • Ball Square Station
  • Davis Sq.
  • Magoun Station

Train stations close to Somerville:

  • Porter

Bus stations close to Somerville:

  • Holland St @ Dover St
  • College Ave @ Highland Ave
  • Elm St @ Cutter Ave

Alternative route from Malden to Somerville by bus and subway via ORANGE LINE, 86 and 87

To get from Malden to Somerville in Boston, you’ll need to take one subway line and 2 bus lines: take the ORANGE LINE subway from Malden Center station to Sullivan Square station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 86 bus and finally take the 87 bus from Somerville Ave @ Stone Ave station to Davis station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 36 min. The ride fare is $5.80.

36min$5.80
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Bus - 8686
Bus - 8787
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
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sullivan Square
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 8686
    Wait for bus
    86
    Reservoir
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Somerville Ave @ Stone Ave
    ID 2612
    6 min
  • 7
    Bus - 8787
    Wait for bus
    87
    Arlington Center
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Davis
    Ride to bus station
    Davis
    11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 32 minutes, using Bus line ORANGE LINE, Bus line 89.

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

    The alternative route takes 36 minutes, using Bus line ORANGE LINE, Bus line 86, Bus line 87.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one subway line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 32 min.

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

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

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

    The total travel time between Malden and Somerville in Boston by subway and bus is about 32 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 Sullivan Square stop, which is closest to Somerville in Boston.

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

    The ride from Malden to Somerville costs $4.10.

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