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How to get from Cambridge (Ma) to Roslindale by bus and subway?

From Cambridge (Ma) to Roslindale by bus and subway

To get from Cambridge (Ma) to Roslindale in Boston, you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one bus line: take the RED LINE subway from Alewife station to Downtown Crossing station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ORANGE LINE subway and finally take the 40 bus from Forest Hills station to Washington St @ Mosgrove Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 54 min. The ride fare is $2.40. The bus and subway schedule from Cambridge (Ma) may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Roslindale on the Moovit app.

54min$2.40
Walk to subway station
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Bus - 4040
Walk to Roslindale
Leaves from Alewife

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Alewife
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Braintree
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Downtown Crossing
    19 min
  • 4
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Forest Hills
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Forest Hills
    16 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Forest Hills
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 4040
    Wait for bus
    40
    Georgetowne
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington St @ Mosgrove Ave
    ID 599
    3 min
  • 9
    Walk to Roslindale
    Walk to
    Roslindale
    South Street
    310 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Cambridge (Ma) to Roslindale

The distance between Cambridge (Ma), Boston and Roslindale, Boston is approximately 12.15 mi, which can typically be travelled in 54 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Cambridge (Ma) to Roslindale by bus and subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in Boston – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Subway schedule from Cambridge (Ma) to Roslindale

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

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Cambridge (Ma) to Roslindale?

    The fastest way takes 54 minutes, using Subway line RED LINE, Subway line ORANGE LINE, Bus line 40.

  • Is there a direct subway between Cambridge (Ma) and Roslindale?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 subway lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 54 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Cambridge (Ma) to Roslindale?

    The RED LINE subway line goes from Alewife station near Cambridge (Ma) in Cambridge to Downtown Crossing station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line and one bus line till Downtown Crossing station near Roslindale in Boston.

  • How long does it take to travel from Cambridge (Ma) to Roslindale by subway and bus?

    The total travel time between Cambridge (Ma) in Cambridge and Roslindale in Boston by subway and bus is about 54 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Cambridge (Ma) to get to Roslindale?

    Get on the RED LINE subway from the Alewife station near Cambridge (Ma) in Cambridge.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between Cambridge (Ma) and Roslindale?

    Get off the subway at the Downtown Crossing stop, which is closest to Roslindale in Boston.

  • How much is the total subway and bus fare from Cambridge (Ma) to Roslindale?

    The ride from Cambridge (Ma) to Roslindale costs $2.40.

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