There are 4 ways to get from Allston to Malden by tram, subway, bus, taxi, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Tram, subway
best- Take the tram from Packard's Corner to Boylstontram B
- Take the subway from Chinatown to Malden Centersubway Orange Line
43 min$5Line 66 bus, line 96 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Cambridge St @ Harvard Ave to Harvardbus 66
- Take the bus from Harvard to Medford Sq @ City Hall Parking lotbus 96
57 min$2–4Taxi
- Take the taxi from Allston to Maldentaxi 6.8 mi
13 min$24–29Drive 6.8 mi
- Drive from Allston to Maldencar 6.8 mi
13 min$2
Allston to Malden by tram and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Allston to Malden is to drive which costs $1 - $2 and takes 13 min.
The fastest way to get from Allston to Malden is to taxi which takes 13 min and costs $24 - $29.
No, there is no direct bus from Allston to Malden. However, there are services departing from Cambridge St @ Harvard Ave and arriving at Medford Sq @ City Hall Parking lot via Harvard. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 57 min.
No, there is no direct train from Allston to Malden. However, there are services departing from Packard's Corner and arriving at Malden Center via Chinatown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 43 min.
The distance between Allston and Malden is 9 miles. The road distance is 6.9 miles.
The best way to get from Allston to Malden without a car is to tram and subway which takes 43 min and costs $6.
It takes approximately 43 min to get from Allston to Malden, including transfers.
Allston to Malden bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Cambridge St @ Harvard Ave station.
Allston to Malden train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Packard's Corner station.
Allston to Malden bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Harvard station.
What companies run services between Allston, MA, USA and Malden, MA, USA?
You can take a bus from Cambridge St @ Harvard Ave to Medford Sq @ City Hall Parking lot via Harvard in around 57 min.
Tram from Packard's Corner to Boylston
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
Subway from Chinatown to Malden Center
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
Bus from Cambridge St @ Harvard Ave to Harvard
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
Bus from Harvard to Medford Sq @ City Hall Parking lot
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
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Booking & Getting There
Allston to Malden train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Boylston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Allston to Malden is 7 miles. It takes approximately 13 min to drive from Allston to Malden.
There are 1773+ hotels available in Malden.

