There are 3 ways to get from Malden to Ashland by subway, train, car, or taxi
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Subway, train
best- Take the subway from Malden Center to Back Baysubway Orange Line
- Take the train from Back Bay to Ashlandtrain Framingham/Worcester Line
1h 53m$6–12Drive 27.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Malden to Ashlandcar 27.3 mi
41 min$5–8Taxi
- Take the taxi from Malden to Ashlandtaxi 27.3 mi
41 min$85–110
Malden to Ashland by subway and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Malden to Ashland is to drive which costs $5 - $8 and takes 41 min.
The fastest way to get from Malden to Ashland is to drive which takes 41 min and costs $5 - $8.
No, there is no direct train from Malden to Ashland. However, there are services departing from Malden Center and arriving at Ashland via Back Bay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 53m.
The distance between Malden and Ashland is 31 miles. The road distance is 27.5 miles.
The best way to get from Malden to Ashland without a car is to subway and train which takes 1h 53m and costs $6 - $13.
It takes approximately 1h 53m to get from Malden to Ashland, including transfers.
Malden to Ashland train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Malden Center station.
Malden to Ashland train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Back Bay station.
Yes, the driving distance between Malden to Ashland is 27 miles. It takes approximately 41 min to drive from Malden to Ashland.
There are 126+ hotels available in Ashland.
What companies run services between Malden, MA, USA and Ashland, MA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Malden to Ashland. However, you can take the subway to Back Bay, walk to Back Bay, then take the train to Ashland. Alternatively, you can drive from Malden to Ashland in around 41 min.
Subway from Malden Center to Back Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
Train from Back Bay to Ashland
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–10
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $4–10
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