There are 4 ways to get from Malden to JFK/UMass by 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.
Subway
best- Take the subway from Malden Center to Downtown Crossingsubway Orange Line
- Take the subway from Downtown Crossing to JFK/UMasssubway Red Line
26 min$2Bus, subway
- Take the bus from Chelsea to South Stationbus Sl3
- Take the subway from South Station to JFK/UMasssubway Red Line
37 min$5–7Taxi
- Take the taxi from Malden to JFK/UMasstaxi 10.8 mi
15 min$35–45Drive 10.8 mi
- Drive from Malden to JFK/UMasscar 10.8 mi
15 min$2–3
Malden to JFK/UMass by subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Malden to JFK/UMass is to drive which costs $1 - $3 and takes 15 min.
The fastest way to get from Malden to JFK/UMass is to taxi which takes 15 min and costs $35 - $45.
No, there is no direct train from Malden to JFK/UMass. However, there are services departing from Malden Center and arriving at JFK/UMass via Downtown Crossing. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26 min.
The distance between Malden and JFK/UMass is 8 miles. The road distance is 10.8 miles.
The best way to get from Malden to JFK/UMass without a car is to subway which takes 26 min and costs $3.
It takes approximately 26 min to get from Malden to JFK/UMass, including transfers.
Malden to JFK/UMass train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Malden Center station.
Malden to JFK/UMass train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Downtown Crossing station.
Yes, the driving distance between Malden to JFK/UMass is 11 miles. It takes approximately 15 min to drive from Malden to JFK/UMass.
There are 1808+ hotels available in JFK/UMass.
What companies run services between Malden, MA, USA and JFK/UMass, MA, USA?
You can take a subway from Malden Center to JFK/UMass via Downtown Crossing in around 26 min.
Subway from Malden Center to Downtown Crossing
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
Subway from Downtown Crossing to JFK/UMass
- Ave. Duration
- 8 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $0
Subway from South Station to JFK/UMass
- Ave. Duration
- 7 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
Bus from Chelsea to South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
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