There are 4 ways to get from Malden to Norwood by subway, bus, train, car, or taxi
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Subway, bus
best- Take the subway from Malden Center to Forest Hillssubway Orange Line
- Take the bus from Forest Hills to Washington St @ Railroad Avebus 34E
1h 26m$3–7Subway, train
- Take the subway from Malden Center to Rugglessubway Orange Line
- Take the train from Ruggles to Norwood Depottrain Franklin/Foxboro Line
1h 39m$4–10Drive 19.8 mi
- Drive from Malden to Norwoodcar 19.8 mi
37 min$4–6Taxi
- Take the taxi from Malden to Norwoodtaxi 19.8 mi
37 min$70–85
Malden to Norwood by subway and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Malden to Norwood is to drive which costs $3 - $6 and takes 37 min.
The fastest way to get from Malden to Norwood is to drive which takes 37 min and costs $3 - $6.
No, there is no direct train from Malden to Norwood. However, there are services departing from Malden Center and arriving at Norwood Depot via Ruggles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 39m.
The distance between Malden and Norwood is 24 miles. The road distance is 19.9 miles.
The best way to get from Malden to Norwood without a car is to subway and bus which takes 1h 26m and costs $3 - $8.
It takes approximately 1h 26m to get from Malden to Norwood, including transfers.
Malden to Norwood train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Malden Center station.
Malden to Norwood train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Ruggles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Malden to Norwood is 20 miles. It takes approximately 37 min to drive from Malden to Norwood.
There are 1454+ hotels available in Norwood.
What companies run services between Malden, MA, USA and Norwood, MA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Malden to Norwood. However, you can take the subway to Forest Hills, walk to Forest Hills, then take the bus to Washington St @ Railroad Ave. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Malden Center to Norwood Depot via Ruggles and Ruggles in around 1h 39m.
Subway from Malden Center to Forest Hills
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
Subway from Malden Center to Ruggles
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
Train from Ruggles to Norwood Depot
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–8
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–8
Bus from Forest Hills to Washington St @ Railroad Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
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