There are 4 ways to get from Malden to Westwood 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 opp Hill Stbus 34E
1h 29m$14–21Drive 19.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Malden to Westwoodcar 19.3 mi
35 min$4–6Subway, train
- Take the subway from Malden Center to Rugglessubway Orange Line
- Take the train from Ruggles to Islingtontrain Franklin/Foxboro Line
1h 43m$15–25Taxi
- Take the taxi from Malden to Westwoodtaxi 19.3 mi
35 min$60–75
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Malden to Westwood is to drive which costs $3 - $6 and takes 35 min.
The fastest way to get from Malden to Westwood is to drive which takes 35 min and costs $3 - $6.
No, there is no direct train from Malden to Westwood. However, there are services departing from Malden Center and arriving at Islington via Ruggles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 43m.
The distance between Malden and Westwood is 26 miles. The road distance is 19.4 miles.
The best way to get from Malden to Westwood without a car is to subway and bus which takes 1h 29m and costs $14 - $22.
It takes approximately 1h 29m to get from Malden to Westwood, including transfers.
Malden to Westwood train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Malden Center station.
Malden to Westwood train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Ruggles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Malden to Westwood is 19 miles. It takes approximately 35 min to drive from Malden to Westwood.
There are 1291+ hotels available in Westwood.
What companies run services between Malden, MA, USA and Westwood, MA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Malden to Westwood. However, you can take the subway to Forest Hills, walk to Forest Hills, take the bus to Washington St opp Hill St, then take the taxi to Westwood. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Malden Center to Westwood via Ruggles, Ruggles, and Islington in around 1h 43m.
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 Islington
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–8
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $1–8
Bus from Forest Hills to Washington St opp Hill St
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
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