There are 5 ways to get from Quincy to Roslindale by subway, bus, taxi, or car
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Subway
best- Take the subway from Quincy Center to Downtown Crossingsubway Red Line
- Take the subway from Downtown Crossing to Forest Hillssubway Orange Line
46 min$3–7Line 215 bus, line 21 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Quincy Center to Ashmontbus 215 / ...
- Take the bus from Ashmont to Forest Hillsbus 21
1h 2m$2–4Taxi
- Take the taxi from Quincy to Roslindaletaxi 8.7 mi
18 min$29–35Drive 8.7 mi
- Drive from Quincy to Roslindalecar 8.7 mi
18 min$2–3Line 245 bus, line 30 bus
- Take the bus from Whitwell St @ Granite St to Mattapanbus 245
- Take the bus from Mattapan to Washington St @ Granfield Avebus 30
1h 5m$2–4
Quincy to Roslindale by subway and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Quincy to Roslindale is to drive which costs $1 - $3 and takes 18 min.
The fastest way to get from Quincy to Roslindale is to taxi which takes 18 min and costs $29 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Quincy to Roslindale. However, there are services departing from Quincy Center and arriving at Forest Hills via Ashmont. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Quincy to Roslindale. However, there are services departing from Quincy Center and arriving at Forest Hills via Downtown Crossing. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 46 min.
The distance between Quincy and Roslindale is 14 miles. The road distance is 8.8 miles.
The best way to get from Quincy to Roslindale without a car is to subway which takes 46 min and costs $3 - $8.
It takes approximately 46 min to get from Quincy to Roslindale, including transfers.
Quincy to Roslindale bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Quincy Center station.
Quincy to Roslindale train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Quincy Center station.
Quincy to Roslindale bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Ashmont station.
What companies run services between Quincy, MA, USA and Roslindale, MA, USA?
You can take a subway from Quincy Center to Washington St opp Granfield Ave via Downtown Crossing, Forest Hills, and Forest Hills in around 46 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Quincy Center to Forest Hills via Ashmont in around 1h 2m.
Subway from Quincy Center to Downtown Crossing
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
Subway from Downtown Crossing to Forest Hills
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $0
Bus from Quincy Center to Ashmont
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
Bus from Ashmont to Forest Hills
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
Bus from Whitwell St @ Granite St to Mattapan
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
Bus from Mattapan to Washington St @ Granfield Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Estimated price
- $29–35
Boston Cab
- Phone
- +1 617-536-5010
- Website
- bostoncab.us
Yellow Cab Brockton
- Phone
- +1-508-583-1234
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More Questions & Answers
Quincy to Roslindale train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Downtown Crossing station.
Yes, the driving distance between Quincy to Roslindale is 9 miles. It takes approximately 18 min to drive from Quincy to Roslindale.
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