There are 4 ways to get from Roslindale to Natick by subway, train, 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, train
best- Take the subway from Forest Hills to Back Baysubway Orange Line
- Take the train from Back Bay to Natick Centertrain Framingham/Worcester Line
1h 29m$5–11Line 39 bus, bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Forest Hills to Back Baybus 39
- Take the bus from Back Bay - Dartmouth St @ Back Bay Station to Natick Center - South Ave opp Adams Stbus Worcester Line Shuttle
2h 29m$3–9Taxi
- Take the taxi from Roslindale to Naticktaxi 13.5 mi
25 min$40–55Drive 13.5 mi
- Drive from Roslindale to Natickcar 13.5 mi
25 min$3–4
Roslindale to Natick by subway and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Roslindale to Natick is to drive which costs $2 - $4 and takes 25 min.
The fastest way to get from Roslindale to Natick is to taxi which takes 25 min and costs $40 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Roslindale to Natick. However, there are services departing from Washington St @ Granfield Ave and arriving at Natick Center - South Ave opp Adams St via Forest Hills and Back Bay - Dartmouth St @ Back Bay Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Roslindale to Natick. However, there are services departing from Forest Hills and arriving at Natick Center via Back Bay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 29m.
The distance between Roslindale and Natick is 20 miles. The road distance is 13.5 miles.
The best way to get from Roslindale to Natick without a car is to subway and train which takes 1h 29m and costs $5 - $12.
It takes approximately 1h 29m to get from Roslindale to Natick, including transfers.
Roslindale to Natick bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Forest Hills station.
Roslindale to Natick train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Forest Hills station.
Roslindale to Natick bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Back Bay station.
What companies run services between Roslindale, MA, USA and Natick, MA, USA?
You can take a bus from Washington St @ Granfield Ave to Natick Center - South Ave opp Adams St via Forest Hills, Back Bay, and Back Bay - Dartmouth St @ Back Bay Station in around 2h 29m.
Subway from Forest Hills to Back Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 12 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 Natick Center
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–9
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–9
Bus from Forest Hills to Back Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
Bus from Back Bay - Dartmouth St @ Back Bay Station to Natick Center - South Ave opp Adams St
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
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Booking & Getting There
Roslindale to Natick train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Back Bay station.
Yes, the driving distance between Roslindale to Natick is 14 miles. It takes approximately 25 min to drive from Roslindale to Natick.
There are 401+ hotels available in Natick.

