There are 5 ways to get from Roslindale to Quincy by subway, bus, taxi, or car
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Subway
best- Take the subway from Forest Hills to Downtown Crossingsubway Orange Line
- Take the subway from Downtown Crossing to Quincy Centersubway Red Line
41 min$2Line 21 bus, line 215 bus
- Take the bus from Forest Hills to Ashmontbus 21
- Take the bus from Ashmont to Quincy Centerbus 215 / ...
1h 11m$2–4Taxi
- Take the taxi from Roslindale to Quincytaxi 8.5 mi
18 min$28–35Drive 8.5 mi
- Drive from Roslindale to Quincycar 8.5 mi
18 min$2–3Line 30 bus, line 245 bus
- Take the bus from Washington St opp Granfield Ave to Mattapanbus 30
- Take the bus from Mattapan to Whitwell St @ Dixwell Avebus 245
1h 47m$2–4
Roslindale to Quincy by subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Roslindale to Quincy is to drive which costs $1 - $3 and takes 18 min.
The fastest way to get from Roslindale to Quincy is to taxi which takes 18 min and costs $28 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Roslindale to Quincy. However, there are services departing from Forest Hills and arriving at Quincy Center via Ashmont. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Roslindale to Quincy. However, there are services departing from Forest Hills and arriving at Quincy Center via Downtown Crossing. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 41 min.
The distance between Roslindale and Quincy is 13 miles. The road distance is 8.5 miles.
The best way to get from Roslindale to Quincy without a car is to subway which takes 41 min and costs $3.
It takes approximately 41 min to get from Roslindale to Quincy, including transfers.
Roslindale to Quincy bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Forest Hills station.
Roslindale to Quincy train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Forest Hills station.
Roslindale to Quincy bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Ashmont station.
What companies run services between Roslindale, MA, USA and Quincy, MA, USA?
You can take a subway from Forest Hills to Quincy Center via Downtown Crossing in around 41 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Forest Hills to Quincy Center via Ashmont in around 1h 11m.
Subway from Forest Hills to Downtown Crossing
- Ave. Duration
- 16 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 Quincy Center
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $0
Bus from Forest Hills to Ashmont
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
Bus from Ashmont to Quincy Center
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
Bus from Washington St opp Granfield Ave to Mattapan
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
Bus from Mattapan to Whitwell St @ Dixwell Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
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More Questions & Answers
Roslindale to Quincy train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Downtown Crossing station.
Yes, the driving distance between Roslindale to Quincy is 9 miles. It takes approximately 18 min to drive from Roslindale to Quincy.
There are 1364+ hotels available in Quincy.

