There are 4 ways to get from South Station (subway) to Malden by subway, bus, taxi, or car
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Subway
best- Take the subway from Downtown Crossing to Malden Centersubway Orange Line
21 min$3Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from South Station to Chelseabus Sl3
24 min$1–5Taxi
- Take the taxi from South Station (subway) to Maldentaxi 6.1 mi
9 min$21–26Drive 6.1 mi
- Drive from South Station (subway) to Maldencar 6.1 mi
9 min$2
South Station (subway) to Malden by foot and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from South Station (subway) to Malden is to drive which costs $1 - $2 and takes 9 min.
The fastest way to get from South Station (subway) to Malden is to taxi which takes 9 min and costs $21 - $26.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from South Station station and arriving at Chelsea. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 24 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Downtown Crossing and arriving at Malden Center. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 15 min.
The distance between South Station (subway) and Malden is 6 miles. The road distance is 6.2 miles.
The best way to get from South Station (subway) to Malden without a car is to subway which takes 21 min and costs $3.
The subway from Downtown Crossing to Malden Center takes 15 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.
South Station (subway) to Malden bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from South Station.
South Station (subway) to Malden train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Downtown Crossing station.
South Station (subway) to Malden bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Chelsea station.
What companies run services between South Station (subway), MA, USA and Malden, MA, USA?
MBTA operates a subway from Downtown Crossing to Malden Center every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 15 min. Alternatively, MBTA operates a bus from South Station to Chelsea every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $1–5 and the journey takes 24 min.
Subway from Downtown Crossing to Malden Center
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
Bus from South Station to Chelsea
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
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More Questions & Answers
South Station (subway) to Malden train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Malden Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between South Station (subway) to Malden is 6 miles. It takes approximately 9 min to drive from South Station (subway) to Malden.
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