Boston to Lexington
The T route from Boston to Lexington: where to board, where to change, where to get off and how late it runs.
Quick answer: Take the Red Line to Alewife, then bus 62 to Bedford St @ Harrington Rd. The trip takes about 54 minutes (46-57 min depending on the connection). On weekdays bus 62 runs about every 35 min during the day.
Get the live route from Boston to Lexington
Step by step
- At South Station, take the Red Line toward Alewife.
- Ride 9 stops, about 21 min. Get off at Alewife, the stop after Davis.
- At Alewife, change to bus 62 toward Bedford VA.
- Ride about 19 min (34 stops). Get off at Bedford St @ Harrington Rd, the stop after Massachusetts Ave @ Depot Sq.
Other ways to go
- Take the Red Line to Alewife, then bus 76 to Massachusetts Ave @ Depot Sq, and walk about 3 min: about 53 min.
Which one is faster depends on when you leave. Cobblehop compares them with live times and gives you the one that gets you there first.
Times and frequency
| Day | First trip | Last trip | How often (daytime) | Trip time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday-Friday | 5:34 am | 9:21 pm | About every 35 min | About 54 min |
| Saturday | 6:11 am | 8:56 pm | About once an hour | About 56 min |
| Sunday | 6:56 am | 8:52 pm | About once an hour | About 54 min |
First and last trip are when the first train of the trip leaves South Station, on the fall 2026 schedule. "How often" is for bus 62 (the least frequent part of the trip).
Late at night
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves South Station at 9:21 pm and gets to Lexington around 10:07 pm. On Saturday nights the last trip leaves at 8:56 pm, and on Sunday nights at 8:52 pm. Late at night, ask Cobblehop for the last trip. It checks live times and tells you when to leave.
Tips for this trip
- Know your stop. Get to the door after Massachusetts Ave @ Depot Sq. The next stop is Bedford St @ Harrington Rd. Start a live trip in Cobblehop and it alerts you before your stop.
- Changing at Alewife. You don't leave the station. Follow the signs for bus 62.
- Lexington has no train station. The Battle Green is in Lexington center.
Step-free access
MBTA data lists every station on this route (South Station and Alewife) as accessible. South Station has 9 elevators in MBTA data. Elevators do break, so check the MBTA's elevator alerts before you go.
What it costs
- Subway and bus. The subway is $2.40 one way, and a local bus is $1.70. Under an MBTA pilot that started September 1, 2026, you can change between bus and subway within 2 hours of your first tap and pay only the highest fare, if you use the same card or phone each time.
- How to pay. Tap a contactless credit or debit card, phone or watch at the fare gate or bus door, or use a CharlieCard or CharlieTicket.
- Kids. Children 11 and under ride the MBTA free.
Fares as of October 2026. Check the MBTA's fares page before you ride.
Boston to Lexington: common questions
How do I get from Boston to Lexington by public transit?
Take the Red Line to Alewife, then bus 62 to Bedford St @ Harrington Rd. The trip takes about 54 minutes (46-57 min depending on the connection).
How long does it take to get from Boston to Lexington?
About 54 minutes on the main route, or 46-57 minutes depending on the connection.
Do I have to change along the way?
Yes, once: at Alewife. Take the Red Line to Alewife, then bus 62 to Bedford St @ Harrington Rd.
How often does bus 62 run?
About every 35 min on weekdays during the day, about once an hour on Saturdays and about once an hour on Sundays, on the fall 2026 schedule.
What time is the last train from Boston to Lexington?
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves South Station at 9:21 pm and gets to Lexington around 10:07 pm. On Saturday nights the last trip leaves at 8:56 pm, and on Sunday nights at 8:52 pm.
Related routes
- Boston to Waltham
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- Boston to Wellesley
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Official sources
Cobblehop is independent and isn't affiliated with these agencies or operators. Schedules on this page come from MBTA/MassDOT public data. Check their pages for the latest schedules and service changes:
- MBTA: Red Line
- MBTA: bus 62
- MBTA: South Station station
- MBTA: Alewife station
- MBTA: fares
- MBTA: elevator and accessibility alerts
Published October 29, 2026. Times were computed from the fall 2026 MBTA schedule (2026-11-04 for weekdays). Service changes, so check Cobblehop for live times before you go.
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