There are 4 ways to get from Malden to Natick by subway, train, bus, car, or taxi
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 Malden Center to Back Baysubway Orange Line
- Take the train from Back Bay to Natick Centertrain Framingham/Worcester Line
1h 42m$5–11Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Chelsea to South Stationbus Sl3
- Take the bus from South Station - Bus Terminal Gates 4-6 to Natick Center - South Ave opp Adams Stbus Worcester Line Shuttle
2h 9m$3–9Drive 20.6 mi
- Drive from Malden to Natickcar 20.6 mi
35 min$4–6Taxi
- Take the taxi from Malden to Naticktaxi 20.6 mi
35 min$65–80
Malden to Natick by subway and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Malden to Natick is to drive which costs $3 - $6 and takes 35 min.
The fastest way to get from Malden to Natick is to drive which takes 35 min and costs $3 - $6.
No, there is no direct bus from Malden to Natick. However, there are services departing from Chelsea and arriving at Natick Center - South Ave opp Adams St via South Station - Bus Terminal Gates 4-6. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Malden to Natick. However, there are services departing from Malden Center and arriving at Natick Center via Back Bay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 42m.
The distance between Malden and Natick is 23 miles. The road distance is 20.7 miles.
The best way to get from Malden to Natick without a car is to subway and train which takes 1h 42m and costs $5 - $12.
It takes approximately 1h 42m to get from Malden to Natick, including transfers.
Malden to Natick bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Chelsea station.
Malden to Natick train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Malden Center station.
Malden to Natick bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at South Station.
What companies run services between Malden, MA, USA and Natick, MA, USA?
You can take a bus from Chelsea to Natick Center - South Ave opp Adams St via South Station and South Station - Bus Terminal Gates 4-6 in around 2h 9m.
Subway from Malden Center to Back Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 20 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 Chelsea to South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
Bus from South Station - Bus Terminal Gates 4-6 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
Malden to Natick train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Back Bay station.
Yes, the driving distance between Malden to Natick is 21 miles. It takes approximately 35 min to drive from Malden to Natick.
There are 477+ hotels available in Natick.

