There are 4 ways to get from Natick to Malden by train, subway, 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.
Train, subway
best- Take the train from Natick Center to Back Baytrain Framingham/Worcester Line
- Take the subway from Back Bay to Malden Centersubway Orange Line
1h 2m$6–12Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Natick Center - South Ave @ Washington St to South Station - Bus Terminal Gates 4-6bus Worcester Line Shuttle
- Take the bus from South Station to Chelseabus Sl3
1h 14m$3–9Drive 20 mi
- Drive from Natick to Maldencar 20 mi
34 min$4–6Taxi
- Take the taxi from Natick to Maldentaxi 20 mi
34 min$60–80
Natick to Malden by train and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Natick to Malden is to drive which costs $3 - $6 and takes 34 min.
The fastest way to get from Natick to Malden is to drive which takes 34 min and costs $3 - $6.
No, there is no direct bus from Natick to Malden. However, there are services departing from Natick Center - South Ave @ Washington St and arriving at Chelsea via South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Natick to Malden. However, there are services departing from Natick Center and arriving at Malden Center via Back Bay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 2m.
The distance between Natick and Malden is 23 miles. The road distance is 20.1 miles.
The best way to get from Natick to Malden without a car is to train and subway which takes 1h 2m and costs $6 - $12.
It takes approximately 1h 2m to get from Natick to Malden, including transfers.
Natick to Malden bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Natick Center - South Ave @ Washington St station.
Natick to Malden train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Natick Center station.
Natick to Malden bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at South Station - Bus Terminal Gates 4-6.
What companies run services between Natick, MA, USA and Malden, MA, USA?
You can take a bus from Natick Center - South Ave @ Washington St to Chelsea via South Station - Bus Terminal Gates 4-6 and South Station in around 1h 14m.
Train from Natick Center to Back Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–9
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–9
Subway from Back Bay to Malden Center
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
Bus from Natick Center - South Ave @ Washington St to South Station - Bus Terminal Gates 4-6
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
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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Booking & Getting There
Natick to Malden train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Back Bay station.
Yes, the driving distance between Natick to Malden is 20 miles. It takes approximately 34 min to drive from Natick to Malden.
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