Route overview
The MBTA Subway journey from Alewife to Babcock Street is a direct journey with no line change. It covers approximately 14 km in 28 minutes across 18 stations.
MBTA Subway timings and fare
Transit fares, passes and concessions vary by agency and payment method. Confirm the current fare with the official operator.
Station-by-station route
- 1Alewife#DA291C Line
Next: Mbta Rapid Davis 0 · 3 min
- 2Davis#DA291C Line
Next: Mbta Rapid Porter 0 · 1 min
- 3Porter#DA291C Line
Next: Mbta Rapid Harvard 0 · 3 min
- 4Harvard#DA291C Line
Next: Mbta Rapid Central 0 · 3 min
- 5Central#DA291C Line
Next: Mbta Rapid Kendall Mit 0 · 2 min
- 6Kendall/MIT#DA291C Line
Next: Mbta Rapid Charles Mgh 0 · 2 min
- 7Charles/MGH#DA291C Line
Next: Mbta Rapid Park Street 0 · 1 min
- 8Park Street#00843D Line
Next: Mbta Rapid Boylston 0 · — min
- 9Boylston#00843D Line
Next: Mbta Rapid Arlington 0 · 1 min
- 10Arlington#00843D Line
Next: Mbta Rapid Copley 0 · 1 min
- 11Copley#00843D Line
Next: Mbta Rapid Hynes Convention Center 0 · 1 min
- 12Hynes Convention Center#00843D Line
Next: Mbta Rapid Kenmore 0 · 1 min
- 13Kenmore#00843D Line
Next: Mbta Rapid Blandford Street 0 · — min
- 14Blandford Street#00843D Line
Next: Mbta Rapid Boston University East 0 · — min
- 15Boston University East#00843D Line
Next: Mbta Rapid Boston University Central 0 · — min
- 16Boston University Central#00843D Line
Next: Mbta Rapid Amory Street 0 · 1 min
- 17Amory Street#00843D Line
Next: Mbta Rapid Babcock Street 0 · — min
- 18Babcock Street#00843D Line
Terminal station
Travel tips
- Check operator service notices before travelling.
- Keep extra time for interchange walking and platform changes.
- Use the route planner above to compare the available route options.
Frequently asked questions
How many stations are between Alewife and Babcock Street?
There are 18 stations on this route, covering approximately 14 km.
How long does Alewife to Babcock Street take?
The estimated journey time is 28 minutes under normal operating conditions.
What is the MBTA Subway fare for this route?
$2.40 standard · $1.10 reduced Confirm the current fare before travelling.
What are the first and last MBTA Subway trains?
The available timing reference is Check operator for the first train and Check operator for the last train. Check the operator for the exact service-day schedule.
What facilities are available at Alewife?
Alewife facility details are not published in the current network snapshot; confirm station services locally.