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How to get from Malden to Arlington by bus and subway?

From Malden to Arlington by bus and subway

To get from Malden to Arlington in Boston, you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one bus line: take the ORANGE LINE subway from Malden Center station to Downtown Crossing station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED LINE subway and finally take the 62/76 bus from Alewife station to Arlington Heights Busway station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 14 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

74min$4.10
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 62/7662/76
Leaves from Malden Center
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Malden
  • 2
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Forest Hills
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Downtown Crossing
    21 min
  • 4
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Alewife
    28 min
  • 6
    Bus - 62/7662/76
    Wait for bus
    62/76
    Bedford Va Via Hanscom Airport
  • 7
    Ride to bus station Arlington Heights Busway
    Ride to bus station
    Arlington Heights Busway
    ID 7922
    10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Malden to Arlington by bus and subway via ORANGE LINE, 86 and 77

To get from Malden to Arlington in Boston, you’ll need to take one subway line and 2 bus lines: take the ORANGE LINE subway from Malden Center station to Sullivan Square station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 86 bus and finally take the 77 bus from Harvard station to Arlington Heights Busway station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 18 min. The ride fare is $5.80.

78min$5.80
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Bus - 8686
Bus - 7777
Leaves from Malden Center
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Malden
  • 2
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Forest Hills
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Sullivan Square
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sullivan Square
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 8686
    Wait for bus
    86
    Reservoir
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Harvard Sq @ Garden St - Dawes Island
    ID 22549
    17 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Harvard
    280 yd • 4 min
  • 8
    Bus - 7777
    Wait for bus
    77
    Arlington Heights
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Arlington Heights Busway
    Ride to bus station
    Arlington Heights Busway
    ID 7922
    30 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Malden to Arlington
The distance between Malden, Boston and Arlington, Boston is approximately 15.23 mi, which can typically be travelled in 74 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Malden to Arlington by bus and subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in Boston – you will always have plenty of easy options.
Public transit stations close to Malden

Malden is located at Malden, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Malden Center.

Subway stations close to Malden:

  • Wellington
  • Assembly
  • Medford/Tufts Station

Train stations close to Malden:

  • Oak Grove
  • Chelsea

Bus stations close to Malden:

  • Malden Center
  • 14 Summer St
  • Pleasant St @ Elm St
Public transit stations close to Arlington, Boston

Arlington is located at Arlington, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Massachusetts Ave Opp Daniels St.

Subway stations close to Arlington:

  • Alewife

Train stations close to Arlington:

  • West Medford
  • Wedgemere
  • Belmont

Bus stations close to Arlington:

  • Massachusetts Ave Opp Daniels St
  • Massachusetts Ave @ Daniels St
  • Wachusett Ave @ Appleton St

Alternative route from Malden to Arlington by bus and subway via ORANGE LINE, 86 and 77

To get from Malden to Arlington in Boston, you’ll need to take one subway line and 2 bus lines: take the ORANGE LINE subway from Malden Center station to Sullivan Square station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 86 bus and finally take the 77 bus from Harvard station to Arlington Heights Busway station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 18 min. The ride fare is $5.80.

78min$5.80
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Bus - 8686
Bus - 7777
Leaves from Malden Center
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Malden
  • 2
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Forest Hills
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Sullivan Square
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sullivan Square
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 8686
    Wait for bus
    86
    Reservoir
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Harvard Sq @ Garden St - Dawes Island
    ID 22549
    17 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Harvard
    280 yd • 4 min
  • 8
    Bus - 7777
    Wait for bus
    77
    Arlington Heights
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Arlington Heights Busway
    Ride to bus station
    Arlington Heights Busway
    ID 7922
    30 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers
  • What is the fastest way to get from Malden to Arlington?

    The fastest way takes 74 minutes, using Bus line ORANGE LINE, Bus line RED LINE, Bus line 62/76.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Malden to Arlington?

    The alternative route takes 78 minutes, using Bus line ORANGE LINE, Bus line 86, Bus line 77.

  • Is there a direct subway between Malden and Arlington in Boston?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 subway lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 14 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Malden to Arlington in Boston?

    The ORANGE LINE subway line goes from Forest Hills station near Malden to Downtown Crossing station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line and one bus line till Downtown Crossing station near Arlington in Boston

  • How long does it take to travel from Malden to Arlington in Boston by subway and bus?

    The total travel time between Malden and Arlington in Boston by subway and bus is about 1 hr 14 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Malden to get to Arlington in Boston?

    Get on the ORANGE LINE subway from the Forest Hills station near Malden in Boston.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between Malden and Arlington in Boston?

    Get off the subway at the Downtown Crossing stop, which is closest to Arlington in Boston.

  • How much is the total subway and bus fare from Malden to Arlington?

    The ride from Malden to Arlington costs $4.10.

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