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

From Chinatown to Arlington by bus and subway

To get from Chinatown to Arlington in Boston, take the RED LINE subway from Downtown Crossing station to Alewife station. Next, take the 62 bus from Alewife station to Arlington Heights Busway station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 50 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

50min$4.10
Walk to subway stationSubway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 6262
Leaves from Downtown Crossing

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Downtown Crossing
    310 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Alewife
    24 min
  • 4
    Bus - 6262
    Wait for bus
    62
    Bedford Va
  • 5
    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 Chinatown to Arlington by bus and subway via RED LINE and 77

To get from Chinatown to Arlington in Boston, take the RED LINE subway from Downtown Crossing station to Harvard Square station. Next, take the 77 bus from Harvard station to Arlington Heights Busway station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 1 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

61min$4.10
Walk to subway stationSubway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 7777
Leaves from Downtown Crossing

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Downtown Crossing
    310 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Harvard Square
    16 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Harvard
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 7777
    Wait for bus
    77
    Arlington Heights
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Arlington Heights Busway
    Ride to bus station
    Arlington Heights Busway
    ID 7922
    32 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Chinatown to Arlington

The distance between Chinatown, Boston and Arlington, Boston is approximately 10 mi, which can typically be travelled in 50 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Chinatown 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 Chinatown

Chinatown is located at Chinatown, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Chinatown Gate.

Subway stations close to Chinatown:

  • Tufts Medical Center
  • Park Street
  • Downtown Crossing

Train stations close to Chinatown:

  • South Station

Bus stations close to Chinatown:

  • Chinatown Gate
  • Park Street - Tremont St @ Winter St
  • Lincoln St @ Essex St

Public transit stations close to Arlington, Boston

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

Subway stations close to Arlington:

  • Alewife

Train stations close to Arlington:

  • Wedgemere
  • Waverley
  • Belmont

Bus stations close to Arlington:

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

Related Routes

Alternative route from Chinatown to Arlington by bus and subway via RED LINE and 77

To get from Chinatown to Arlington in Boston, take the RED LINE subway from Downtown Crossing station to Harvard Square station. Next, take the 77 bus from Harvard station to Arlington Heights Busway station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 1 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

61min$4.10
Walk to subway stationSubway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 7777
Leaves from Downtown Crossing

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Downtown Crossing
    310 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Harvard Square
    16 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Harvard
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 7777
    Wait for bus
    77
    Arlington Heights
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Arlington Heights Busway
    Ride to bus station
    Arlington Heights Busway
    ID 7922
    32 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Chinatown to Arlington?

    The fastest way takes 50 minutes, using Bus line RED LINE, Bus line 62.

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

    The alternative route takes 61 minutes, using Bus line RED LINE, Bus line 77.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one subway line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 50 min.

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

    The RED LINE subway line goes from Downtown Crossing station near Chinatown to Alewife station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Alewife station near Arlington in Boston

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

    The total travel time between Chinatown and Arlington in Boston by subway and bus is about 50 min.

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

    Get on the RED LINE subway from the Downtown Crossing station near Chinatown in Boston.

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

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

  • How much is the subway fare from Chinatown to Arlington?

    The ride from Chinatown to Arlington costs $4.10.