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

From Malden Center to Arlington by bus and subway

To get from Malden Center 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 bus from Alewife station to Arlington Heights Busway station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 56 min. The ride fare is $4.10. The bus and subway schedule from Malden Center may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Arlington on the Moovit app.

56min$4.10
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 6262
Leaves from Malden Center

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Malden Center
  • 2
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Forest Hills
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Downtown Crossing
    15 min
  • 4
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Alewife
    22 min
  • 6
    Bus - 6262
    Wait for bus
    62
    Bedford Va
  • 7
    Ride to bus station Arlington Heights Busway
    Ride to bus station
    Arlington Heights Busway
    ID 7922
    11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Malden Center to Arlington by bus

To get from Malden Center to Arlington in Boston, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 101 bus from Malden Center station to Salem St Opp River St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 95 bus and finally take the 77 bus from Massachusetts Ave @ Medford St station to Arlington Heights Busway station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 50 min. The ride fare is $5.10. The bus and subway schedule from Malden Center may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Arlington on the Moovit app.

50min$5.10
Bus - 101101
Bus - 9595
Bus - 7777
Leaves from Malden Center

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Malden Center
  • 2
    Bus - 101101
    Wait for bus
    101
    Sullivan
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Salem St Opp River St
    ID 5002
    12 min
  • 4
    Bus - 9595
    Wait for bus
    95
    Arlington Center
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Medford St @ Massachusetts Ave
    ID 2362
    16 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Massachusetts Ave @ Medford St
    ID 2282
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 7777
    Wait for bus
    77
    Arlington Heights
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Arlington Heights Busway
    Ride to bus station
    Arlington Heights Busway
    ID 7922
    13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Malden Center to Arlington

The distance between Malden Center, Boston and Arlington, Boston is approximately 15.29 mi, which can typically be travelled in 56 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Malden Center to Arlington by bus and subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in Boston – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Subway schedule from Malden Center to Arlington

To check the bus and subway schedule from Malden Center to Arlington using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Malden Center) and destination (Arlington), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and subway routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and subway, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and subway schedules.

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From Malden Center to Arlington by bus

To get from Malden Center to Arlington in Boston, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 101 bus from Malden Center station to Salem St Opp River St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 95 bus and finally take the 77 bus from Massachusetts Ave @ Medford St station to Arlington Heights Busway station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 50 min. The ride fare is $5.10. The bus and subway schedule from Malden Center may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Arlington on the Moovit app.

50min$5.10
Bus - 101101
Bus - 9595
Bus - 7777
Leaves from Malden Center

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Malden Center
  • 2
    Bus - 101101
    Wait for bus
    101
    Sullivan
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Salem St Opp River St
    ID 5002
    12 min
  • 4
    Bus - 9595
    Wait for bus
    95
    Arlington Center
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Medford St @ Massachusetts Ave
    ID 2362
    16 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Massachusetts Ave @ Medford St
    ID 2282
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 7777
    Wait for bus
    77
    Arlington Heights
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Arlington Heights Busway
    Ride to bus station
    Arlington Heights Busway
    ID 7922
    13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Malden Center to Arlington?

    The fastest way takes 56 minutes, using Subway line ORANGE LINE, Subway line RED LINE, Bus line 62.

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

    The alternative route takes 50 minutes, using Bus line 101, Bus line 95, Bus line 77.

  • Is there a direct subway between Malden Center and Arlington?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 subway lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 56 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Malden Center to Arlington?

    The ORANGE LINE subway line goes from Forest Hills station near Malden Center in 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 Center to Arlington by subway and bus?

    The total travel time between Malden Center in Malden and Arlington in Boston by subway and bus is about 56 min.

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

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

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

    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 Center to Arlington?

    The ride from Malden Center to Arlington costs $4.10.

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