How to get from Boylston St @ Chestnut Hill Ave to Arlington, MA by bus?

Boylston St @ Chestnut Hill Ave to Arlington, MA - Bus Schedule

The 51 bus from Boylston St @ Chestnut Hill Ave to Arlington, MA runs from 6:19 AM to 9:45 PM, with departures every 25 min-1 hr. The trip takes about 1 hr 15 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Boylston St @ Chestnut Hill Ave to Arlington, MA by bus

To get from Boylston St @ Chestnut Hill Ave to Arlington, MA you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 51 bus from Chestnut Hill Ave @ Channing Rd station to Reservoir station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 86 bus and finally take the 77 bus from Harvard station to Massachusetts Ave @ Central St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 15 min. The ride fare is $1.70. The bus schedule from Boylston St @ Chestnut Hill Ave may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Arlington, MA on the Moovit app.

75min$1.70
Walk to bus station
Bus - 5151
Bus - 8686
Bus - 7777
Walk to Arlington, MA
Leaves from Chestnut Hill Ave @ Channing Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Chestnut Hill Ave @ Channing Rd
    ID 81917
    90 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 5151
    Wait for bus
    51
    Reservoir
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Reservoir
    2 min
  • 4
    Bus - 8686
    Wait for bus
    86
    Harvard
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Harvard
    30 min
  • 6
    Bus - 7777
    Wait for bus
    77
    Arlington Heights
  • 7
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Massachusetts Ave @ Central St
    ID 2284
    22 min
  • 8
    Walk to Arlington, MA
    Walk to
    Arlington, MA
    340 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Boylston St @ Chestnut Hill Ave to Arlington, MA

The distance between Boylston St @ Chestnut Hill Ave and Arlington, MA is approximately 9.06 mi, which can typically be travelled in 75 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Boylston St @ Chestnut Hill Ave to Arlington, MA by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Arlington – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus schedule from Boylston St @ Chestnut Hill Ave to Arlington, MA

To check the bus schedule from Boylston St @ Chestnut Hill Ave to Arlington, MA using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Boylston St @ Chestnut Hill Ave) and destination (Arlington, MA), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, 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 schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Boylston St @ Chestnut Hill Ave to Arlington, MA?

    The fastest way takes 75 minutes, using Bus line 51, Bus line 86, Bus line 77.

  • Is there a direct bus between Boylston St @ Chestnut Hill Ave and Arlington, MA?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 15 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Boylston St @ Chestnut Hill Ave to Arlington, MA?

    The 51 bus line goes from Chestnut Hill Ave @ Channing Rd station near Boylston St @ Chestnut Hill Ave in Brookline to Reservoir station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Reservoir station near Arlington, MA.

  • How long does it take to travel from Boylston St @ Chestnut Hill Ave to Arlington, MA by bus?

    The total travel time between Boylston St @ Chestnut Hill Ave and Arlington, MA by bus is about 1 hr 15 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Boylston St @ Chestnut Hill Ave to get to Arlington, MA?

    Get on the 51 bus from the Chestnut Hill Ave @ Channing Rd stop near Boylston St @ Chestnut Hill Ave in Brookline.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Boylston St @ Chestnut Hill Ave and Arlington, MA?

    Get off the bus at the Reservoir stop, which is closest to Arlington, MA.

  • How much is the bus fare from Boylston St @ Chestnut Hill Ave to Arlington, MA?

    The ride from Boylston St @ Chestnut Hill Ave to Arlington, MA costs $1.70.

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