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How to get from Dorchester Ave @ King St to Arlington, MA by bus and subway?

From Dorchester Ave @ King St to Arlington, MA by bus and subway

To get from Dorchester Ave @ King St to Arlington, MA in Arlington, take the RED LINE subway from Shawmut station to Porter station. Next, take the 77 bus from Massachusetts Ave @ Porter Red Line Sta station to Massachusetts Ave @ Central St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 60 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

60min$4.10
Walk to subway station
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 7777
Walk to Arlington, MA
Leaves from Shawmut

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Shawmut
    550 yd • 7 min
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Porter
    31 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Massachusetts Ave @ Porter Red Line Sta
    ID 23151
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 7777
    Wait for bus
    77
    Arlington Heights
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Massachusetts Ave @ Central St
    ID 2284
    13 min
  • 7
    Walk to Arlington, MA
    Walk to
    Arlington, MA
    340 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Dorchester Ave @ King St to Arlington, MA by bus and subway via RED LINE and 87

To get from Dorchester Ave @ King St to Arlington, MA in Arlington, take the RED LINE subway from Shawmut station to Davis Sq. station. Next, take the 87 bus from Davis station to Broadway @ Franklin St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 9 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

69min$4.10
Walk to subway station
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 8787
Walk to Arlington, MA
Leaves from Shawmut

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Shawmut
    550 yd • 7 min
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Davis Sq.
    33 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Davis
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 8787
    Wait for bus
    87
    Arlington Center
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Broadway @ Franklin St
    ID 12644
    11 min
  • 7
    Walk to Arlington, MA
    Walk to
    Arlington, MA
    0.56 mi • 12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Dorchester Ave @ King St to Arlington, MA

The distance between Dorchester Ave @ King St, Arlington and Arlington, MA, Arlington is approximately 12.81 mi, which can typically be travelled in 60 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Dorchester Ave @ King St to Arlington, MA by bus and subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in Arlington – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Dorchester Ave @ King St

Dorchester Ave @ King St is located at Dorchester Ave @ King St, Arlington and the nearest public transit station is Dorchester Ave @ Cheverus Rd.

Subway stations close to Dorchester Ave @ King St:

  • Cedar Grove
  • Shawmut
  • Fields Corner

Train stations close to Dorchester Ave @ King St:

  • Talbot Avenue

Bus stations close to Dorchester Ave @ King St:

  • Dorchester Ave @ Cheverus Rd
  • Dorchester Ave @ Centre St
  • Dorchester Ave Opp Shepton St

Public transit stations close to Arlington, MA, Arlington

Arlington, MA is located at Arlington, MA, Arlington and the nearest public transit station is Mystic St @ Russell St.

Subway stations close to Arlington, MA:

  • Alewife
  • Medford/Tufts Station

Train stations close to Arlington, MA:

  • Belmont
  • West Medford
  • Wedgemere

Bus stations close to Arlington, MA:

  • Mystic St @ Russell St
  • Summer St @ Winthrop Rd
  • 144 Mystic St Opp Rangely Rd

Alternative route from Dorchester Ave @ King St to Arlington, MA by bus and subway via RED LINE and 87

To get from Dorchester Ave @ King St to Arlington, MA in Arlington, take the RED LINE subway from Shawmut station to Davis Sq. station. Next, take the 87 bus from Davis station to Broadway @ Franklin St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 9 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

69min$4.10
Walk to subway station
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 8787
Walk to Arlington, MA
Leaves from Shawmut

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Shawmut
    550 yd • 7 min
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Davis Sq.
    33 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Davis
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 8787
    Wait for bus
    87
    Arlington Center
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Broadway @ Franklin St
    ID 12644
    11 min
  • 7
    Walk to Arlington, MA
    Walk to
    Arlington, MA
    0.56 mi • 12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Dorchester Ave @ King St to Arlington, MA?

    The fastest way takes 60 minutes, using Subway line RED LINE, Bus line 77.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Dorchester Ave @ King St to Arlington, MA?

    The alternative route takes 69 minutes, using Subway line RED LINE, Bus line 87.

  • Is there a direct subway between Dorchester Ave @ King St and Arlington, MA?

    No, you’ll have to take one subway line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 60 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Dorchester Ave @ King St to Arlington, MA?

    The RED LINE subway line goes from Shawmut station near Dorchester Ave @ King St in Boston to Alewife station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Alewife station near Arlington, MA in Arlington.

  • How long does it take to travel from Dorchester Ave @ King St to Arlington, MA by subway and bus?

    The total travel time between Dorchester Ave @ King St in Boston and Arlington, MA in Arlington by subway and bus is about 60 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Dorchester Ave @ King St to get to Arlington, MA?

    Get on the RED LINE subway from the Shawmut station near Dorchester Ave @ King St in Boston.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between Dorchester Ave @ King St and Arlington, MA?

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

  • When is the first subway from Dorchester Ave @ King St to Arlington, MA?

    The first subway from Dorchester Ave @ King St in Boston to Arlington, MA in Arlington is Red Line. It leaves the Shawmut station at 7:16 PM.

  • How much is the subway fare from Dorchester Ave @ King St to Arlington, MA?

    The ride from Dorchester Ave @ King St to Arlington, MA costs $4.10.