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How to get from Central Ave @ Central Ave Station to Arlington, MA by bus and subway?

From Central Ave @ Central Ave Station to Arlington, MA by bus and subway

To get from Central Ave @ Central Ave Station to Arlington, MA you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one bus line: take the MATTAPAN LINE subway from Central Avenue station to Ashmont / Peabody Sq. station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED LINE subway 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 21 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

81min$4.10
Walk to subway station
Subway - MATTAPAN LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 7777
Walk to Arlington, MA
Leaves from Central Avenue

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Central Avenue
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Subway - MATTAPAN LINE
    Wait for subway
    MATTAPAN LINE
    Ashmont
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Ashmont / Peabody Sq.
    7 min
  • 4
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Harvard Square
    30 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Harvard
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 7777
    Wait for bus
    77
    Arlington Heights
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Massachusetts Ave @ Central St
    ID 2284
    21 min
  • 9
    Walk to Arlington, MA
    Walk to
    Arlington, MA
    340 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Central Ave @ Central Ave Station to Arlington, MA by bus and subway via 24, RED LINE and 77

To get from Central Ave @ Central Ave Station to Arlington, MA you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the 24 bus from River St Opp Cedar St station to Ashmont / Peabody Sq. station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED LINE subway 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 27 min. The ride fare is $5.80.

87min$5.80
Walk to bus station
Bus - 2424
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 7777
Walk to Arlington, MA
Leaves from River St Opp Cedar St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    River St Opp Cedar St
    ID 588
    270 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2424
    Wait for bus
    24
    Ashmont
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ashmont / Peabody Sq.
    11 min
  • 4
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Harvard Square
    30 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Harvard
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 7777
    Wait for bus
    77
    Arlington Heights
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Massachusetts Ave @ Central St
    ID 2284
    21 min
  • 9
    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 Central Ave @ Central Ave Station to Arlington, MA

The distance between Central Ave @ Central Ave Station and Arlington, MA is approximately 14.94 mi, which can typically be travelled in 81 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Central Ave @ Central Ave Station 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.

Related Routes

Alternative route from Central Ave @ Central Ave Station to Arlington, MA by bus and subway via 24, RED LINE and 77

To get from Central Ave @ Central Ave Station to Arlington, MA you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the 24 bus from River St Opp Cedar St station to Ashmont / Peabody Sq. station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED LINE subway 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 27 min. The ride fare is $5.80.

87min$5.80
Walk to bus station
Bus - 2424
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 7777
Walk to Arlington, MA
Leaves from River St Opp Cedar St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    River St Opp Cedar St
    ID 588
    270 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2424
    Wait for bus
    24
    Ashmont
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ashmont / Peabody Sq.
    11 min
  • 4
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Harvard Square
    30 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Harvard
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 7777
    Wait for bus
    77
    Arlington Heights
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Massachusetts Ave @ Central St
    ID 2284
    21 min
  • 9
    Walk to Arlington, MA
    Walk to
    Arlington, MA
    340 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Central Ave @ Central Ave Station to Arlington, MA?

    The fastest way takes 81 minutes, using Subway line MATTAPAN LINE, Subway line RED LINE, Bus line 77.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Central Ave @ Central Ave Station to Arlington, MA?

    The alternative route takes 87 minutes, using Bus line 24, Subway line RED LINE, Bus line 77.

  • Is there a direct subway between Central Ave @ Central Ave Station and Arlington, MA?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 subway lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 21 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Central Ave @ Central Ave Station to Arlington, MA?

    The MATTAPAN LINE subway line goes from Central Avenue station near Central Ave @ Central Ave Station in Milton to Ashmont station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line and one bus line till Ashmont station near Arlington, MA.

  • How long does it take to travel from Central Ave @ Central Ave Station to Arlington, MA by subway and bus?

    The total travel time between Central Ave @ Central Ave Station and Arlington, MA by subway and bus is about 1 hr 21 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Central Ave @ Central Ave Station to get to Arlington, MA?

    Get on the MATTAPAN LINE subway from the Central Avenue station near Central Ave @ Central Ave Station in Milton.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between Central Ave @ Central Ave Station and Arlington, MA?

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

  • How much is the total subway and bus fare from Central Ave @ Central Ave Station to Arlington, MA?

    The ride from Central Ave @ Central Ave Station to Arlington, MA costs $4.10.

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