How to get from Main St @ Melrose St to Arlington, MA by bus and subway?

From Main St @ Melrose St to Arlington, MA by bus and subway

To get from Main St @ Melrose St to Arlington, MA you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the 137 bus from Main St @ Melrose St station to Washington St @ Grove St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ORANGE LINE subway and finally take the 87 bus from Lechmere station to Broadway @ Franklin St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 29 min. The ride fare is $2.40. The bus and subway schedule from Main St @ Melrose St may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Arlington, MA on the Moovit app.

89min$2.40
Bus - 137137
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Bus - 8787
Walk to Arlington, MA
Leaves from Main St @ Melrose St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Main St @ Melrose St
  • 2
    Bus - 137137
    Wait for bus
    137
    Oak Grove
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington St @ Grove St
    ID 5992
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Oak Grove
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Forest Hills
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Community Collge
    10 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lechmere
    0.51 mi • 11 min
  • 8
    Bus - 8787
    Wait for bus
    87
    Arlington Center
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Broadway @ Franklin St
    ID 12644
    32 min
  • 10
    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 Main St @ Melrose St to Arlington, MA

The distance between Main St @ Melrose St and Arlington, MA is approximately 13.47 mi, which can typically be travelled in 89 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Main St @ Melrose 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.

Bus And Subway schedule from Main St @ Melrose St to Arlington, MA

To check the bus and subway schedule from Main St @ Melrose St to Arlington, MA using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Main St @ Melrose St) and destination (Arlington, MA), 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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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Main St @ Melrose St to Arlington, MA?

    The fastest way takes 89 minutes, using Bus line 137, Subway line ORANGE LINE, Bus line 87.

  • Is there a direct bus between Main St @ Melrose St and Arlington, MA?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one subway line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 29 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Main St @ Melrose St to Arlington, MA?

    The 137 bus line goes from Washington St @ Grove St station near Main St @ Melrose St in Melrose to Oak Grove station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one subway line till Oak Grove station near Arlington, MA.

  • How long does it take to travel from Main St @ Melrose St to Arlington, MA by bus and subway?

    The total travel time between Main St @ Melrose St and Arlington, MA by bus and subway is about 1 hr 29 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Main St @ Melrose St to get to Arlington, MA?

    Get on the 137 bus from the Washington St @ Grove St stop near Main St @ Melrose St in Melrose.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Main St @ Melrose St and Arlington, MA?

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

  • How much is the total bus and subway fare from Main St @ Melrose St to Arlington, MA?

    The ride from Main St @ Melrose St to Arlington, MA costs $2.40.

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