How to get from Central Avenue to Arlington, MA by bus and subway?

From Central Avenue to Arlington, MA by bus and subway

To get from Central Avenue 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 67 bus from Alewife station to Mill St @ Bacon St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 11 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

71min$4.10
Subway - MATTAPAN LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 6767
Walk to Arlington, MA
Leaves from Central Avenue

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Central Avenue
  • 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
    Alewife
    37 min
  • 6
    Bus - 6767
    Wait for bus
    67
    Turkey Hill Via Arlington Center
  • 7
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mill St @ Bacon St
    ID 7976
    10 min
  • 8
    Walk to Arlington, MA
    Walk to
    Arlington, MA
    180 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Central Avenue to Arlington, MA by bus and subway via MATTAPAN LINE, RED LINE and 77

To get from Central Avenue 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 13 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

73min$4.10
Subway - MATTAPAN LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 7777
Walk to Arlington, MA
Leaves from Central Avenue

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Central Avenue
  • 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
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Public transit directions from Central Avenue to Arlington, MA

The distance between Central Avenue and Arlington, MA is approximately 16.16 mi, which can typically be travelled in 71 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Central Avenue 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.

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Alternative route from Central Avenue to Arlington, MA by bus and subway via MATTAPAN LINE, RED LINE and 77

To get from Central Avenue 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 13 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

73min$4.10
Subway - MATTAPAN LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 7777
Walk to Arlington, MA
Leaves from Central Avenue

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Central Avenue
  • 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

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Central Avenue to Arlington, MA?

    The fastest way takes 71 minutes, using Subway line MATTAPAN LINE, Subway line RED LINE, Bus line 67.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Central Avenue to Arlington, MA?

    The alternative route takes 73 minutes, using Subway line MATTAPAN LINE, Subway line RED LINE, Bus line 77.

  • Is there a direct subway between Central Avenue 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 11 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Central Avenue to Arlington, MA?

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

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

    The total travel time between Central Avenue and Arlington, MA by subway and bus is about 1 hr 11 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Central Avenue to get to Arlington, MA?

    Get on the MATTAPAN LINE subway from the Ashmont station near Central Avenue in Milton.

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

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

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

    The ride from Central Avenue to Arlington, MA costs $4.10.

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