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. The bus and subway schedule from Central Avenue may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Arlington, MA on the Moovit app.

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
    39 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 Massachusetts Ave @ Porter Red Line Sta 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. The bus and subway schedule from Central Avenue may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Arlington, MA on the Moovit app.

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
    Porter
    33 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Massachusetts Ave @ Porter Red Line Sta
    ID 23151
    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
    16 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.

Bus And Subway schedule from Central Avenue to Arlington, MA

To check the bus and subway schedule from Central Avenue to Arlington, MA using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Central Avenue) 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.

Related Routes

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 Massachusetts Ave @ Porter Red Line Sta 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. The bus and subway schedule from Central Avenue may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Arlington, MA on the Moovit app.

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
    Porter
    33 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Massachusetts Ave @ Porter Red Line Sta
    ID 23151
    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
    16 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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