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

From Central to Arlington, MA by bus and subway

To get from Central to Arlington, MA in Arlington, take the RED LINE subway from Central station to Harvard Square station. Next, take the 77 bus from Harvard station to Massachusetts Ave @ Central St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 32 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

32min$4.10
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 7777
Walk to Arlington, MA
Leaves from Central

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Central
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Harvard Square
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Harvard
    10 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
    17 min
  • 7
    Walk to Arlington, MA
    Walk to
    Arlington, MA
    340 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Central to Arlington, MA by bus and subway via RED LINE and 87

To get from Central to Arlington, MA in Arlington, take the RED LINE subway from Central 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 37 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

37min$4.10
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 8787
Walk to Arlington, MA
Leaves from Central

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Central
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Davis Sq.
    9 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
    10 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 Central to Arlington, MA

The distance between Central, Arlington and Arlington, MA, Arlington is approximately 5.34 mi, which can typically be travelled in 32 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Central 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 Central

Central is located at Central, Arlington and the nearest public transit station is Massachusetts Ave @ Inman St.

Subway stations close to Central:

  • Union Square
  • Kendall/MIT
  • Harvard Square

Bus stations close to Central:

  • Massachusetts Ave @ Inman St
  • Massachusetts Ave Opp Inman St
  • Green St @ Pearl St

Public transit stations close to Arlington, MA, Arlington

Arlington, MA is located at Arlington, MA, Arlington and the nearest public transit station is Medford/Tufts Station.

Subway stations close to Arlington, MA:

  • Medford/Tufts Station
  • Alewife

Train stations close to Arlington, MA:

  • West Medford
  • Wedgemere
  • Belmont

Bus stations close to Arlington, MA:

  • Mill St @ Bacon St
  • Massachusetts Ave @ Academy St
  • Massachusetts Ave @ Central St

Related Routes

Alternative route from Central to Arlington, MA by bus and subway via RED LINE and 87

To get from Central to Arlington, MA in Arlington, take the RED LINE subway from Central 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 37 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

37min$4.10
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 8787
Walk to Arlington, MA
Leaves from Central

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Central
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Davis Sq.
    9 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
    10 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 Central to Arlington, MA?

    The fastest way takes 32 minutes, using Subway line RED LINE, Bus line 77.

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

    The alternative route takes 37 minutes, using Subway line RED LINE, Bus line 87.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one subway line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 32 min.

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

    The RED LINE subway line goes from Alewife station near Central in Cambridge to Harvard Square station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Harvard Square station near Arlington, MA in Arlington.

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

    The total travel time between Central in Cambridge and Arlington, MA in Arlington by subway and bus is about 32 min.

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

    Get on the RED LINE subway from the Alewife station near Central in Cambridge.

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

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

  • When is the first subway from Central to Arlington, MA?

    The first subway from Central in Cambridge to Arlington, MA in Arlington is Red Line. It leaves the Central station at 7:05 PM.

  • How much is the subway fare from Central to Arlington, MA?

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

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