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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 Alewife station. Next, take the 67 bus from Alewife station to Mill St @ Bacon St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 29 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

29min$4.10
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 6767
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
    Alewife
    11 min
  • 4
    Bus - 6767
    Wait for bus
    67
    Turkey Hill Via Arlington Center
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mill St @ Bacon St
    ID 7976
    10 min
  • 6
    Walk to Arlington, MA
    Walk to
    Arlington, MA
    180 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

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

To get from Central to Arlington, MA in Arlington, take the RED LINE subway from Central station to Porter station. Next, 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 34 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

34min$4.10
Subway - RED LINE
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
    Porter
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Massachusetts Ave @ Porter Red Line Sta
    ID 23151
    20 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
    18 min
  • 7
    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 to Arlington, MA

The distance between Central, Arlington and Arlington, MA, Arlington is approximately 6.56 mi, which can typically be travelled in 29 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 Green St @ Pearl St.

Subway stations close to Central:

  • Harvard Square
  • Union Square
  • Kendall/MIT

Bus stations close to Central:

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

Public transit stations close to Arlington, MA, Arlington

Arlington, MA is located at Arlington, MA, Arlington and the nearest public transit station is Massachusetts Ave @ Newman Way.

Subway stations close to Arlington, MA:

  • Alewife
  • Medford/Tufts Station

Train stations close to Arlington, MA:

  • West Medford
  • Belmont
  • Wedgemere

Bus stations close to Arlington, MA:

  • Massachusetts Ave @ Newman Way
  • Massachusetts Ave @ Willow Ct
  • Massachusetts Ave @ Mystic St

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

To get from Central to Arlington, MA in Arlington, take the RED LINE subway from Central station to Porter station. Next, 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 34 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

34min$4.10
Subway - RED LINE
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
    Porter
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Massachusetts Ave @ Porter Red Line Sta
    ID 23151
    20 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
    18 min
  • 7
    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 to Arlington, MA?

    The fastest way takes 29 minutes, using Subway line RED LINE, Bus line 67.

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

    The alternative route takes 34 minutes, using Subway line RED LINE, Bus line 77.

  • 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 29 min.

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

    The RED LINE subway line goes from Alewife station near Central in Cambridge to Alewife station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Alewife 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 29 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 Alewife 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.