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

From Waban to Arlington, MA by bus and subway

To get from Waban to Arlington, MA you’ll need to take one subway line and 2 bus lines: take the GREEN LINE D subway from Waban station to Reservoir station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 86 bus 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 19 min. The ride fare is $5.80. The bus and subway schedule from Waban may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Arlington, MA on the Moovit app.

79min$5.80
Subway - GREEN LINE D
Bus - 8686
Bus - 7777
Walk to Arlington, MA
Leaves from Waban

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Waban
  • 2
    Subway - GREEN LINE D
    Wait for subway
    GREEN LINE D
    Union Square
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Reservoir
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Reservoir
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 8686
    Wait for bus
    86
    Harvard
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Harvard
    30 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

Alternative route from Waban to Arlington, MA by bus and subway via GREEN LINE D, RED LINE and 77

To get from Waban to Arlington, MA you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one bus line: take the GREEN LINE D subway from Waban station to Park Street 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 27 min. The ride fare is $4.10. The bus and subway schedule from Waban may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Arlington, MA on the Moovit app.

87min$4.10
Subway - GREEN LINE D
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 7777
Walk to Arlington, MA
Leaves from Waban

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Waban
  • 2
    Subway - GREEN LINE D
    Wait for subway
    GREEN LINE D
    Union Square
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Park Street
    44 min
  • 4
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Porter
    13 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Massachusetts Ave @ Porter Red Line Sta
    ID 23151
    20 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 Waban to Arlington, MA

The distance between Waban and Arlington, MA is approximately 13.29 mi, which can typically be travelled in 79 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Waban 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 Waban to Arlington, MA

To check the bus and subway schedule from Waban to Arlington, MA using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Waban) 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 Waban to Arlington, MA by bus and subway via GREEN LINE D, RED LINE and 77

To get from Waban to Arlington, MA you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one bus line: take the GREEN LINE D subway from Waban station to Park Street 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 27 min. The ride fare is $4.10. The bus and subway schedule from Waban may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Arlington, MA on the Moovit app.

87min$4.10
Subway - GREEN LINE D
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 7777
Walk to Arlington, MA
Leaves from Waban

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Waban
  • 2
    Subway - GREEN LINE D
    Wait for subway
    GREEN LINE D
    Union Square
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Park Street
    44 min
  • 4
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Porter
    13 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Massachusetts Ave @ Porter Red Line Sta
    ID 23151
    20 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 Waban to Arlington, MA?

    The fastest way takes 79 minutes, using Subway line GREEN LINE D, Bus line 86, Bus line 77.

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

    The alternative route takes 87 minutes, using Subway line GREEN LINE D, Subway line RED LINE, Bus line 77.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one subway line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 19 min.

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

    The GREEN LINE D subway line goes from Union Square station near Waban in Newton to Reservoir station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Reservoir station near Arlington, MA.

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

    The total travel time between Waban and Arlington, MA by subway and bus is about 1 hr 19 min.

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

    Get on the GREEN LINE D subway from the Union Square station near Waban in Newton.

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

    Get off the subway at the Reservoir stop, which is closest to Arlington, MA.

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

    The ride from Waban to Arlington, MA costs $5.80.

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