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

From Back Bay to Arlington, MA by bus and subway

To get from Back Bay to Arlington, MA in Arlington, you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one bus line: take the ORANGE LINE subway from Back Bay - South End station to Downtown Crossing 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 52 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

52min$4.10
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 7777
Walk to Arlington, MA
Leaves from Back Bay - South End

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Back Bay
  • 2
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Oak Grove
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Downtown Crossing
    5 min
  • 4
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Harvard Square
    12 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

Alternative route from Back Bay to Arlington, MA by bus and subway via ORANGE LINE, 95 and 77

To get from Back Bay to Arlington, MA in Arlington, you’ll need to take one subway line and 2 bus lines: take the ORANGE LINE subway from Back Bay - South End station to Sullivan Square station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 95 bus and finally take the 77 bus from Massachusetts Ave @ Medford St station to Massachusetts Ave @ Central St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 57 min. The ride fare is $5.80.

57min$5.80
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Bus - 9595
Bus - 7777
Walk to Arlington, MA
Leaves from Back Bay - South End

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Back Bay
  • 2
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Oak Grove
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Sullivan Square
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sullivan Square
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 9595
    Wait for bus
    95
    Arlington Center
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Medford St @ Massachusetts Ave
    ID 2362
    32 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Massachusetts Ave @ Medford St
    ID 2282
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 7777
    Wait for bus
    77
    Arlington Heights
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Massachusetts Ave @ Central St
    ID 2284
    2 min
  • 10
    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 Back Bay to Arlington, MA

The distance between Back Bay, Arlington and Arlington, MA, Arlington is approximately 8.88 mi, which can typically be travelled in 52 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Back Bay 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 Back Bay

Back Bay is located at Back Bay, Arlington and the nearest public transit station is Back Bay Station (Dartmouth Street).

Subway stations close to Back Bay:

  • Prudential
  • Copley
  • Symphony

Train stations close to Back Bay:

  • Back Bay - South End

Bus stations close to Back Bay:

  • Back Bay Station (Dartmouth Street)
  • Dartmouth St Opp Back Bay Sta
  • Dartmouth Street Opposite Back Bay Station

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 @ Peg Spengler Way.

Subway stations close to Arlington, MA:

  • Medford/Tufts Station
  • Alewife

Train stations close to Arlington, MA:

  • Wedgemere
  • West Medford
  • Belmont

Bus stations close to Arlington, MA:

  • Massachusetts Ave @ Peg Spengler Way
  • Massachusetts Ave @ Academy St
  • Massachusetts Ave @ Central St

Related Routes

Alternative route from Back Bay to Arlington, MA by bus and subway via ORANGE LINE, 95 and 77

To get from Back Bay to Arlington, MA in Arlington, you’ll need to take one subway line and 2 bus lines: take the ORANGE LINE subway from Back Bay - South End station to Sullivan Square station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 95 bus and finally take the 77 bus from Massachusetts Ave @ Medford St station to Massachusetts Ave @ Central St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 57 min. The ride fare is $5.80.

57min$5.80
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Bus - 9595
Bus - 7777
Walk to Arlington, MA
Leaves from Back Bay - South End

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Back Bay
  • 2
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Oak Grove
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Sullivan Square
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sullivan Square
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 9595
    Wait for bus
    95
    Arlington Center
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Medford St @ Massachusetts Ave
    ID 2362
    32 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Massachusetts Ave @ Medford St
    ID 2282
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 7777
    Wait for bus
    77
    Arlington Heights
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Massachusetts Ave @ Central St
    ID 2284
    2 min
  • 10
    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 Back Bay to Arlington, MA?

    The fastest way takes 52 minutes, using Subway line ORANGE LINE, Subway line RED LINE, Bus line 77.

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

    The alternative route takes 57 minutes, using Subway line ORANGE LINE, Bus line 95, Bus line 77.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 subway lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 52 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Back Bay to Arlington, MA?

    The ORANGE LINE subway line goes from Oak Grove station near Back Bay in Boston to Downtown Crossing station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line and one bus line till Downtown Crossing station near Arlington, MA in Arlington.

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

    The total travel time between Back Bay in Boston and Arlington, MA in Arlington by subway and bus is about 52 min.

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

    Get on the ORANGE LINE subway from the Oak Grove station near Back Bay in Boston.

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

    Get off the subway at the Downtown Crossing stop, which is closest to Arlington, MA in Arlington.

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

    The ride from Back Bay to Arlington, MA costs $4.10.

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