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 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 Massachusetts Ave @ Porter Red Line Sta station to Massachusetts Ave @ Central St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 48 min. The ride fare is $4.10. The bus and subway schedule from Back Bay may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Arlington, MA on the Moovit app.

48min$4.10
Subway - ORANGE 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
    4 min
  • 4
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Porter
    16 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

From Back Bay to Arlington, MA by bus, subway and train

To get from Back Bay to Arlington, MA you’ll need to take one train line, one subway line and one bus line: take the FRANKLIN/FOXBORO train from Back Bay - South End station to South Station 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 56 min. The ride fare is $6.50. The bus and subway schedule from Back Bay may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Arlington, MA on the Moovit app.

56min$6.50
Train - FRANKLIN/FOXBORO
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 7777
Walk to Arlington, MA
Leaves from Back Bay - South End

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Back Bay
  • 2
    Train - FRANKLIN/FOXBOROFRANKLIN/FOXBORO
    Wait for train
    FRANKLIN/FOXBORO
    #1716 | South Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    South Station
    7 min
  • 4
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Porter
    18 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 Back Bay to Arlington, MA

The distance between Back Bay and Arlington, MA is approximately 8.55 mi, which can typically be travelled in 48 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.

Bus And Subway schedule from Back Bay to Arlington, MA

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

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From Back Bay to Arlington, MA by bus, subway and train

To get from Back Bay to Arlington, MA you’ll need to take one train line, one subway line and one bus line: take the FRANKLIN/FOXBORO train from Back Bay - South End station to South Station 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 56 min. The ride fare is $6.50. The bus and subway schedule from Back Bay may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Arlington, MA on the Moovit app.

56min$6.50
Train - FRANKLIN/FOXBORO
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 7777
Walk to Arlington, MA
Leaves from Back Bay - South End

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Back Bay
  • 2
    Train - FRANKLIN/FOXBOROFRANKLIN/FOXBORO
    Wait for train
    FRANKLIN/FOXBORO
    #1716 | South Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    South Station
    7 min
  • 4
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Porter
    18 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 Back Bay to Arlington, MA?

    The fastest way takes 48 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 56 minutes, using Train line FRANKLIN/FOXBORO, Subway line RED LINE, 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 48 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.

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

    The total travel time between Back Bay and Arlington, MA by subway and bus is about 48 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.

  • 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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