How to get from Merri Village to Arlington, MA by bus and train?

From Merri Village to Arlington, MA by bus and train

To get from Merri Village to Arlington, MA you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 17 bus from Merri Village station to Washington Square Transit Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the DOWNEASTER train and finally take the LOWELL train from Anderson/Woburn station to West Medford station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 59 min. The bus and train schedule from Merri Village may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Arlington, MA on the Moovit app.

119min
Bus - 1717
Train - DOWNEASTERDOWNEASTER
Train - LOWELL
Walk to Arlington, MA
Leaves from Merri Village

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Merri Village
  • 2
    Bus - 1717
    Wait for bus
    17
    Washington Square Transit Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington Square Transit Center
    ID 8900073
    20 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Haverhill
    390 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Train - DOWNEASTERDOWNEASTER
    Wait for train
    DOWNEASTER
    Boston
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Anderson/Woburn
    29 min
  • 7
    Train - LOWELLLOWELL
    Wait for train
    LOWELL
    #328 | North Station
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    West Medford
    12 min
  • 9
    Walk to Arlington, MA
    Walk to
    Arlington, MA
    1.44 mi • 30 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Merri Village to Arlington, MA

The distance between Merri Village and Arlington, MA is approximately 36.78 mi, which can typically be travelled in 119 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Merri Village to Arlington, MA by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Arlington – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from Merri Village to Arlington, MA

To check the bus and train schedule from Merri Village to Arlington, MA using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Merri Village) and destination (Arlington, MA), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and train, 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 train schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Merri Village to Arlington, MA?

    The fastest way takes 119 minutes, using Bus line 17, Train line DOWNEASTER, Train line LOWELL.

  • Is there a direct bus between Merri Village and Arlington, MA?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 59 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Merri Village to Arlington, MA?

    The 17 bus line goes from Washington Square Transit Center station near Merri Village in Boston to Washington Square Transit Center station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Washington Square Transit Center station near Arlington, MA.

  • How long does it take to travel from Merri Village to Arlington, MA by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Merri Village and Arlington, MA by bus and train is about 1 hr 59 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Merri Village to get to Arlington, MA?

    Get on the 17 bus from the Washington Square Transit Center stop near Merri Village in Boston.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Merri Village and Arlington, MA?

    Get off the bus at the Washington Square Transit Center station, which is closest to Arlington, MA.

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