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How to get from Water Street & Ames Street to Arlington, MA by bus and train?

From Water Street & Ames Street to Arlington, MA by bus and train

To get from Water Street & Ames Street to Arlington, MA you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 5 bus from Water Street & Ames Street station to Merrimack Plaza - Rite-Aid Pharmacy station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 24 bus and finally take the LOWELL train from Lowell station to West Medford station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 43 min. The ride fare is $10.50. The bus and train schedule from Water Street & Ames Street may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Arlington, MA on the Moovit app.

103min$10.50
Bus - 55
Bus - 2424
Train - LOWELL
Walk to Arlington, MA
Leaves from Water Street & Ames Street

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Water Street & Ames Street
  • 2
    Bus - 55
    Wait for bus
    5
    Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Merrimack Plaza - Rite-Aid Pharmacy
    ID 8936789
    9 min
  • 4
    Bus - 2424
    Wait for bus
    24
    Robert B. Kennedy Transfer Center
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Robert B. Kennedy Transfer Center
    20 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Lowell
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Train - LOWELLLOWELL
    Wait for train
    LOWELL
    #328 | North Station
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    West Medford
    31 min
  • 9
    Walk to Arlington, MA
    Walk to
    Arlington, MA
    1.44 mi • 30 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Water Street & Ames Street to Arlington, MA by bus and train via 24 and LOWELL

To get from Water Street & Ames Street to Arlington, MA in Arlington, take the 24 bus from Haverhill Street & Hillside Avenue station to Robert B. Kennedy Transfer Center station. Next, take the LOWELL train from Lowell station to West Medford station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 47 min. The ride fare is $10.50. The bus and train schedule from Water Street & Ames Street may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Arlington, MA on the Moovit app.

107min$10.50
Walk to bus station
Bus - 2424
Train - LOWELL
Walk to Arlington, MA
Leaves from Haverhill Street & Hillside Avenue

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Haverhill Street & Hillside Avenue
    ID 8941890
    0.72 mi • 15 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2424
    Wait for bus
    24
    Robert B. Kennedy Transfer Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Robert B. Kennedy Transfer Center
    28 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Lowell
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - LOWELLLOWELL
    Wait for train
    LOWELL
    #328 | North Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    West Medford
    31 min
  • 7
    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 Water Street & Ames Street to Arlington, MA

The distance between Water Street & Ames Street and Arlington, MA is approximately 32.92 mi, which can typically be travelled in 103 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Water Street & Ames Street 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 Water Street & Ames Street to Arlington, MA

To check the bus and train schedule from Water Street & Ames Street to Arlington, MA using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Water Street & Ames Street) 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.

Alternative route from Water Street & Ames Street to Arlington, MA by bus and train via 24 and LOWELL

To get from Water Street & Ames Street to Arlington, MA in Arlington, take the 24 bus from Haverhill Street & Hillside Avenue station to Robert B. Kennedy Transfer Center station. Next, take the LOWELL train from Lowell station to West Medford station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 47 min. The ride fare is $10.50. The bus and train schedule from Water Street & Ames Street may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Arlington, MA on the Moovit app.

107min$10.50
Walk to bus station
Bus - 2424
Train - LOWELL
Walk to Arlington, MA
Leaves from Haverhill Street & Hillside Avenue

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Haverhill Street & Hillside Avenue
    ID 8941890
    0.72 mi • 15 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2424
    Wait for bus
    24
    Robert B. Kennedy Transfer Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Robert B. Kennedy Transfer Center
    28 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Lowell
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - LOWELLLOWELL
    Wait for train
    LOWELL
    #328 | North Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    West Medford
    31 min
  • 7
    Walk to Arlington, MA
    Walk to
    Arlington, MA
    1.44 mi • 30 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Water Street & Ames Street to Arlington, MA?

    The fastest way takes 103 minutes, using Bus line 5, Bus line 24, Train line LOWELL.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Water Street & Ames Street to Arlington, MA?

    The alternative route takes 107 minutes, using Bus line 24, Train line LOWELL.

  • Is there a direct bus between Water Street & Ames Street and Arlington, MA?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 43 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Water Street & Ames Street to Arlington, MA?

    The 5 bus line goes from Dana-Farber Cancer Institute station near Water Street & Ames Street in Lawrence to Merrimack Plaza - Rite-Aid Pharmacy station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Merrimack Plaza - Rite-Aid Pharmacy station near Arlington, MA.

  • How long does it take to travel from Water Street & Ames Street to Arlington, MA by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Water Street & Ames Street and Arlington, MA by bus and train is about 1 hr 43 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Water Street & Ames Street to get to Arlington, MA?

    Get on the 5 bus from the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute stop near Water Street & Ames Street in Lawrence.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Water Street & Ames Street and Arlington, MA?

    Get off the bus at the Merrimack Plaza - Rite-Aid Pharmacy station, which is closest to Arlington, MA.

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from Water Street & Ames Street to Arlington, MA?

    The ride from Water Street & Ames Street to Arlington, MA costs $10.50.