How to get from Union Square to Arlington, MA by bus?

From Union Square to Arlington, MA by bus

To get from Union Square to Arlington, MA in Arlington, take the 87 bus from Somerville Ave @ Stone Ave station to Elm St @ Hancock St station. Next, take the 77 bus from Massachusetts Ave @ Davenport St station to Massachusetts Ave @ Central St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 39 min. The ride fare is $3.40.

39min$3.40
Walk to bus station
Bus - 8787
Bus - 7777
Walk to Arlington, MA
Leaves from Somerville Ave @ Stone Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Somerville Ave @ Stone Ave
    ID 2612
    350 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - 8787
    Wait for bus
    87
    Arlington Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Elm St @ Hancock St
    ID 2625
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Massachusetts Ave @ Davenport St
    ID 2316
    320 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Bus - 7777
    Wait for bus
    77
    Arlington Heights
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Massachusetts Ave @ Central St
    ID 2284
    15 min
  • 7
    Walk to Arlington, MA
    Walk to
    Arlington, MA
    340 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Union Square to Arlington, MA by bus via 87

Take one direct bus from Union Square to Arlington, MA in Arlington: take the 87 bus from Somerville Ave @ Stone Ave station to Broadway @ Franklin St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 45 min. The ride fare is $1.70.

45min$1.70
Walk to bus station
Bus - 8787
Walk to Arlington, MA
Leaves from Somerville Ave @ Stone Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Somerville Ave @ Stone Ave
    ID 2612
    350 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - 8787
    Wait for bus
    87
    Arlington Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Broadway @ Franklin St
    ID 12644
    29 min
  • 4
    Walk to Arlington, MA
    Walk to
    Arlington, MA
    0.56 mi • 12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Union Square to Arlington, MA

The distance between Union Square and Arlington, MA is approximately 4.71 mi, which can typically be travelled in 39 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Union Square to Arlington, MA by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Arlington – you will always have plenty of easy options.

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Alternative route from Union Square to Arlington, MA by bus via 87

Take one direct bus from Union Square to Arlington, MA in Arlington: take the 87 bus from Somerville Ave @ Stone Ave station to Broadway @ Franklin St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 45 min. The ride fare is $1.70.

45min$1.70
Walk to bus station
Bus - 8787
Walk to Arlington, MA
Leaves from Somerville Ave @ Stone Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Somerville Ave @ Stone Ave
    ID 2612
    350 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - 8787
    Wait for bus
    87
    Arlington Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Broadway @ Franklin St
    ID 12644
    29 min
  • 4
    Walk to Arlington, MA
    Walk to
    Arlington, MA
    0.56 mi • 12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Union Square to Arlington, MA?

    The fastest way takes 39 minutes, using Bus line 87, Bus line 77.

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

    The alternative route takes 45 minutes, using Bus line 87.

  • Is there a direct bus between Union Square and Arlington, MA?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 39 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Union Square to Arlington, MA?

    The 87 bus line goes from Somerville Ave @ Stone Ave station near Union Square in Somerville to Arlington Center station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Arlington Center station near Arlington, MA.

  • How long does it take to travel from Union Square to Arlington, MA by bus?

    The total travel time between Union Square and Arlington, MA by bus is about 39 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Union Square to get to Arlington, MA?

    Get on the 87 bus from the Somerville Ave @ Stone Ave stop near Union Square in Somerville.

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

    Get off the bus at the Arlington Center stop, which is closest to Arlington, MA.

  • When is the last bus from Union Square to Arlington, MA?

    The last bus from Union Square in Somerville to Arlington, MA in Arlington is the Lechmere - Arlington Center line. It leaves the Mcgrath Hwy @ Poplar St stop at 9:13 PM.

  • How much is the bus fare from Union Square to Arlington, MA?

    The ride from Union Square to Arlington, MA costs $3.40.

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