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

From Union Square to Arlington, MA by bus

Take one direct bus from Union Square to Arlington, MA in Arlington: take the 87 bus from Somerville Ave @ Union Sq station to Broadway @ Franklin St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 44 min. The ride fare is $1.70. The bus schedule from Union Square may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Arlington, MA on the Moovit app.

44min$1.70
Walk to bus station
Bus - 8787
Walk to Arlington, MA
Leaves from Somerville Ave @ Union Sq

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Somerville Ave @ Union Sq
    ID 2612
    300 yd • 4 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
The Most Popular Urban Mobility App in Boston.
All local mobility options in one app

Public transit directions from Union Square to Arlington, MA

The distance between Union Square and Arlington, MA is approximately 4.72 mi, which can typically be travelled in 44 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.

Bus schedule from Union Square to Arlington, MA

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

Related Routes

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 44 minutes, using Bus line 87.

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

    Yes, there’s a direct bus going from Union Square in Somerville to Arlington, MA in Arlington in 44 min.

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

    The 87 bus line goes from Somerville Ave @ Union Sq station near Union Square in Somerville to Broadway @ Franklin St station near Arlington, MA in Arlington.

  • 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 44 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 @ Union Sq 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 Broadway @ Franklin St stop, which is closest to Arlington, MA.

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

    The ride from Union Square to Arlington, MA costs $1.70.

Popular Routes