How to get from South Station Bus Terminal to Arlington, MA by bus and subway?

From South Station Bus Terminal to Arlington, MA by bus and subway

To get from South Station Bus Terminal to Arlington, MA in Arlington, take the RED LINE subway from South Station station to Porter station. Next, 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 49 min. The ride fare is $2.40. The bus and subway schedule from South Station Bus Terminal may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Arlington, MA on the Moovit app.

49min$2.40
Walk to subway station
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 7777
Walk to Arlington, MA
Leaves from South Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    South Station
    270 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Porter
    18 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Massachusetts Ave @ Porter Red Line Sta
    ID 23151
    40 yd • 1 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
    16 min
  • 7
    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 South Station Bus Terminal to Arlington, MA

The distance between South Station Bus Terminal and Arlington, MA is approximately 7.92 mi, which can typically be travelled in 49 min. Moovit will show you the directions from South Station Bus Terminal 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 South Station Bus Terminal to Arlington, MA

To check the bus and subway schedule from South Station Bus Terminal to Arlington, MA using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (South Station Bus Terminal) 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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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from South Station Bus Terminal to Arlington, MA?

    The fastest way takes 49 minutes, using Subway line RED LINE, Bus line 77.

  • Is there a direct subway between South Station Bus Terminal and Arlington, MA?

    No, you’ll have to take one subway line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 49 min.

  • Which subway line goes from South Station Bus Terminal to Arlington, MA?

    The RED LINE subway line goes from South Station station near South Station Bus Terminal in Boston to Porter station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Porter station near Arlington, MA.

  • How long does it take to travel from South Station Bus Terminal to Arlington, MA by subway and bus?

    The total travel time between South Station Bus Terminal and Arlington, MA by subway and bus is about 49 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near South Station Bus Terminal to get to Arlington, MA?

    Get on the RED LINE subway from the South Station station near South Station Bus Terminal in Boston.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between South Station Bus Terminal and Arlington, MA?

    Get off the subway at the Porter stop, which is closest to Arlington, MA.

  • When is the first train from South Station Bus Terminal to Arlington, MA?

    The first train from South Station Bus Terminal in Boston to Arlington, MA in Arlington is Lowell. It leaves the North Station station at 1:20 AM.

  • When is the last subway from South Station Bus Terminal to Arlington, MA?

    The last subway from South Station Bus Terminal in Boston to Arlington, MA in Arlington is the Red Line line. It leaves the South Station station at 6:55 PM.

  • How much is the subway fare from South Station Bus Terminal to Arlington, MA?

    The ride from South Station Bus Terminal to Arlington, MA costs $2.40.

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