How to get from Third Street to Arlington, MA by bus, subway and train?

From Third Street to Arlington, MA by bus, subway and train

To get from Third Street to Arlington, MA you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one subway line: take the R bus from Third Street station to Providence Station (Park Row W Before Exchange) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ACELA train and finally take the RED LINE subway from South Station station to Alewife station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 16 min. The bus, subway and train schedule from Third Street may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, subway and train schedule to Arlington, MA on the Moovit app.

136min
Bus - RR
Train - ACELAACELA
Subway - RED LINE
Walk to Arlington, MA
Leaves from Third Street

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Third Street
  • 2
    Bus - RR
    Wait for bus
    R
    Broad Street Terminal (Providence)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Providence Station (Park Row W Before Exchange)
    ID 072015
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Providence
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - ACELAACELA
    Wait for train
    ACELA
    Boston
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    South Station
    52 min
  • 7
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 8
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Alewife
    23 min
  • 9
    Walk to Arlington, MA
    Walk to
    Arlington, MA
    1.85 mi • 38 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Third Street to Arlington, MA

The distance between Third Street and Arlington, MA is approximately 53.66 mi, which can typically be travelled in 136 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Third Street to Arlington, MA by bus, subway and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Arlington – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus, Subway And Train schedule from Third Street to Arlington, MA

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

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Third Street to Arlington, MA?

    The fastest way takes 136 minutes, using Bus line R, Train line ACELA, Subway line RED LINE.

  • Is there a direct bus between Third Street and Arlington, MA?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line, one train line and one subway line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 16 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Third Street to Arlington, MA?

    The R bus line goes from Providence Station (Park Row W Before Exchange) station near Third Street in Boston to Providence station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one subway line till Providence station near Arlington, MA.

  • How long does it take to travel from Third Street to Arlington, MA by bus, train and subway?

    The total travel time between Third Street and Arlington, MA by bus, train and subway is about 2 hr 16 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Third Street to get to Arlington, MA?

    Get on the R bus from the Providence Station (Park Row W Before Exchange) stop near Third Street in Boston.

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

    Get off the bus at the Providence station, which is closest to Arlington, MA.

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