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 13 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.

133min
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
    51 min
  • 7
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 8
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Alewife
    21 min
  • 9
    Walk to Arlington, MA
    Walk to
    Arlington, MA
    1.86 mi • 38 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Third Street to Arlington, MA by bus, subway and train via 72, ACELA and RED LINE

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 72 bus from Silver Spring Before Swift 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 27 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.

147min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 7272
Train - ACELAACELA
Subway - RED LINE
Walk to Arlington, MA
Leaves from Silver Spring Before Swift

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Silver Spring Before Swift
    ID 020480
    0.82 mi • 17 min
  • 2
    Bus - 7272
    Wait for bus
    72
    Hospital District (Providence)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Providence Station (Park Row W Before Exchange)
    ID 072015
    11 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
    51 min
  • 7
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 8
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Alewife
    21 min
  • 9
    Walk to Arlington, MA
    Walk to
    Arlington, MA
    1.86 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 53.67 mi, which can typically be travelled in 133 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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Alternative route from Third Street to Arlington, MA by bus, subway and train via 72, ACELA and RED LINE

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 72 bus from Silver Spring Before Swift 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 27 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.

147min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 7272
Train - ACELAACELA
Subway - RED LINE
Walk to Arlington, MA
Leaves from Silver Spring Before Swift

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Silver Spring Before Swift
    ID 020480
    0.82 mi • 17 min
  • 2
    Bus - 7272
    Wait for bus
    72
    Hospital District (Providence)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Providence Station (Park Row W Before Exchange)
    ID 072015
    11 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
    51 min
  • 7
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 8
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Alewife
    21 min
  • 9
    Walk to Arlington, MA
    Walk to
    Arlington, MA
    1.86 mi • 38 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 133 minutes, using Bus line R, Train line ACELA, Subway line RED LINE.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Third Street to Arlington, MA?

    The alternative route takes 147 minutes, using Bus line 72, 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 13 min.

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

    The R bus line goes from Broad Street Terminal (Providence) station near Third Street in Boston to Providence Station (Park Row W Before Exchange) station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one subway line till Providence Station (Park Row W Before Exchange) 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 13 min.

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

    Get on the R bus from the Broad Street Terminal (Providence) 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 (Park Row W Before Exchange) station, which is closest to Arlington, MA.

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