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 in Arlington, 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 PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON 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 40 min. The ride fare is $16.65.

160min$16.65
Bus - RR
Train - PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON
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 - PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTONPROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON
    Wait for train
    PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON
    #5824 | South Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    South Station
    75 min
  • 7
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 8
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Alewife
    22 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, Arlington and Arlington, MA, Arlington is approximately 53.56 mi, which can typically be travelled in 160 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.

Public transit stations close to Third Street

Third Street is located at Third Street, Arlington and the nearest public transit station is Third Street.

Train stations close to Third Street:

  • Providence
  • Pawtucket/Central Falls

Bus stations close to Third Street:

  • Third Street
  • Ninth Street
  • Rochambeau Avenue

Ferry stations close to Third Street:

  • Providence, Ri

Public transit stations close to Arlington, MA, Arlington

Arlington, MA is located at Arlington, MA, Arlington and the nearest public transit station is Massachusetts Ave @ Peg Spengler Way.

Subway stations close to Arlington, MA:

  • Alewife
  • Medford/Tufts Station

Train stations close to Arlington, MA:

  • Wedgemere
  • Belmont
  • West Medford

Bus stations close to Arlington, MA:

  • Massachusetts Ave @ Peg Spengler Way
  • Massachusetts Ave @ Academy St
  • Massachusetts Ave @ Willow Ct

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 160 minutes, using Bus line R, Train line PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON, 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 40 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 in Arlington.

  • 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 in Boston and Arlington, MA in Arlington by bus, train and subway is about 2 hr 40 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 in Arlington.

  • How much is the total bus, train and subway fare from Third Street to Arlington, MA?

    The ride from Third Street to Arlington, MA costs $16.65.

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