How to get from Arlington to Boston Common by bus and subway?

From Arlington to Boston Common by bus and subway

To get from Arlington to Boston Common you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 subway lines: take the 62 bus from Arlington Heights Busway station to Alewife station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED LINE subway and finally take the GREEN LINE B subway from Park Street station to Arlington station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 58 min. The ride fare is $2.40. The bus and subway schedule from Arlington may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Boston Common on the Moovit app.

58min$2.40
Bus - 6262
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - GREEN LINE B
Walk to Boston Common
Leaves from Arlington Heights Busway

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Arlington
  • 2
    Bus - 6262
    Wait for bus
    62
    Alewife
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Alewife
    19 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Alewife
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Ashmont
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Park Street
    17 min
  • 7
    Subway - GREEN LINE B
    Wait for subway
    GREEN LINE B
    Boston College
  • 8
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Arlington
    4 min
  • 9
    Walk to Boston Common
    Walk to
    Boston Common
    50 Park Plz Boston, MA 02116
    180 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Arlington to Boston Common

The distance between Arlington and Boston Common is approximately 10.41 mi, which can typically be travelled in 58 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Arlington to Boston Common by bus and subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in Boston – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Subway schedule from Arlington to Boston Common

To check the bus and subway schedule from Arlington to Boston Common using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Arlington) and destination (Boston Common), 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 Arlington to Boston Common?

    The fastest way takes 58 minutes, using Bus line 62, Subway line RED LINE, Subway line GREEN LINE B.

  • Is there a direct bus between Arlington and Boston Common in Boston?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 subway lines in total. The total travelling time is 58 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Arlington to Boston Common in Boston?

    The 62 bus line goes from Alewife station near Arlington in Boston to Alewife station. From there you’ll have to take 2 subway lines till Alewife station near Boston Common.

  • How long does it take to travel from Arlington to Boston Common in Boston by bus and subway?

    The total travel time between Arlington and Boston Common by bus and subway is about 58 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Arlington to get to Boston Common in Boston?

    Get on the 62 bus from the Alewife stop near Arlington in Boston.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Arlington and Boston Common in Boston?

    Get off the bus at the Alewife station, which is closest to Boston Common.

  • How much is the bus fare from Arlington to Boston Common?

    The ride from Arlington to Boston Common costs $2.40.

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