How to get from Arlington to Cambridge by subway?

From Arlington to Cambridge by subway

Take one direct subway from Arlington to Cambridge in Boston: take the RED LINE subway from Park Street station to Harvard Square station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 27 min. The ride fare is $2.40.

27min$2.40
Walk to subway stationSubway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Leaves from Park Street

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Park Street
    820 yd • 10 min
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 3
    Ride to subway station Harvard Square
    Ride to subway station
    Harvard Square
    10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Arlington to Cambridge by bus

To get from Arlington to Cambridge in Boston, take the 501 bus from Saint James Ave @ Arlington St station to Cambridge St @ Lincoln St station. Next, take the 66 bus from N Harvard St @ Empire St station to Harvard station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 34 min. The ride fare is $5.95.

34min$5.95
Walk to bus station
Bus - 501501
Bus - 6666
Leaves from Saint James Ave @ Arlington St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Saint James Ave @ Arlington St
    ID 177
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 501501
    Wait for bus
    501
    Brighton Via Copley And Cambridge St (Express)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cambridge St @ Lincoln St
    ID 1191
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    N Harvard St @ Empire St
    ID 2558
    210 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 6666
    Wait for bus
    66
    Harvard Via Allston
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Harvard
    Ride to bus station
    Harvard
    15 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Arlington to Cambridge

The distance between Arlington, Boston and Cambridge, Boston is approximately 3.79 mi, which can typically be travelled in 27 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Arlington to Cambridge by subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in Boston – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Arlington

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

Subway stations close to Arlington:

  • Boylston
  • Copley
  • Chinatown

Train stations close to Arlington:

  • Back Bay - South End

Bus stations close to Arlington:

  • Arlington
  • Arlington St @ Saint James Ave
  • Saint James Ave @ Arlington St

Public transit stations close to Cambridge, Boston

Cambridge is located at Cambridge, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Mt Auburn St @ Dewolfe St.

Subway stations close to Cambridge:

  • Harvard Square
  • Babcock Street
  • Union Square

Train stations close to Cambridge:

  • Porter

Bus stations close to Cambridge:

  • Mt Auburn St @ Dewolfe St
  • Mt Auburn St @ Story St
  • Harvard - Brattle St @ Palmer St

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From Arlington to Cambridge by bus

To get from Arlington to Cambridge in Boston, take the 501 bus from Saint James Ave @ Arlington St station to Cambridge St @ Lincoln St station. Next, take the 66 bus from N Harvard St @ Empire St station to Harvard station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 34 min. The ride fare is $5.95.

34min$5.95
Walk to bus station
Bus - 501501
Bus - 6666
Leaves from Saint James Ave @ Arlington St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Saint James Ave @ Arlington St
    ID 177
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 501501
    Wait for bus
    501
    Brighton Via Copley And Cambridge St (Express)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cambridge St @ Lincoln St
    ID 1191
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    N Harvard St @ Empire St
    ID 2558
    210 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 6666
    Wait for bus
    66
    Harvard Via Allston
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Harvard
    Ride to bus station
    Harvard
    15 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Arlington to Cambridge?

    The fastest way takes 27 minutes, using Subway line RED LINE.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Arlington to Cambridge?

    The alternative route takes 34 minutes, using Bus line 501, Bus line 66.

  • Is there a direct subway between Arlington and Cambridge in Boston?

    Yes, there is a direct subway going from Arlington to Cambridge in Boston in 27 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Arlington to Cambridge in Boston?

    The RED LINE subway line goes from Park Street station near Arlington to Alewife station near Cambridge in Boston.

  • How long does it take to travel from Arlington to Cambridge in Boston by subway?

    The total travel time between Arlington and Cambridge in Boston by subway is about 27 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Arlington to get to Cambridge in Boston?

    Get on the RED LINE subway from the Park Street station near Arlington in Boston.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between Arlington and Cambridge in Boston?

    Get off the subway at the Alewife station, which is closest to Cambridge in Boston.

  • When is the last subway from Arlington to Cambridge in Boston?

    The last subway from Arlington to Cambridge in Boston is the Red Line line. It leaves the Park Street station at 8:47 PM.

  • How much is the subway fare from Arlington to Cambridge?

    The ride from Arlington to Cambridge costs $2.40.

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