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How to get from Arlington to Lexington by bus?

By bus

Take one direct bus from Arlington to Lexington in Boston: take the 78 bus from Wachusett Ave @ Appleton St station to Service Road West @ Watertown St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 16 min. The ride fare is $1.70.

16min$1.70
Walk to bus station
Bus - 7878
Leaves from Wachusett Ave @ Appleton St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Wachusett Ave @ Appleton St
    ID 2486
    0.54 mi • 11 min
  • 2
    Bus - 7878
    Wait for bus
    78
    Arlmont Village
  • 3
    Ride to bus station Service Road West @ Watertown St
    Ride to bus station
    Service Road West @ Watertown St
    ID 2493
    4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus via 62

Take one direct bus from Arlington to Lexington in Boston: take the 62 bus from Arlington Heights Busway station to Massachusetts Ave Opp Pleasant St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 23 min. The ride fare is $1.70.

23min$1.70
Bus - 6262
Walk to Lexington
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
    Bedford Va
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Massachusetts Ave Opp Pleasant St
    ID 8436
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to Lexington
    Walk to
    Lexington
    0.88 mi • 18 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Arlington to Lexington

The distance between Arlington, Boston and Lexington, Boston is approximately 1.64 mi, which can typically be travelled in 16 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Arlington to Lexington by bus, 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 Heights Busway.

Train stations close to Arlington:

  • Belmont
  • West Medford

Bus stations close to Arlington:

  • Arlington Heights Busway
  • Massachusetts Ave @ Paul Revere Rd
  • Massachusetts Ave @ Park Ave

Public transit stations close to Lexington, Boston

Lexington is located at Lexington, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Pleasant St @ Luongo's Farm Lane.

Train stations close to Lexington:

  • Belmont
  • Waverley

Bus stations close to Lexington:

  • Pleasant St @ Luongo's Farm Lane
  • Wadsworth Rd @ Appleton St
  • Wadsworth Rd @ Homer Rd

Alternative route by bus via 62

Take one direct bus from Arlington to Lexington in Boston: take the 62 bus from Arlington Heights Busway station to Massachusetts Ave Opp Pleasant St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 23 min. The ride fare is $1.70.

23min$1.70
Bus - 6262
Walk to Lexington
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
    Bedford Va
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Massachusetts Ave Opp Pleasant St
    ID 8436
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to Lexington
    Walk to
    Lexington
    0.88 mi • 18 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 16 minutes, using Bus line 78.

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

    The alternative route takes 23 minutes, using Bus line 62.

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

    Yes, there is a direct bus going from Arlington to Lexington in Boston in 16 min.

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

    The 78 bus line goes from Wachusett Ave @ Appleton St station near Arlington to Arlmont Village station near Lexington in Boston.

  • How long does it take to travel from Arlington to Lexington in Boston by bus?

    The total travel time between Arlington and Lexington in Boston by bus is about 16 min.

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

    Get on the 78 bus from the Wachusett Ave @ Appleton St stop near Arlington in Boston.

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

    Get off the bus at the Arlmont Village stop, which is closest to Lexington in Boston.

  • When is the last bus from Arlington to Lexington in Boston?

    The last bus from Arlington to Lexington in Boston is the Harvard - Arlmont Village line. It leaves the Wachusett Ave @ Appleton St stop at 7:52 PM.

  • How much is the bus fare from Arlington to Lexington?

    The ride from Arlington to Lexington costs $1.70.

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