How to get from Arlington to Medford by bus and subway?

From Arlington to Medford by bus and subway

To get from Arlington to Medford in Boston, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the 77 bus from Arlington Heights Busway station to Massachusetts Ave @ Haskell St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 89 bus and finally take the ORANGE LINE subway from Sullivan Square station to Wellington station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 6 min. The ride fare is $5.80.

66min$5.80
Bus - 7777
Bus - 8989
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Walk to Medford
Leaves from Arlington Heights Busway
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Arlington
  • 2
    Bus - 7777
    Wait for bus
    77
    Harvard
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Massachusetts Ave @ Haskell St
    ID 2297
    24 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Davis
    600 yd • 8 min
  • 5
    Bus - 8989
    Wait for bus
    89
    Sullivan
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sullivan Square
    18 min
  • 7
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Sullivan Square
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Oak Grove
  • 9
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Wellington
    6 min
  • 10
    Walk to Medford
    Walk to
    Medford
    50 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Arlington to Medford by bus and subway via 77, RED LINE and ORANGE LINE

To get from Arlington to Medford in Boston, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 subway lines: take the 77 bus from Arlington Heights Busway station to Massachusetts Ave @ Upland Rd station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED LINE subway and finally take the ORANGE LINE subway from Downtown Crossing station to Wellington station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 21 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

81min$4.10
Bus - 7777
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Walk to Medford
Leaves from Arlington Heights Busway
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Arlington
  • 2
    Bus - 7777
    Wait for bus
    77
    Harvard
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Massachusetts Ave @ Upland Rd
    ID 12301
    29 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Porter
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Ashmont
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Downtown Crossing
    18 min
  • 7
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Oak Grove
  • 8
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Wellington
    20 min
  • 9
    Walk to Medford
    Walk to
    Medford
    50 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Arlington to Medford
The distance between Arlington, Boston and Medford, Boston is approximately 8.28 mi, which can typically be travelled in 66 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Arlington to Medford by bus and 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 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 Medford, Boston

Medford is located at Medford, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Middlesex Ave @ Third St.

Subway stations close to Medford:

  • Gilman Square
  • Sullivan Square
  • Assembly

Bus stations close to Medford:

  • Middlesex Ave @ Third St
  • Santilli Circle
  • Riverside Ave @ Middlesex Ave
Related Routes

Alternative route from Arlington to Medford by bus and subway via 77, RED LINE and ORANGE LINE

To get from Arlington to Medford in Boston, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 subway lines: take the 77 bus from Arlington Heights Busway station to Massachusetts Ave @ Upland Rd station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED LINE subway and finally take the ORANGE LINE subway from Downtown Crossing station to Wellington station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 21 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

81min$4.10
Bus - 7777
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Walk to Medford
Leaves from Arlington Heights Busway
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Arlington
  • 2
    Bus - 7777
    Wait for bus
    77
    Harvard
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Massachusetts Ave @ Upland Rd
    ID 12301
    29 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Porter
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Ashmont
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Downtown Crossing
    18 min
  • 7
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Oak Grove
  • 8
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Wellington
    20 min
  • 9
    Walk to Medford
    Walk to
    Medford
    50 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 66 minutes, using Bus line 77, Bus line 89, Bus line ORANGE LINE.

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

    The alternative route takes 81 minutes, using Bus line 77, Bus line RED LINE, Bus line ORANGE LINE.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one subway line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 6 min.

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

    The 77 bus line goes from Harvard station near Arlington to Massachusetts Ave @ Haskell St station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one subway line till Massachusetts Ave @ Haskell St station near Medford in Boston

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

    The total travel time between Arlington and Medford in Boston by bus and subway is about 1 hr 6 min.

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

    Get on the 77 bus from the Harvard stop near Arlington in Boston.

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

    Get off the bus at the Massachusetts Ave @ Haskell St station, which is closest to Medford in Boston.

  • How much is the total bus and subway fare from Arlington to Medford?

    The ride from Arlington to Medford costs $5.80.

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