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

From Arlington to Medford, MA by bus and subway

To get from Arlington to Medford, MA in Medford, take the GREEN LINE E subway from Arlington station to Medford/Tufts Station station. Next, take the 96 bus from Boston Ave @ College St - Green Line station to George St @ Main St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 47 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 Medford, MA on the Moovit app.

47min$2.40
Subway - GREEN LINE E
Bus - 9696
Walk to Medford, MA
Leaves from Arlington

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Arlington
  • 2
    Subway - GREEN LINE E
    Wait for subway
    GREEN LINE E
    Medford/Tufts
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Medford/Tufts Station
    31 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Boston Ave @ College St - Green Line
    ID 2408
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 9696
    Wait for bus
    96
    Medford Square
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    George St @ Main St
    ID 5040
    5 min
  • 7
    Walk to Medford, MA
    Walk to
    Medford, MA
    530 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Arlington to Medford, MA

The distance between Arlington and Medford, MA is approximately 7.12 mi, which can typically be travelled in 47 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Arlington to Medford, MA by bus and subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in Medford – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Subway schedule from Arlington to Medford, MA

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

    The fastest way takes 47 minutes, using Subway line GREEN LINE E, Bus line 96.

  • Is there a direct subway between Arlington and Medford, MA?

    No, you’ll have to take one subway line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 47 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Arlington to Medford, MA?

    The GREEN LINE E subway line goes from Medford/Tufts Station station near Arlington in Boston to Boston Ave @ College St - Green Line station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Boston Ave @ College St - Green Line station near Medford, MA.

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

    The total travel time between Arlington and Medford, MA by subway and bus is about 47 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Arlington to get to Medford, MA?

    Get on the GREEN LINE E subway from the Medford/Tufts Station station near Arlington in Boston.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between Arlington and Medford, MA?

    Get off the subway at the Boston Ave @ College St - Green Line stop, which is closest to Medford, MA.

  • When is the first train from Arlington to Medford, MA?

    The first train from Arlington in Boston to Medford, MA in Medford is Lowell. It leaves the North Station station at 1:20 AM.

  • When is the first subway from Arlington to Medford, MA?

    The first subway from Arlington in Boston to Medford, MA in Medford is Green Line C. It leaves the Arlington station at 1:40 AM.

  • How much is the subway fare from Arlington to Medford, MA?

    The ride from Arlington to Medford, MA costs $2.40.

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