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

From Arlington to Roslindale by bus and subway

To get from Arlington to Roslindale in Boston, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the 10 bus from Saint James Ave @ Arlington St station to Dartmouth St Opp Back Bay Sta station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ORANGE LINE subway and finally take the 50 bus from Forest Hills station to Washington St @ Mosgrove Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 31 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 Roslindale on the Moovit app.

31min$2.40
Walk to bus station
Bus - 1010
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Bus - 5050
Walk to Roslindale
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
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 1010
    Wait for bus
    10
    City Point Via South Bay Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dartmouth St Opp Back Bay Sta
    ID 176
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Back Bay - South End
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Forest Hills
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Forest Hills
    12 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Forest Hills
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 5050
    Wait for bus
    50
    Cleary Square
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington St @ Mosgrove Ave
    ID 599
    3 min
  • 10
    Walk to Roslindale
    Walk to
    Roslindale
    South Street
    310 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Arlington to Roslindale

The distance between Arlington, Boston and Roslindale, Boston is approximately 5.56 mi, which can typically be travelled in 31 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Arlington to Roslindale 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 Roslindale

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

    The fastest way takes 31 minutes, using Bus line 10, Subway line ORANGE LINE, Bus line 50.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one subway line in total. The total travelling time is 31 min.

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

    The 10 bus line goes from Saint James Ave @ Arlington St station near Arlington to Dartmouth St Opp Back Bay Sta station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one subway line till Dartmouth St Opp Back Bay Sta station near Roslindale in Boston.

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

    The total travel time between Arlington and Roslindale in Boston by bus and subway is about 31 min.

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

    Get on the 10 bus from the Saint James Ave @ Arlington St stop near Arlington in Boston.

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

    Get off the bus at the Dartmouth St Opp Back Bay Sta stop, which is closest to Roslindale in Boston.

  • When is the first train from Arlington to Roslindale in Boston?

    The first train from Arlington to Roslindale in Boston is Needham. It leaves the Back Bay - South End station at 2:55 AM.

  • When is the first subway from Arlington to Roslindale in Boston?

    The first subway from Arlington to Roslindale in Boston is Orange Line. It leaves the Back Bay - South End station at 1:20 AM.

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

    The ride from Arlington to Roslindale costs $2.40.

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