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How to get from Arlington to Watertown Town by bus?

By bus

To get from Arlington to Watertown Town in Boston, take the 77 bus from Arlington Heights Busway station to Harvard station. Next, take the 71 bus from Harvard station to Watertown Sq Terminal station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 8 min. The ride fare is $3.40.

68min$3.40
Bus - 7777
Bus - 7171
Walk to Watertown Town
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
    Harvard
    38 min
  • 4
    Bus - 7171
    Wait for bus
    71
    Watertown Square
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Watertown Sq Terminal
    ID 8178
    22 min
  • 6
    Walk to Watertown Town
    Walk to
    Watertown Town
    190 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus via 77, 86 and 70

To get from Arlington to Watertown Town in Boston, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 77 bus from Arlington Heights Busway station to Eliot St @ Bennett St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 86 bus and finally take the 70 bus from Western Ave Opp Riverdale St station to Main St @ Merchants Row station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 16 min. The ride fare is $5.10.

76min$5.10
Bus - 7777
Bus - 8686
Bus - 7070
Walk to Watertown Town
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
    Eliot St @ Bennett St
    ID 32549
    40 min
  • 4
    Bus - 8686
    Wait for bus
    86
    Reservoir
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Western Ave Opp Riverdale St
    ID 1071
    7 min
  • 6
    Bus - 7070
    Wait for bus
    70
    Market Place Dr
  • 7
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Main St @ Merchants Row
    ID 8815
    14 min
  • 8
    Walk to Watertown Town
    Walk to
    Watertown Town
    270 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Arlington to Watertown Town

The distance between Arlington, Boston and Watertown Town, Boston is approximately 9.2 mi, which can typically be travelled in 68 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Arlington to Watertown Town 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 Watertown Town, Boston

Watertown Town is located at Watertown Town, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Main St @ Cross St.

Subway stations close to Watertown Town:

  • Boston College
  • South Street

Train stations close to Watertown Town:

  • Waverley
  • Newtonville
  • Belmont

Bus stations close to Watertown Town:

  • Main St @ Cross St
  • Main St @ Merchants Row
  • Galen St @ Maple St

Alternative route by bus via 77, 86 and 70

To get from Arlington to Watertown Town in Boston, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 77 bus from Arlington Heights Busway station to Eliot St @ Bennett St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 86 bus and finally take the 70 bus from Western Ave Opp Riverdale St station to Main St @ Merchants Row station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 16 min. The ride fare is $5.10.

76min$5.10
Bus - 7777
Bus - 8686
Bus - 7070
Walk to Watertown Town
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
    Eliot St @ Bennett St
    ID 32549
    40 min
  • 4
    Bus - 8686
    Wait for bus
    86
    Reservoir
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Western Ave Opp Riverdale St
    ID 1071
    7 min
  • 6
    Bus - 7070
    Wait for bus
    70
    Market Place Dr
  • 7
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Main St @ Merchants Row
    ID 8815
    14 min
  • 8
    Walk to Watertown Town
    Walk to
    Watertown Town
    270 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Arlington to Watertown Town?

    The fastest way takes 68 minutes, using Bus line 77, Bus line 71.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Arlington to Watertown Town?

    The alternative route takes 76 minutes, using Bus line 77, Bus line 86, Bus line 70.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 8 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Arlington to Watertown Town in Boston?

    The 77 bus line goes from Harvard station near Arlington to Harvard station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Harvard station near Watertown Town in Boston

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

    The total travel time between Arlington and Watertown Town in Boston by bus is about 1 hr 8 min.

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

    Get off the bus at the Harvard stop, which is closest to Watertown Town in Boston.

  • How much is the bus fare from Arlington to Watertown Town?

    The ride from Arlington to Watertown Town costs $3.40.

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