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87 Line

Arlington Center

MBTA

MBTA 87 Bus Route Schedule and Stops (Updated)

The 87 bus (Arlington Center) has 34 stops departing from Lechmere and ending at Broadway @ Franklin St.

Choose any of the 87 bus stops below to find updated real-time schedules and to see their route map.

Direction: Arlington Center (34 stops)

  • Lechmere

  • Mcgrath Hwy Opp Twin City Plaza

  • Mcgrath Hwy @ Poplar St

  • Somerville Ave @ Merriam St

  • Somerville Ave @ Stone Ave

  • Bow St @ Warren Ave

  • Somerville Ave @ Church St

  • Somerville Ave @ School St

  • Somerville Ave @ Loring St

  • Somerville Ave @ Central St

  • Somerville Ave @ Spring St

  • Somerville Ave @ Lowell St

  • Elm St @ Porter St

  • Elm St @ Cedar St

  • Elm St @ Hancock St

  • Elm St @ Saint James Ave

  • Elm St @ Cutter Ave

  • Grove St @ Highland Ave

  • Davis

  • Holland St @ Simpson Ave

  • Holland St Opp Cameron Ave

  • Broadway @ Curtis St

  • Broadway @ Dickson St

  • Broadway @ Belknap St

  • Broadway @ North St

  • Broadway Opp Clarendon Hill Busway

  • Broadway @ Sunnyside Ave

  • Broadway @ Silk St

  • Broadway Opp Cleveland St

  • Broadway @ N Union St

  • Broadway Opp Harlow St

  • Broadway @ Tufts St

  • Broadway @ Allen St

  • Broadway @ Franklin St

87 FAQ

  • What time does the 87 bus start operating?

    Services on the 87 bus start at 5:38 AM on Saturday.

  • What time does the 87 bus stop working?

    Services on the 87 bus stop at 7:25 PM on Saturday.

  • What time does the 87 bus arrive?

    When does the Arlington Center bus line come? for live arrival times and to see the full schedule for the Arlington Center bus line that is closest to your location.

  • Does the MBTA 87 bus line run on Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Inauguration Day?

    The 87 bus's operating hours on Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Inauguration Day may change. Check the Moovit app for latest changes and live updates.

  • Is there a 87 bus stop near me?

    to view the nearest 87 bus stop.

MBTA 87 bus Route Map - Arlington Center

PDF Version: 87 schedule, stops and map

87 Bus Schedule

87 bus route operates on weekdays. Regular schedule hours: 5:54 AM-7:30 PM

DayOperating HoursFrequency (min)
Mon5:54 AM-7:30 PM17-30
Tue5:54 AM-7:30 PM17-30
Wed5:54 AM-7:30 PM17-30
Thu5:54 AM-7:30 PM17-30
Fri5:54 AM-7:30 PM17-30
Sat5:38 AM-7:25 PM25-30
SunNot OperationalNot Operational
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MBTA Bus Service Alerts

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87 line bus fare

MBTA 87 (Arlington Center) prices may change based on several factors. For more information about MBTA tickets costs please check the Moovit app or MBTA’s official website.

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87 (MBTA)

The first stop of the 87 bus route is Lechmere and the last stop is Broadway @ Franklin St. 87 (Arlington Center) is operational during weekdays.

Additional information: 87 has 34 stops and the total trip duration for this route is approximately 32 minutes.

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