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How to get fromAlewife Station to Arnold Arboretumby subway, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Alewife Station to Arnold Arboretum by subway, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Subway

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    1. Take the subway from Alewife to Downtown Crossingsubway subway Red Line
    2. Take the subway from Downtown Crossing to Forest Hillssubway subway Orange Line
    57 min
    $2

  2. Line 86 bus, line 51 bus

    1. Take the bus from Harvard Sq @ Garden St - Dawes Island to Reservoirbus bus 86
    2. Take the bus from Reservoir to 170 Walter Stbus bus 51
    1h 52m
    $3–7

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Alewife Station to Arnold Arboretumtaxi taxi 9.5 mi
    19 min
    $30–40

  4. Drive 9.5 mi

    1. Drive from Alewife Station to Arnold Arboretumcar car 9.5 mi
    19 min
    $2–3

Alewife Station to Arnold Arboretum by subway and foot

Calendar1486Weekly Services
Duration57 minAverage Duration
Ticket$2Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 12 mi
  • Duration: 57 min

What companies run services between Alewife Station, MA, USA and Arnold Arboretum, MA, USA?

You can take a subway from Alewife to Arnold Arboretum via Downtown Crossing and Forest Hills in around 57 min. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Alewife to Arnold Arboretum via Harvard, Harvard Sq @ Garden St - Dawes Island, Reservoir, and 170 Walter St in around 1h 52m.

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