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How to get fromArlington to Bostonby bus, subway, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Arlington to Boston by bus, subway, taxi, or car

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  1. Line 77 bus, subway

    best
    1. Take the bus from Massachusetts Ave @ Peg Spengler Way to Massachusetts Ave @ Upland Rdbus bus 77
    2. Take the subway from Porter to Park Streetsubway subway Red Line
    30 min
    $5–7

  2. Line 87 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Broadway @ Massachusetts Ave to Lechmerebus bus 87 / ...
    35 min
    $1–5

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Arlington to Bostontaxi taxi 7.1 mi
    15 min
    $24–30

  4. Drive 7.1 mi

    1. Drive from Arlington to Bostoncar car 7.1 mi
    15 min
    $2

Arlington to Boston by bus and subway

Calendar628Weekly Services
Duration30 minAverage Duration
Ticket$5Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 7.5 mi
  • Duration: 30 min

What companies run services between Arlington, MA, USA and Boston, MA, USA?

MBTA operates a bus from Broadway @ Massachusetts Ave to Lechmere every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $1–5 and the journey takes 35 min.

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