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How to get fromArlington to Boston Commonby bus, subway, taxi, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Arlington to Boston Common 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
    34 min
    $5–7

  2. Drive 7.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Arlington to Boston Commoncar car 7.4 mi
    16 min
    $2

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Arlington to Boston Commontaxi taxi 7.4 mi
    16 min
    $25–31

Arlington to Boston Common by bus, subway, and foot

Calendar628Weekly Services
Duration34 minAverage Duration
Ticket$5Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 7.7 mi
  • Duration: 34 min

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

There is no direct connection from Arlington to Boston Common. However, you can take the line 77 bus to Massachusetts Ave @ Upland Rd, walk to Porter, take the subway to Park Street, then walk to Boston Common. Alternatively, you can then take the taxi to Boston Common.

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