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How to get fromArlington to Kendall Squareby bus, subway, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Arlington to Kendall Square 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 Kendall/MITsubway subway Red Line
    26 min
    $5–7

  2. Drive 5.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Arlington to Kendall Squarecar car 5.7 mi
    14 min
    $1–2

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Arlington to Kendall Squaretaxi taxi 5.7 mi
    14 min
    $20–25

  4. Line 87 bus

    1. Take the bus from Medford St @ Massachusetts Ave to McGrath Hwy @ Twin City Plazabus bus 80 / ...
    33 min
    $1–5

Arlington to Kendall Square by bus and subway

Calendar628Weekly Services
Duration26 minAverage Duration
Ticket$5Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 6.2 mi
  • Duration: 26 min

What companies run services between Arlington, MA, USA and Kendall Square, MA, USA?

MBTA operates a bus from Medford St @ Massachusetts Ave to McGrath Hwy @ Twin City Plaza every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $1–5 and the journey takes 33 min.

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