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

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

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  1. Line 87 bus

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

  2. Line 77 bus, subway

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

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Arlington to South Bostontaxi taxi 10.1 mi
    17 min
    $30–40

  4. Drive 10.1 mi

    1. Drive from Arlington to South Bostoncar car 10.1 mi
    17 min
    $2–3

Arlington to South Boston by bus

Calendar488Weekly Buses
Duration35 minAverage Duration
Ticket$1Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 6.1 mi
  • Duration: 35 min

What companies run services between Arlington, MA, USA and South 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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