There are 5 ways to get from Arlington Station (MBTA) to Government Center Station (MBTA) by tram, bus, taxi, or foot
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Tram
best- Take the tram from Arlington to Government Centertram E / ...
8 min$3Line 43 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Tremont St @ Marginal St to Beacon St @ Park Stbus 43
21 min$1–5Bus
- Take the bus from St. James Ave to Haymarket Squarebus Boston Commuter
24 min$9–11Taxi
- Take the taxi from Arlington Station (MBTA) to Government Center Station (MBTA)taxi 1.1 mi
3 min$6–8Walk
- Take the walk from Arlington Station (MBTA) to Government Center Station (MBTA)walk 4,460 ft
16 min
Arlington Station (MBTA) to Government Center Station (MBTA) by tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Arlington Station (MBTA) to Government Center Station (MBTA) is to tram which costs $3 and takes 8 min.
The fastest way to get from Arlington Station (MBTA) to Government Center Station (MBTA) is to taxi which takes 3 min and costs $6 - $8.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Tremont St @ Marginal St and arriving at Beacon St @ Park St. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Arlington and arriving at Government Center. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8 min.
The distance between Arlington Station (MBTA) and Government Center Station (MBTA) is 4641 feet.
The best way to get from Arlington Station (MBTA) to Government Center Station (MBTA) without a car is to tram which takes 8 min and costs $3.
The tram from Arlington to Government Center takes 8 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.
Arlington Station (MBTA) to Government Center Station (MBTA) bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Tremont St @ Marginal St station.
Arlington Station (MBTA) to Government Center Station (MBTA) train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Arlington station.
Arlington Station (MBTA) to Government Center Station (MBTA) bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Beacon St @ Park St station.
What companies run services between Arlington Station (MBTA), MA, USA and Government Center Station (MBTA), MA, USA?
MBTA operates a vehicle from Arlington to Government Center every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 8 min. Alternatively, MBTA operates a bus from Tremont St @ Marginal St to Beacon St @ Park St hourly. Tickets cost $1–5 and the journey takes 9 min.
Tram from Arlington to Government Center
- Ave. Duration
- 8 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
Bus from Tremont St @ Marginal St to Beacon St @ Park St
- Ave. Duration
- 9 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Phone
- +1 800 874 3377
- [email protected]
- Website
- The Coach Company Home
Bus from St. James Ave to Haymarket Square
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $9–11
- Website
- The Coach Company Home
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Arlington Station (MBTA) to Government Center Station (MBTA) train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Government Center station.
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