There are 4 ways to get from Arlington Station (MBTA) to Riverside (Station) by tram, bus, taxi, or car
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Tram
best- Take the tram from Arlington to Riversidetram D
40 min$3Line 505 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Chinatown Gate to Commonwealth Ave opp Cheswick Rdbus 505
55 min$1–5Taxi
- Take the taxi from Arlington Station (MBTA) to Riverside (Station)taxi 10.7 mi
15 min$35–45Drive 10.7 mi
- Drive from Arlington Station (MBTA) to Riverside (Station)car 10.7 mi
15 min$2–3
Arlington Station (MBTA) to Riverside (Station) by tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Arlington Station (MBTA) to Riverside (Station) is to drive which costs $2 - $3 and takes 15 min.
The fastest way to get from Arlington Station (MBTA) to Riverside (Station) is to taxi which takes 15 min and costs $35 - $45.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Chinatown Gate and arriving at Commonwealth Ave opp Cheswick Rd. Services depart every two hours, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 23 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Arlington and arriving at Riverside. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 40 min.
The distance between Arlington Station (MBTA) and Riverside (Station) is 11 miles. The road distance is 10.8 miles.
The best way to get from Arlington Station (MBTA) to Riverside (Station) without a car is to tram which takes 40 min and costs $3.
The tram from Arlington to Riverside takes 40 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.
Arlington Station (MBTA) to Riverside (Station) bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Chinatown Gate station.
Arlington Station (MBTA) to Riverside (Station) train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Arlington station.
Arlington Station (MBTA) to Riverside (Station) bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Commonwealth Ave opp Cheswick Rd station.
What companies run services between Arlington Station (MBTA), MA, USA and Riverside (Station), MA, USA?
MBTA operates a vehicle from Arlington to Riverside every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 40 min. Alternatively, MBTA operates a bus from Chinatown Gate to Commonwealth Ave opp Cheswick Rd every 2 hours. Tickets cost $1–5 and the journey takes 23 min.
Tram from Arlington to Riverside
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
Bus from Chinatown Gate to Commonwealth Ave opp Cheswick Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
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More Questions & Answers
Arlington Station (MBTA) to Riverside (Station) train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Riverside station.
Yes, the driving distance between Arlington Station (MBTA) to Riverside (Station) is 11 miles. It takes approximately 15 min to drive from Arlington Station (MBTA) to Riverside (Station).
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