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How to get fromBoston to Arlingtonby bus, subway, taxi, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Boston to Arlington by bus, subway, taxi, or car

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  1. Line 87 bus

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    1. Take the bus from Lechmere to Broadway @ Franklin Stbus bus 87
    32 min
    $1–5

  2. Subway, line 67 bus

    1. Take the subway from Park Street to Alewifesubway subway Red Line
    2. Take the bus from Alewife to Pleasant St @ Wellington Stbus bus 67
    1h 7m
    $3–7

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Boston to Arlingtontaxi taxi 8 mi
    13 min
    $27–35

  4. Drive 8 mi

    1. Drive from Boston to Arlingtoncar car 8 mi
    13 min
    $2–3

  5. Subway, line 77 bus

    1. Take the subway from Park Street to Portersubway subway Red Line
    2. Take the bus from Massachusetts Ave @ Porter Red Line Sta to Massachusetts Ave @ Central Stbus bus 77
    36 min
    $3–7

Boston to Arlington by bus

Calendar303Weekly Buses
Duration32 minAverage Duration
Ticket$1Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 5.4 mi
  • Duration: 32 min

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

MBTA operates a bus from Lechmere to Broadway @ Franklin St every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $1–5 and the journey takes 32 min.

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