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

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

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  1. Subway, line 77 bus

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

  2. Drive 10.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Dorchester to Arlingtoncar car 10.5 mi
    27 min
    $2–3

  3. Line 1 bus, line 77 bus

    1. Take the bus from Nubian to Massachusetts Ave opp Holyoke Stbus bus 1
    2. Take the bus from Harvard to Massachusetts Ave @ Central Stbus bus 77
    1h 8m
    $3–9

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Dorchester to Arlingtontaxi taxi 10.5 mi
    27 min
    $35–45

Dorchester to Arlington by subway and bus

Calendar626Weekly Services
Duration54 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 12.3 mi
  • Duration: 54 min

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

You can take a bus from Nubian to Massachusetts Ave @ Central St via Massachusetts Ave opp Holyoke St and Harvard in around 1h 8m.

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