There are 5 ways to get from Government Center Station (MBTA) to Arlington Station (MBTA) by tram, bus, taxi, or foot
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Tram
best- Take the tram from Government Center to Arlingtontram E / ...
7 min$3Line 504 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Otis St @ Summer St to Saint James Ave @ Arlington Stbus 501 / ...
17 min$1–5Bus
- Take the bus from Government Center to St. James Avebus Boston Commuter
8 min$9–11Taxi
- Take the taxi from Government Center Station (MBTA) to Arlington Station (MBTA)taxi 1.6 mi
4 min$7–10Walk
- Take the walk from Government Center Station (MBTA) to Arlington Station (MBTA)walk 4,460 ft
16 min
Government Center Station (MBTA) to Arlington Station (MBTA) by tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Government Center Station (MBTA) to Arlington Station (MBTA) is to tram which costs $3 and takes 7 min.
The fastest way to get from Government Center Station (MBTA) to Arlington Station (MBTA) is to taxi which takes 4 min and costs $7 - $10.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Government Center and arriving at St. James Ave. Services depart once daily, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 8 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Government Center and arriving at Arlington. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7 min.
The distance between Government Center Station (MBTA) and Arlington Station (MBTA) is 4641 feet.
The best way to get from Government Center Station (MBTA) to Arlington Station (MBTA) without a car is to tram which takes 7 min and costs $3.
The tram from Government Center to Arlington takes 7 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.
Government Center Station (MBTA) to Arlington Station (MBTA) bus services, operated by Coach Company, depart from Government Center station.
Government Center Station (MBTA) to Arlington Station (MBTA) train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Government Center station.
Government Center Station (MBTA) to Arlington Station (MBTA) bus services, operated by Coach Company, arrive at St. James Ave station.
What companies run services between Government Center Station (MBTA), MA, USA and Arlington Station (MBTA), MA, USA?
MBTA operates a vehicle from Government Center to Arlington every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 7 min. Alternatively, Coach Company operates a bus from Government Center to St. James Ave once daily. Tickets cost $9–11 and the journey takes 8 min.
Tram from Government Center to Arlington
- Ave. Duration
- 7 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- +1 800 874 3377
- [email protected]
- Website
- The Coach Company Home
Bus from Government Center to St. James Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 8 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $9–11
- Website
- The Coach Company Home
Bus from Otis St @ Summer St to Saint James Ave @ Arlington St
- Ave. Duration
- 8 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
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