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How to get fromKendall Square to Arlingtonby bus, subway, taxi, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Kendall Square 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 McGrath Hwy opp Twin City Plaza to Broadway @ Franklin Stbus bus 87
    31 min
    $1–5

  2. Subway, line 67 bus

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

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Kendall Square to Arlingtontaxi taxi 6.2 mi
    13 min
    $22–26

  4. Drive 6.2 mi

    1. Drive from Kendall Square to Arlingtoncar car 6.2 mi
    13 min
    $2

  5. Subway, line 77 bus

    1. Take the subway from Kendall/MIT to Portersubway subway Red Line
    2. Take the bus from Massachusetts Ave @ Porter Red Line Sta to Massachusetts Ave @ Central Stbus bus 77
    32 min
    $3–7

Kendall Square to Arlington by bus

Calendar303Weekly Buses
Duration31 minAverage Duration
Ticket$1Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 5.1 mi
  • Duration: 31 min

What companies run services between Kendall Square, MA, USA and Arlington, MA, USA?

MBTA operates a bus from McGrath Hwy opp Twin City Plaza to Broadway @ Franklin St every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $1–5 and the journey takes 31 min.

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