With a population of 42,844, Arlington is a must-see destination in Massachusetts, United States. Arlington deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
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When flying to Arlington, you’ll arrive at Boston Logan Airport (BOS), which is located 8 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Arlington include American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and JetBlue. The shortest domestic flight to Arlington departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 26m.
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Arlington. The train journey from Arlington to Providence takes 0h 45m and costs around $5 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Haven, expect to pay about $11 for a 2h 28m trip.
Another option to get to Arlington is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 186 miles from Arlington. You’ll find branches of Ace and Kyte, among others, in New York.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Arlington, including OurBus, Bus and Concord Coach Lines. From Providence, the bus ride to Arlington takes 60 miles and will cost you around $16. From Portsmouth, the ticket costs about $54 for a journey of 75 miles.
Renting a car in Arlington costs $63 per day, on average, or $127 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 13% cheaper than airport locations in Arlington.
Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Arlington (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $47.24 and $62.99. The most frequently booked car type in Arlington is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Hyundai Elantra or similar) are, on average, 67% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.