How to get from Allentown to Arlington
The fastest way to travel from Allentown to Arlington takes approximately 306 minutes with 5 transfers. You can use bus, subway and train. We found 7 route options for you.
Fastest Route
306 min
332.3 km
5 transfers
107
Fab20
L1
Northeast Regional
R
S
Departs from:
Tilghman at 17th
Walking:
34 min
Step-by-step directions
1
Walk 11 min (0.7 km)
to Tilghman at 17th
2
Take
107
Bus
Direction: To BTC - Bethlehem
From Tilghman at 17th
to ATC - A Platform
(15 stops, 11 min)
3
Walk 3 min (0.2 km)
to Allentown
4
Take
Fab20
Bus
Direction: Philadelphia (JFK & N 30th)
From Allentown
to Philadelphia
(1 stops, 90 min)
5
Walk 4 min (0.3 km)
to 8th-Market
6
Take
L1
Subway
Direction: 69th St Transit Center
From 8th-Market
to Drexel Station at 30th St
(3 stops, 5 min)
7
Walk 5 min (0.3 km)
to Philadelphia
8
Take
Northeast Regional
Train
Direction: Washington
From Philadelphia
to Washington Union Station
(3 stops, 136 min)
9
Walk 3 min (0.2 km)
to Union Station, Red Line Center Platform
10
Take
R
Subway
Direction: Shady Grove
From Union Station, Red Line Center Platform
to Metro Center, Red Line Track 2 Platform
(2 stops, 5 min)
11
Walk 2 min (0.1 km)
to Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform
12
Take
S
Subway
Direction: Ashburn
From Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform
to Virginia Square, Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform
(6 stops, 13 min)
13
Walk 6 min (0.3 km)
✓
Arrive at Arlington
Public transport stations close to Allentown
Allentown is located in Allentown and the nearest public transport stations are listed below.
Bus stations close to Allentown:
- 13th at Tilghman Sb
- 13th at Tilghman Nb
- Allen at 14th Wb
- Washington at 13th Wb
Public transport stations close to Arlington
Arlington is located in Allentown and the nearest public transport stations are listed below.
Metro stations close to Arlington:
- Virginia Square, Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
- Virginia Square, Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform
- Ballston, Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
- Ballston, Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform
Bus stations close to Arlington:
- Wilson Blvd WB @ N Oakland ST Fs
- Wilson Blvd EB @ N Oakland ST Fs
- Wilson Blvd WB @ N Monroe ST Fs
- Wilson Blvd EB @ N Monroe ST Fs
Alternative Route
361 min
332.1 km
5 transfers
209
Fab20
L1
Northeast Regional
R
S
Departs from:
Allen at 14th Eb
Walking:
26 min
Step-by-step directions
1
Walk 4 min (0.2 km)
to Allen at 14th Eb
2
Take
209
Bus
Direction: To Parkway Shopping Cntr
From Allen at 14th Eb
to ATC - B Platform
(20 stops, 13 min)
3
Walk 2 min (0.1 km)
to Allentown
4
Take
Fab20
Bus
Direction: Philadelphia (JFK & N 30th)
From Allentown
to Philadelphia
(1 stops, 90 min)
5
Walk 4 min (0.3 km)
to 8th-Market
6
Take
L1
Subway
Direction: 69th St Transit Center
From 8th-Market
to Drexel Station at 30th St
(3 stops, 5 min)
7
Walk 5 min (0.3 km)
to Philadelphia
8
Take
Northeast Regional
Train
Direction: Washington
From Philadelphia
to Washington Union Station
(3 stops, 136 min)
9
Walk 3 min (0.2 km)
to Union Station, Red Line Center Platform
10
Take
R
Subway
Direction: Shady Grove
From Union Station, Red Line Center Platform
to Metro Center, Red Line Track 2 Platform
(2 stops, 5 min)
11
Walk 2 min (0.1 km)
to Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform
12
Take
S
Subway
Direction: Ashburn
From Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform
to Virginia Square, Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform
(6 stops, 13 min)
13
Walk 6 min (0.3 km)
✓
Arrive at Arlington
Questions & Answers
Common questions about traveling from Allentown to Arlington.
How do I travel from Allentown to Arlington in Allentown?
The quickest journey from Allentown to Arlington takes approximately 306 minutes via the 107 bus service.
Are there other ways to reach Arlington from Allentown?
Yes, an alternative route is available taking around 361 minutes using the 209 bus line.
Can I get directly from Allentown to Arlington without changing?
This route requires 5 transfers. The complete journey takes about 306 minutes including connection time.
What bus service connects Allentown and Arlington?
The 107 line provides bus service between Tilghman at 17th and Virginia Square, Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform in Allentown.
What is the journey time from Allentown to Arlington by public transport?
Traveling by bus from Allentown to Arlington in Allentown takes approximately 306 minutes, including transfer time at connection points.
Where should I board the bus to travel from Allentown to Arlington?
Board the 107 bus at Tilghman at 17th station, located near Allentown in Allentown.
Which station is closest to Arlington?
The nearest stop to Arlington is Virginia Square, Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform station. Exit here to reach your destination in Allentown.
Travel Tips
- Allow extra time for connections, especially during peak hours
- Check real-time departure information at the station
- Consider downloading the transit app for live updates
- For routes with transfers, follow signs at stations for connecting services
Disclaimer: Travel times shown are estimates based on scheduled departure at 8:00 AM and do not account for real-time traffic conditions or service delays. Actual travel times may vary.