How to get from Cambridge to Andover by subway and train?

From Cambridge to Andover by subway and train

To get from Cambridge to Andover in Boston, you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one train line: take the RED LINE subway from Harvard Square station to Downtown Crossing station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ORANGE LINE subway and finally take the HAVERHILL train from Malden Center station to Andover station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 26 min. The ride fare is $12.15.

86min$12.15
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Train - HAVERHILL
Walk to Andover
Leaves from Harvard Square

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Cambridge
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Ashmont
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Downtown Crossing
    12 min
  • 4
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Oak Grove
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Malden Center
    18 min
  • 6
    Train - HAVERHILLHAVERHILL
    Wait for train
    HAVERHILL
    #205 | Bradford
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Andover
    41 min
  • 8
    Walk to Andover
    Walk to
    Andover
    70 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Cambridge to Andover by subway and train via RED LINE, FITCHBURG and HAVERHILL

To get from Cambridge to Andover in Boston, you’ll need to take one subway line and 2 train lines: take the RED LINE subway from Harvard Square station to Porter station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the FITCHBURG train and finally take the HAVERHILL train from North Station station to Andover station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 5 min. The ride fare is $12.15.

125min$12.15
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Train - FITCHBURG
Train - HAVERHILL
Walk to Andover
Leaves from Harvard Square

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Cambridge
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Porter
    3 min
  • 4
    Train - FITCHBURGFITCHBURG
    Wait for train
    FITCHBURG
    #406 | North Station
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    North Station
    15 min
  • 6
    Train - HAVERHILLHAVERHILL
    Wait for train
    HAVERHILL
    #205 | Bradford
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Andover
    52 min
  • 8
    Walk to Andover
    Walk to
    Andover
    70 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Cambridge to Andover

The distance between Cambridge, Boston and Andover, Boston is approximately 27.14 mi, which can typically be travelled in 86 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Cambridge to Andover by subway and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Boston – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Cambridge

Cambridge is located at Cambridge, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Harvard.

Subway stations close to Cambridge:

  • Central
  • Union Square
  • Harvard Square

Train stations close to Cambridge:

  • Porter

Bus stations close to Cambridge:

  • Harvard
  • Harvard - Brattle St @ Palmer St
  • Massachusetts Ave Opp Holyoke St

Public transit stations close to Andover, Boston

Andover is located at Andover, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Old Town Hall.

Train stations close to Andover:

  • Lawrence
  • Ballardvale
  • Andover

Bus stations close to Andover:

  • Old Town Hall
  • Main Street & Central Street
  • North Main Street - Powder Mill

Related Routes

Alternative route from Cambridge to Andover by subway and train via RED LINE, FITCHBURG and HAVERHILL

To get from Cambridge to Andover in Boston, you’ll need to take one subway line and 2 train lines: take the RED LINE subway from Harvard Square station to Porter station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the FITCHBURG train and finally take the HAVERHILL train from North Station station to Andover station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 5 min. The ride fare is $12.15.

125min$12.15
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Train - FITCHBURG
Train - HAVERHILL
Walk to Andover
Leaves from Harvard Square

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Cambridge
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Porter
    3 min
  • 4
    Train - FITCHBURGFITCHBURG
    Wait for train
    FITCHBURG
    #406 | North Station
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    North Station
    15 min
  • 6
    Train - HAVERHILLHAVERHILL
    Wait for train
    HAVERHILL
    #205 | Bradford
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Andover
    52 min
  • 8
    Walk to Andover
    Walk to
    Andover
    70 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Cambridge to Andover?

    The fastest way takes 86 minutes, using Bus line RED LINE, Bus line ORANGE LINE, Bus line HAVERHILL.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Cambridge to Andover?

    The alternative route takes 125 minutes, using Bus line RED LINE, Bus line FITCHBURG, Bus line HAVERHILL.

  • Is there a direct subway between Cambridge and Andover in Boston?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 subway lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 26 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Cambridge to Andover in Boston?

    The RED LINE subway line goes from Ashmont station near Cambridge to Downtown Crossing station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line and one train line till Downtown Crossing station near Andover in Boston

  • How long does it take to travel from Cambridge to Andover in Boston by subway and train?

    The total travel time between Cambridge and Andover in Boston by subway and train is about 1 hr 26 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Cambridge to get to Andover in Boston?

    Get on the RED LINE subway from the Ashmont station near Cambridge in Boston.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between Cambridge and Andover in Boston?

    Get off the subway at the Downtown Crossing station, which is closest to Andover in Boston.

  • How much is the total subway and train fare from Cambridge to Andover?

    The ride from Cambridge to Andover costs $12.15.