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

From Central to Andover by subway and train

To get from Central to Andover in Boston, you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one train line: take the RED LINE subway from Central station to Park Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREEN LINE D subway and finally take the HAVERHILL train from North Station station to Andover station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 34 min. The ride fare is $12.15.

94min$12.15
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - GREEN LINE D
Subway - GREEN LINE D
Train - HAVERHILL
Walk to Andover
Leaves from Central

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Central
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Ashmont
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Park Street
    9 min
  • 4
    Subway - GREEN LINE D
    Wait for subway
    GREEN LINE D
    Union Square
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    North Station
    7 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    North Station
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Train - HAVERHILLHAVERHILL
    Wait for train
    HAVERHILL
    #205 | Haverhill
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Andover
    52 min
  • 9
    Walk to Andover
    Walk to
    Andover
    70 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

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

To get from Central to Andover in Boston, you’ll need to take one subway line and 2 train lines: take the RED LINE subway from Central 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 15 min. The ride fare is $12.15.

135min$12.15
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Train - FITCHBURG
Train - HAVERHILL
Walk to Andover
Leaves from Central

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Central
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Porter
    10 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 | Haverhill
  • 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 Central to Andover

The distance between Central, Boston and Andover, Boston is approximately 25.89 mi, which can typically be travelled in 94 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Central 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 Central

Central is located at Central, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Massachusetts Ave @ Prospect St.

Subway stations close to Central:

  • Boston Univ. East
  • Boston Univ. Central
  • Union Square

Bus stations close to Central:

  • Massachusetts Ave @ Prospect St
  • Massachusetts Ave @ Pearl St
  • Magazine St @ Green St

Public transit stations close to Andover, Boston

Andover is located at Andover, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Main Street & Central Street.

Train stations close to Andover:

  • Lawrence
  • Ballardvale
  • Andover

Bus stations close to Andover:

  • Main Street & Central Street
  • Old Town Hall
  • School Street & Essex Street

Related Routes

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

To get from Central to Andover in Boston, you’ll need to take one subway line and 2 train lines: take the RED LINE subway from Central 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 15 min. The ride fare is $12.15.

135min$12.15
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Train - FITCHBURG
Train - HAVERHILL
Walk to Andover
Leaves from Central

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Central
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Porter
    10 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 | Haverhill
  • 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 Central to Andover?

    The fastest way takes 94 minutes, using Bus line RED LINE, Bus line GREEN LINE D, Bus line HAVERHILL.

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

    The alternative route takes 135 minutes, using Bus line RED LINE, Bus line FITCHBURG, Bus line HAVERHILL.

  • Is there a direct subway between Central and Andover?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 subway lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 34 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Central to Andover?

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

  • How long does it take to travel from Central to Andover by subway and train?

    The total travel time between Central in Cambridge and Andover in Boston by subway and train is about 1 hr 34 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Central to get to Andover?

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

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between Central and Andover?

    Get off the subway at the Park Street station, which is closest to Andover in Boston.

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

    The ride from Central to Andover costs $12.15.

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