How to get from Oxford to Cambridge by bus and subway?

From Oxford to Cambridge by bus and subway

To get from Oxford to Cambridge in Boston, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the 42 bus from Oxford Center station to Central Hub station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PETER PAN bus and finally take the RED LINE subway from South Station station to Harvard Square station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 38 min.

158min
Bus - 4242
Bus - PETER PANPETER PAN
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Leaves from Oxford Center

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Oxford
  • 2
    Bus - 4242
    Wait for bus
    42
    Central Hub
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Central Hub
    37 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Worcester Union Station
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - PETER PANPETER PAN
    Wait for bus
    PETER PAN
    Boston (Logan Airport)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    South Station Boston
    60 min
  • 7
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    South Station
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 9
    Ride to subway station Harvard Square
    Ride to subway station
    Harvard Square
    14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Oxford to Cambridge by bus and train

To get from Oxford to Cambridge in Boston, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 42 bus from Oxford Center station to Central Hub station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER train and finally take the 86 bus from Western Ave @ Everett St station to Harvard station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 52 min. The ride fare is $13.95.

172min$13.95
Bus - 4242
Train - FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER
Bus - 8686
Leaves from Oxford Center

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Oxford
  • 2
    Bus - 4242
    Wait for bus
    42
    Central Hub
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Central Hub
    37 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Worcester Union Station
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTERFRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER
    Wait for train
    FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER
    #530 | South Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Boston Landing
    81 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Western Ave @ Everett St
    ID 1049
    850 yd • 10 min
  • 8
    Bus - 8686
    Wait for bus
    86
    Harvard
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Harvard
    Ride to bus station
    Harvard
    10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Oxford to Cambridge

The distance between Oxford, Boston and Cambridge, Boston is approximately 62.42 mi, which can typically be travelled in 158 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Oxford to Cambridge by bus and subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in Boston – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Oxford

Oxford is located at Oxford, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Oxford Center.

Bus stations close to Oxford:

  • Oxford Center

Public transit stations close to Cambridge, Boston

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

Subway stations close to Cambridge:

  • Central
  • Harvard Square
  • Union Square

Train stations close to Cambridge:

  • Porter

Bus stations close to Cambridge:

  • Harvard
  • Quincy St @ Broadway Opp Fogg Museum
  • Mt Auburn St @ Dewolfe St

Related Routes

From Oxford to Cambridge by bus and train

To get from Oxford to Cambridge in Boston, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 42 bus from Oxford Center station to Central Hub station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER train and finally take the 86 bus from Western Ave @ Everett St station to Harvard station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 52 min. The ride fare is $13.95.

172min$13.95
Bus - 4242
Train - FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER
Bus - 8686
Leaves from Oxford Center

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Oxford
  • 2
    Bus - 4242
    Wait for bus
    42
    Central Hub
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Central Hub
    37 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Worcester Union Station
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTERFRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER
    Wait for train
    FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER
    #530 | South Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Boston Landing
    81 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Western Ave @ Everett St
    ID 1049
    850 yd • 10 min
  • 8
    Bus - 8686
    Wait for bus
    86
    Harvard
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Harvard
    Ride to bus station
    Harvard
    10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 158 minutes, using Bus line 42, Bus line PETER PAN, Subway line RED LINE.

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

    The alternative route takes 172 minutes, using Bus line 42, Train line FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER, Bus line 86.

  • Is there a direct bus between Oxford and Cambridge in Boston?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one subway line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 38 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Oxford to Cambridge in Boston?

    The 42 bus line goes from Central Hub station near Oxford to Central Hub station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one subway line till Central Hub station near Cambridge in Boston

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

    The total travel time between Oxford and Cambridge in Boston by bus and subway is about 2 hr 38 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Oxford to get to Cambridge in Boston?

    Get on the 42 bus from the Central Hub stop near Oxford in Boston.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Oxford and Cambridge in Boston?

    Get off the bus at the Central Hub station, which is closest to Cambridge in Boston.

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