How to get from Amesbury Town to Cambridge by bus, subway and train?

By bus, subway and train

To get from Amesbury Town to Cambridge in Boston, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one subway line: take the 17 bus from Nicholas J. Costello Transportation Center station to Washington Square Transit Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the HAVERHILL train and finally take the RED LINE subway from Charles/Mgh station to Harvard Square station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 45 min.

165min
Bus - 1717
Train - HAVERHILL
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Leaves from Nicholas J. Costello Transportation Center

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Amesbury Town
  • 2
    Bus - 1717
    Wait for bus
    17
    Washington Square Transit Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington Square Transit Center
    ID 8900073
    30 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Haverhill
    550 yd • 7 min
  • 5
    Train - HAVERHILLHAVERHILL
    Wait for train
    HAVERHILL
    #202 | North Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    North Station
    74 min
  • 7
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Charles/Mgh
    0.61 mi • 13 min
  • 8
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 9
    Ride to subway station Harvard Square
    Ride to subway station
    Harvard Square
    15 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus, subway and train via 17, DOWNEASTER and RED LINE

To get from Amesbury Town to Cambridge in Boston, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one subway line: take the 17 bus from Nicholas J. Costello Transportation Center station to Washington Square Transit Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the DOWNEASTER train and finally take the RED LINE subway from Charles/Mgh station to Harvard Square station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 18 min.

138min
Bus - 1717
Train - DOWNEASTERDOWNEASTER
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Leaves from Nicholas J. Costello Transportation Center

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Amesbury Town
  • 2
    Bus - 1717
    Wait for bus
    17
    Washington Square Transit Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington Square Transit Center
    ID 8900073
    35 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Haverhill
    390 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Train - DOWNEASTERDOWNEASTER
    Wait for train
    DOWNEASTER
    Boston
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    North Station
    50 min
  • 7
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Charles/Mgh
    0.61 mi • 13 min
  • 8
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 9
    Ride to subway station Harvard Square
    Ride to subway station
    Harvard Square
    15 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Amesbury Town to Cambridge

The distance between Amesbury Town, Boston and Cambridge, Boston is approximately 47.87 mi, which can typically be travelled in 165 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Amesbury Town to Cambridge by bus, 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 Amesbury Town

Amesbury Town is located at Amesbury Town, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Al Prime Gas.

Bus stations close to Amesbury Town:

  • Al Prime Gas
  • Elm Street & Youngs Court
  • Elm Street & Ring St

Public transit stations close to Cambridge, Boston

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

Subway stations close to Cambridge:

  • Central
  • Harvard Square

Train stations close to Cambridge:

  • Porter

Bus stations close to Cambridge:

  • Massachusetts Ave @ Bow St
  • Quincy St @ Harvard St
  • Mt Auburn St @ Story St

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus, subway and train via 17, DOWNEASTER and RED LINE

To get from Amesbury Town to Cambridge in Boston, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one subway line: take the 17 bus from Nicholas J. Costello Transportation Center station to Washington Square Transit Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the DOWNEASTER train and finally take the RED LINE subway from Charles/Mgh station to Harvard Square station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 18 min.

138min
Bus - 1717
Train - DOWNEASTERDOWNEASTER
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Leaves from Nicholas J. Costello Transportation Center

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Amesbury Town
  • 2
    Bus - 1717
    Wait for bus
    17
    Washington Square Transit Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington Square Transit Center
    ID 8900073
    35 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Haverhill
    390 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Train - DOWNEASTERDOWNEASTER
    Wait for train
    DOWNEASTER
    Boston
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    North Station
    50 min
  • 7
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Charles/Mgh
    0.61 mi • 13 min
  • 8
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 9
    Ride to subway station Harvard Square
    Ride to subway station
    Harvard Square
    15 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Amesbury Town to Cambridge?

    The fastest way takes 165 minutes, using Bus line 17, Bus line HAVERHILL, Bus line RED LINE.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Amesbury Town to Cambridge?

    The alternative route takes 138 minutes, using Bus line 17, Bus line DOWNEASTER, Bus line RED LINE.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line, one train line and one subway line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 45 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Amesbury Town to Cambridge in Boston?

    The 17 bus line goes from Washington Square Transit Center station near Amesbury Town to Washington Square Transit Center station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one subway line till Washington Square Transit Center station near Cambridge in Boston

  • How long does it take to travel from Amesbury Town to Cambridge in Boston by bus, train and subway?

    The total travel time between Amesbury Town and Cambridge in Boston by bus, train and subway is about 2 hr 45 min.

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

    Get on the 17 bus from the Washington Square Transit Center stop near Amesbury Town in Boston.

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

    Get off the bus at the Washington Square Transit Center station, which is closest to Cambridge in Boston.

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