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

From Framingham to Cambridge by subway and train

To get from Framingham to Cambridge in Boston, take the FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER train from West Natick station to South Station station. Next, take the RED LINE subway from South Station station to Harvard Square station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 24 min. The ride fare is $11.15.

84min$11.15
Walk to train station
Train - FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER
Subway - RED LINE
Leaves from West Natick

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    West Natick
    0.56 mi • 12 min
  • 2
    Train - FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTERFRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER
    Wait for train
    FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER
    #1522 | South Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    South Station
    51 min
  • 4
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 5
    Ride to subway station Harvard Square
    Ride to subway station
    Harvard Square
    14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Framingham to Cambridge by bus and train

To get from Framingham to Cambridge in Boston, take the FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER train from West Natick station to Boston Landing station. Next, take the 86 bus from Western Ave @ Everett St station to Harvard station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 13 min. The ride fare is $10.45.

73min$10.45
Walk to train station
Train - FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER
Bus - 8686
Leaves from West Natick

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    West Natick
    0.56 mi • 12 min
  • 2
    Train - FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTERFRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER
    Wait for train
    FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER
    #1522 | South Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Boston Landing
    33 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Western Ave @ Everett St
    ID 1049
    850 yd • 10 min
  • 5
    Bus - 8686
    Wait for bus
    86
    Harvard
  • 6
    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 Framingham to Cambridge

The distance between Framingham, Boston and Cambridge, Boston is approximately 24.32 mi, which can typically be travelled in 84 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Framingham to Cambridge by subway and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Boston – you will always have plenty of easy options.

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From Framingham to Cambridge by bus and train

To get from Framingham to Cambridge in Boston, take the FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER train from West Natick station to Boston Landing station. Next, take the 86 bus from Western Ave @ Everett St station to Harvard station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 13 min. The ride fare is $10.45.

73min$10.45
Walk to train station
Train - FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER
Bus - 8686
Leaves from West Natick

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    West Natick
    0.56 mi • 12 min
  • 2
    Train - FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTERFRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER
    Wait for train
    FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER
    #1522 | South Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Boston Landing
    33 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Western Ave @ Everett St
    ID 1049
    850 yd • 10 min
  • 5
    Bus - 8686
    Wait for bus
    86
    Harvard
  • 6
    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 Framingham to Cambridge?

    The fastest way takes 84 minutes, using Train line FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER, Subway line RED LINE.

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

    The alternative route takes 73 minutes, using Train line FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER, Bus line 86.

  • Is there a direct train between Framingham and Cambridge in Boston?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one subway line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 24 min.

  • Which train line goes from Framingham to Cambridge in Boston?

    The FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER train line goes from West Natick station near Framingham to #1522 | South Station station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line till #1522 | South Station station near Cambridge in Boston.

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

    The total travel time between Framingham and Cambridge in Boston by train and subway is about 1 hr 24 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Framingham to get to Cambridge in Boston?

    Get on the FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER train from the West Natick station near Framingham in Boston.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Framingham and Cambridge in Boston?

    Get off the train at the #1522 | South Station station, which is closest to Cambridge in Boston.

  • When is the first train from Framingham to Cambridge in Boston?

    The first train from Framingham to Cambridge in Boston is Framingham/Worcester. It leaves the West Natick station at 1:00 AM.

  • How much is the train fare from Framingham to Cambridge?

    The ride from Framingham to Cambridge costs $11.15.

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