How to get from Nahant to Cambridge by bus?

From Nahant to Cambridge by bus

To get from Nahant to Cambridge in Boston, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 439 bus from Castle Rd @ Harborview Rd station to Market Street @ Lynn Commuter Rail station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 426 bus and finally take the 109 bus from Lynn St @ Beach St, Berth A station to Harvard Sq @ Garden St - Dawes Island station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 7 min. The ride fare is $7.65. The bus schedule from Nahant may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Cambridge on the Moovit app.

127min$7.65
Walk to bus station
Bus - 439439
Bus - 426426
Bus - 109109
Walk to Cambridge
Leaves from Castle Rd @ Harborview Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Castle Rd @ Harborview Rd
    ID 6614
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 439439
    Wait for bus
    439
    Central Square
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Market Street @ Lynn Commuter Rail
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Market St @ Commuter Rail
    ID 16653
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 426426
    Wait for bus
    426
    Wonderland Via Cliftondale
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lynn St @ Beach St, Berth C
    ID 74121
    27 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lynn St @ Beach St, Berth A
    ID 7412
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 109109
    Wait for bus
    109
    Harvard Via Sullivan
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Harvard Sq @ Garden St - Dawes Island
    ID 22549
    59 min
  • 10
    Walk to Cambridge
    Walk to
    Cambridge
    140 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Nahant to Cambridge by bus, subway and train

To get from Nahant to Cambridge in Boston, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one subway line: take the 439 bus from Castle Rd @ Harborview Rd station to Market Street @ Lynn Commuter Rail station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT 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 1 hr 48 min. The ride fare is $11.10. The bus schedule from Nahant may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Cambridge on the Moovit app.

108min$11.10
Walk to bus station
Bus - 439439
Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Leaves from Castle Rd @ Harborview Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Castle Rd @ Harborview Rd
    ID 6614
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 439439
    Wait for bus
    439
    Central Square
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Market Street @ Lynn Commuter Rail
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Lynn Interim
    880 yd • 11 min
  • 5
    Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORTNEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
    Wait for train
    NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
    #102 | North Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    North Station
    29 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
    9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Nahant to Cambridge

The distance between Nahant, Boston and Cambridge, Boston is approximately 18.48 mi, which can typically be travelled in 127 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Nahant to Cambridge by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Boston – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus schedule from Nahant to Cambridge

To check the bus schedule from Nahant to Cambridge using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Nahant) and destination (Cambridge), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus schedules.

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From Nahant to Cambridge by bus, subway and train

To get from Nahant to Cambridge in Boston, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one subway line: take the 439 bus from Castle Rd @ Harborview Rd station to Market Street @ Lynn Commuter Rail station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT 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 1 hr 48 min. The ride fare is $11.10. The bus schedule from Nahant may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Cambridge on the Moovit app.

108min$11.10
Walk to bus station
Bus - 439439
Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Leaves from Castle Rd @ Harborview Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Castle Rd @ Harborview Rd
    ID 6614
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 439439
    Wait for bus
    439
    Central Square
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Market Street @ Lynn Commuter Rail
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Lynn Interim
    880 yd • 11 min
  • 5
    Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORTNEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
    Wait for train
    NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
    #102 | North Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    North Station
    29 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
    9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 127 minutes, using Bus line 439, Bus line 426, Bus line 109.

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

    The alternative route takes 108 minutes, using Bus line 439, Train line NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT, Subway line RED LINE.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 7 min.

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

    The 439 bus line goes from Castle Rd @ Harborview Rd station near Nahant to Central Square station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Central Square station near Cambridge in Boston.

  • How long does it take to travel from Nahant to Cambridge in Boston by bus?

    The total travel time between Nahant and Cambridge in Boston by bus is about 2 hr 7 min.

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

    Get on the 439 bus from the Castle Rd @ Harborview Rd stop near Nahant in Boston.

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

    Get off the bus at the Central Square stop, which is closest to Cambridge in Boston.

  • How much is the bus fare from Nahant to Cambridge?

    The ride from Nahant to Cambridge costs $7.65.

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