How to get from Faneuil Hall to Cambridge by subway?

From Faneuil Hall to Cambridge by subway

To get from Faneuil Hall to Cambridge in Boston, take the ORANGE LINE subway from State Street station to Downtown Crossing station. Next, take the RED LINE subway from Downtown Crossing station to Harvard Square station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 25 min. The ride fare is $2.40. The subway schedule from Faneuil Hall may change. We recommend you check the updated subway schedule to Cambridge on the Moovit app.

25min$2.40
Walk to subway station
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Walk to Cambridge
Leaves from State Street

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    State Street
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Forest Hills
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Downtown Crossing
    2 min
  • 4
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Harvard Square
    12 min
  • 6
    Walk to Cambridge
    Walk to
    Cambridge
    10 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Faneuil Hall to Cambridge

The distance between Faneuil Hall, Boston and Cambridge, Boston is approximately 3.94 mi, which can typically be travelled in 25 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Faneuil Hall to Cambridge by subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in Boston – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Subway schedule from Faneuil Hall to Cambridge

To check the subway schedule from Faneuil Hall to Cambridge using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Faneuil Hall) and destination (Cambridge), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available subway routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each subway, 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 subway schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Faneuil Hall to Cambridge?

    The fastest way takes 25 minutes, using Subway line ORANGE LINE, Subway line RED LINE.

  • Is there a direct subway between Faneuil Hall and Cambridge in Boston?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 subway lines in total. The total travelling time is 25 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Faneuil Hall to Cambridge in Boston?

    The ORANGE LINE subway line goes from State Street station near Faneuil Hall to Downtown Crossing station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line till Downtown Crossing station near Cambridge in Boston.

  • How long does it take to travel from Faneuil Hall to Cambridge in Boston by subway?

    The total travel time between Faneuil Hall and Cambridge in Boston by subway is about 25 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Faneuil Hall to get to Cambridge in Boston?

    Get on the ORANGE LINE subway from the State Street station near Faneuil Hall in Boston.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between Faneuil Hall and Cambridge in Boston?

    Get off the subway at the Downtown Crossing station, which is closest to Cambridge in Boston.

  • When is the first subway from Faneuil Hall to Cambridge in Boston?

    The first subway from Faneuil Hall to Cambridge in Boston is Red Line. It leaves the Downtown Crossing station at 1:31 AM.

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

    The first train from Faneuil Hall to Cambridge in Boston is Framingham/Worcester. It leaves the South Station at 12:45 AM.

  • How much is the subway fare from Faneuil Hall to Cambridge?

    The ride from Faneuil Hall to Cambridge costs $2.40.

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