How to get from Airport to Cambridge by subway?

From Airport to Cambridge by subway

To get from Airport to Cambridge in Boston, take the BLUE LINE subway from Airport station to State Street station. Next, take the RED LINE subway from Downtown Crossing station to Harvard Square station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 37 min. The ride fare is $4.80.

37min$4.80
Walk to subway stationSubway - BLUE LINE
Subway - BLUE LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Leaves from Airport

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Airport
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Subway - BLUE LINE
    Wait for subway
    BLUE LINE
    Bowdoin
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    State Street
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Downtown Crossing
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 6
    Ride to subway station Harvard Square
    Ride to subway station
    Harvard Square
    12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Airport to Cambridge by bus and subway

To get from Airport to Cambridge in Boston, take the SL3 bus from Airport 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 43 min. The ride fare is $2.40.

43min$2.40
Bus - SL3SL3
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Leaves from Airport

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Airport
  • 2
    Bus - SL3SL3
    Wait for bus
    SL3
    South Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    South Station
    22 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
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Public transit directions from Airport to Cambridge

The distance between Airport, Boston and Cambridge, Boston is approximately 5.46 mi, which can typically be travelled in 37 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Airport to Cambridge by subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in Boston – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Airport

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

Subway stations close to Airport:

  • Airport
  • Maverick
  • Wood Island

Bus stations close to Airport:

  • Blue Line - Mbta
  • Rcc Ez Pass
  • Logan Office Center / Water Transportation Docks

Ferry stations close to Airport:

  • Lewis Mall Wharf
  • Logan Airport Ferry Terminal

Public transit stations close to Cambridge, Boston

Cambridge is located at Cambridge, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Mt Auburn St @ Dewolfe St.

Subway stations close to Cambridge:

  • Babcock Street
  • Union Square
  • Harvard Square

Train stations close to Cambridge:

  • Porter

Bus stations close to Cambridge:

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

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From Airport to Cambridge by bus and subway

To get from Airport to Cambridge in Boston, take the SL3 bus from Airport 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 43 min. The ride fare is $2.40.

43min$2.40
Bus - SL3SL3
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Leaves from Airport

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Airport
  • 2
    Bus - SL3SL3
    Wait for bus
    SL3
    South Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    South Station
    22 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

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 37 minutes, using Subway line BLUE LINE, Subway line RED LINE.

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

    The alternative route takes 43 minutes, using Bus line SL3, Subway line RED LINE.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 subway lines in total. The total travelling time is 37 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Airport to Cambridge in Boston?

    The BLUE LINE subway line goes from Airport station near Airport to Bowdoin station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line till Bowdoin station near Cambridge in Boston

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

    The total travel time between Airport and Cambridge in Boston by subway is about 37 min.

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

    Get on the BLUE LINE subway from the Airport station near Airport in Boston.

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

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

  • How much is the subway fare from Airport to Cambridge?

    The ride from Airport to Cambridge costs $4.80.

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