How to get from Airport to Cambridge by subway?

From Airport to Cambridge by subway

To get from Airport to Cambridge in Boston, you’ll need to take 3 subway lines: take the BLUE LINE subway from Airport station to State Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ORANGE LINE subway and finally take the RED LINE subway from Downtown Crossing station to Harvard Square station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 29 min. The ride fare is $2.40. The subway schedule from Airport may change. We recommend you check the updated subway schedule to Cambridge on the Moovit app.

29min$2.40
Walk to subway station
Subway - BLUE LINE
Subway - ORANGE 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
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Forest Hills
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Downtown Crossing
    1 min
  • 6
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 7
    Ride to subway station Harvard Square
    Ride to subway station
    Harvard Square
    13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Airport to Cambridge by subway via BLUE LINE, GREEN LINE B and RED LINE

To get from Airport to Cambridge in Boston, you’ll need to take 3 subway lines: take the BLUE LINE subway from Airport station to Government Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREEN LINE B subway and finally take the RED LINE subway from Park Street station to Harvard Square station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 33 min. The ride fare is $2.40. The subway schedule from Airport may change. We recommend you check the updated subway schedule to Cambridge on the Moovit app.

33min$2.40
Walk to subway station
Subway - BLUE LINE
Subway - GREEN LINE B
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
    Government Center
    8 min
  • 4
    Subway - GREEN LINE B
    Wait for subway
    GREEN LINE B
    Boston College
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Park Street
    2 min
  • 6
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 7
    Ride to subway station Harvard Square
    Ride to subway station
    Harvard Square
    11 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 5.66 mi, which can typically be travelled in 29 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.

Subway schedule from Airport to Cambridge

To check the subway schedule from Airport to Cambridge using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Airport) 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.

Related Routes

Alternative route from Airport to Cambridge by subway via BLUE LINE, GREEN LINE B and RED LINE

To get from Airport to Cambridge in Boston, you’ll need to take 3 subway lines: take the BLUE LINE subway from Airport station to Government Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREEN LINE B subway and finally take the RED LINE subway from Park Street station to Harvard Square station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 33 min. The ride fare is $2.40. The subway schedule from Airport may change. We recommend you check the updated subway schedule to Cambridge on the Moovit app.

33min$2.40
Walk to subway station
Subway - BLUE LINE
Subway - GREEN LINE B
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
    Government Center
    8 min
  • 4
    Subway - GREEN LINE B
    Wait for subway
    GREEN LINE B
    Boston College
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Park Street
    2 min
  • 6
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 7
    Ride to subway station Harvard Square
    Ride to subway station
    Harvard Square
    11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 29 minutes, using Subway line BLUE LINE, Subway line ORANGE LINE, Subway line RED LINE.

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

    The alternative route takes 33 minutes, using Subway line BLUE LINE, Subway line GREEN LINE B, Subway line RED LINE.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 3 subway lines in total. The total travelling time is 29 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 29 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 $2.40.

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