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How to get from Forest Hills to Cambridge by subway?

From Forest Hills to Cambridge by subway

To get from Forest Hills to Cambridge in Boston, take the ORANGE LINE subway from Forest Hills 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 52 min. The ride fare is $2.40.

52min$2.40
Walk to subway stationSubway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Leaves from Forest Hills
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Forest Hills
    80 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Oak Grove
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Downtown Crossing
    20 min
  • 4
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 5
    Ride to subway station Harvard Square
    Ride to subway station
    Harvard Square
    20 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Forest Hills to Cambridge by bus and subway

To get from Forest Hills to Cambridge in Boston, take the ORANGE LINE subway from Forest Hills station to Massachusetts Ave. station. Next, take the 1 bus from Massachusetts Ave @ Massachusetts Ave Station station to Massachusetts Ave Opp Holyoke St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 50 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

50min$4.10
Walk to subway stationSubway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Bus - 11
Walk to Cambridge
Leaves from Forest Hills
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Forest Hills
    80 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Oak Grove
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Massachusetts Ave.
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Massachusetts Ave @ Massachusetts Ave Station
    ID 188
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 11
    Wait for bus
    1
    Harvard
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Massachusetts Ave Opp Holyoke St
    ID 110
    26 min
  • 7
    Walk to Cambridge
    Walk to
    Cambridge
    110 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Forest Hills to Cambridge
The distance between Forest Hills, Boston and Cambridge, Boston is approximately 8.37 mi, which can typically be travelled in 52 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Forest Hills 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 Forest Hills

Forest Hills is located at Forest Hills, Boston and the nearest public transit station is South St @ Spalding St.

Subway stations close to Forest Hills:

  • Green Street
  • Forest Hills

Train stations close to Forest Hills:

  • Forest Hills
  • Roslindale Village

Bus stations close to Forest Hills:

  • South St @ Spalding St
  • Washington St @ Arborway Garage
  • Arborway Opp Courthouse
Public transit stations close to Cambridge, Boston

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

Subway stations close to Cambridge:

  • Harvard Square
  • Central
  • Union Square

Train stations close to Cambridge:

  • Porter

Bus stations close to Cambridge:

  • Harvard
  • JFK St @ Eliot St
  • Massachusetts Ave Opp Holyoke St

From Forest Hills to Cambridge by bus and subway

To get from Forest Hills to Cambridge in Boston, take the ORANGE LINE subway from Forest Hills station to Massachusetts Ave. station. Next, take the 1 bus from Massachusetts Ave @ Massachusetts Ave Station station to Massachusetts Ave Opp Holyoke St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 50 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

50min$4.10
Walk to subway stationSubway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Bus - 11
Walk to Cambridge
Leaves from Forest Hills
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Forest Hills
    80 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Oak Grove
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Massachusetts Ave.
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Massachusetts Ave @ Massachusetts Ave Station
    ID 188
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 11
    Wait for bus
    1
    Harvard
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Massachusetts Ave Opp Holyoke St
    ID 110
    26 min
  • 7
    Walk to Cambridge
    Walk to
    Cambridge
    110 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers
  • What is the fastest way to get from Forest Hills to Cambridge?

    The fastest way takes 52 minutes, using Bus line ORANGE LINE, Bus line RED LINE.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Forest Hills to Cambridge?

    The alternative route takes 50 minutes, using Bus line ORANGE LINE, Bus line 1.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 subway lines in total. The total travelling time is 52 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Forest Hills to Cambridge in Boston?

    The ORANGE LINE subway line goes from Forest Hills station near Forest Hills to Oak Grove station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line till Oak Grove station near Cambridge in Boston

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

    The total travel time between Forest Hills and Cambridge in Boston by subway is about 52 min.

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

    Get on the ORANGE LINE subway from the Forest Hills station near Forest Hills in Boston.

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

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

  • How much is the subway fare from Forest Hills to Cambridge?

    The ride from Forest Hills to Cambridge costs $2.40.

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