How to get from Mattapan to Cambridge by bus and subway?

From Mattapan to Cambridge by bus and subway

To get from Mattapan to Cambridge in Boston, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 subway lines: take the 31 bus from Mattapan station to Forest Hills 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 1 hr 1 min. The ride fare is $4.10. The bus and subway schedule from Mattapan may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Cambridge on the Moovit app.

61min$4.10
Bus - 3131
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Leaves from Mattapan

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Mattapan
  • 2
    Bus - 3131
    Wait for bus
    31
    Forest Hills
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Forest Hills
    18 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Forest Hills
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Oak Grove
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Downtown Crossing
    16 min
  • 7
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 8
    Ride to subway station Harvard Square
    Ride to subway station
    Harvard Square
    13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Mattapan to Cambridge by bus and subway via 30, ORANGE LINE and RED LINE

To get from Mattapan to Cambridge in Boston, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 subway lines: take the 30 bus from Mattapan station to Forest Hills 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 1 hr 6 min. The ride fare is $4.10. The bus and subway schedule from Mattapan may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Cambridge on the Moovit app.

66min$4.10
Bus - 3030
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Leaves from Mattapan

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Mattapan
  • 2
    Bus - 3030
    Wait for bus
    30
    Forest Hills
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Forest Hills
    23 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Forest Hills
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Oak Grove
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Downtown Crossing
    16 min
  • 7
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 8
    Ride to subway station Harvard Square
    Ride to subway station
    Harvard Square
    13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Mattapan to Cambridge

The distance between Mattapan, Boston and Cambridge, Boston is approximately 11.55 mi, which can typically be travelled in 61 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Mattapan to Cambridge by bus and subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in Boston – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Subway schedule from Mattapan to Cambridge

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

Related Routes

Alternative route from Mattapan to Cambridge by bus and subway via 30, ORANGE LINE and RED LINE

To get from Mattapan to Cambridge in Boston, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 subway lines: take the 30 bus from Mattapan station to Forest Hills 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 1 hr 6 min. The ride fare is $4.10. The bus and subway schedule from Mattapan may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Cambridge on the Moovit app.

66min$4.10
Bus - 3030
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Leaves from Mattapan

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Mattapan
  • 2
    Bus - 3030
    Wait for bus
    30
    Forest Hills
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Forest Hills
    23 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Forest Hills
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Oak Grove
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Downtown Crossing
    16 min
  • 7
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 8
    Ride to subway station Harvard Square
    Ride to subway station
    Harvard Square
    13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 61 minutes, using Bus line 31, Subway line ORANGE LINE, Subway line RED LINE.

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

    The alternative route takes 66 minutes, using Bus line 30, Subway line ORANGE LINE, Subway line RED LINE.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 subway lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 1 min.

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

    The 31 bus line goes from Forest Hills station near Mattapan to Forest Hills station. From there you’ll have to take 2 subway lines till Forest Hills station near Cambridge in Boston.

  • How long does it take to travel from Mattapan to Cambridge in Boston by bus and subway?

    The total travel time between Mattapan and Cambridge in Boston by bus and subway is about 1 hr 1 min.

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

    Get on the 31 bus from the Forest Hills stop near Mattapan in Boston.

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

    Get off the bus at the Forest Hills station, which is closest to Cambridge in Boston.

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

    The ride from Mattapan to Cambridge costs $4.10.

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