How to get from Mattapan to Cambridge by subway?

By subway

To get from Mattapan to Cambridge in Boston, take the MATTAPAN TROLLEY subway from Mattapan station to Ashmont / Peabody Sq. station. Next, take the RED LINE subway from Ashmont / Peabody Sq. station to Harvard Square station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 58 min. The ride fare is $2.40.

58min$2.40
Subway - MATTAPAN TROLLEY
Subway - MATTAPAN TROLLEY
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Leaves from Mattapan

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Mattapan
  • 2
    Subway - MATTAPAN TROLLEY
    Wait for subway
    MATTAPAN TROLLEY
    Ashmont
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Ashmont / Peabody Sq.
    9 min
  • 4
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 5
    Ride to subway station Harvard Square
    Ride to subway station
    Harvard Square
    42 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus and subway

To get from Mattapan to Cambridge in Boston, take the 24 bus from Mattapan station to Ashmont / Peabody Sq. station. Next, take the RED LINE subway from Ashmont / Peabody Sq. station to Harvard Square station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 3 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

63min$4.10
Bus - 2424
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Leaves from Mattapan

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Mattapan
  • 2
    Bus - 2424
    Wait for bus
    24
    Ashmont
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ashmont / Peabody Sq.
    14 min
  • 4
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 5
    Ride to subway station Harvard Square
    Ride to subway station
    Harvard Square
    42 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 11.56 mi, which can typically be travelled in 58 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Mattapan 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 Mattapan

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

Subway stations close to Mattapan:

  • Mattapan
  • Capen Street
  • Valley Road

Train stations close to Mattapan:

  • Blue Hill Avenue
  • Morton Street

Bus stations close to Mattapan:

  • Blue Hills Pkwy @ River St
  • River St @ Cummings Hwy
  • River St @ Blue Hill Ave

Public transit stations close to Cambridge, Boston

Cambridge is located at Cambridge, Boston and the nearest public transit station is JFK St @ Eliot St.

Subway stations close to Cambridge:

  • Central
  • Union Square
  • Harvard Square

Train stations close to Cambridge:

  • Porter

Bus stations close to Cambridge:

  • JFK St @ Eliot St
  • Quincy St @ Harvard St
  • 16 Eliot St

Related Routes

By bus and subway

To get from Mattapan to Cambridge in Boston, take the 24 bus from Mattapan station to Ashmont / Peabody Sq. station. Next, take the RED LINE subway from Ashmont / Peabody Sq. station to Harvard Square station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 3 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

63min$4.10
Bus - 2424
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Leaves from Mattapan

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Mattapan
  • 2
    Bus - 2424
    Wait for bus
    24
    Ashmont
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ashmont / Peabody Sq.
    14 min
  • 4
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 5
    Ride to subway station Harvard Square
    Ride to subway station
    Harvard Square
    42 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 58 minutes, using Bus line MATTAPAN TROLLEY, Bus line RED LINE.

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

    The alternative route takes 63 minutes, using Bus line 24, Bus line RED LINE.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 subway lines in total. The total travelling time is 58 min.

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

    The MATTAPAN TROLLEY subway line goes from Ashmont station near Mattapan to Ashmont / Peabody Sq. station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line till Ashmont / Peabody Sq. station near Cambridge in Boston

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

    The total travel time between Mattapan and Cambridge in Boston by subway is about 58 min.

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

    Get on the MATTAPAN TROLLEY subway from the Ashmont station near Mattapan in Boston.

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

    Get off the subway at the Ashmont / Peabody Sq. station, which is closest to Cambridge in Boston.

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

    The ride from Mattapan to Cambridge costs $2.40.

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