How to get from Sullivan Square to Cambridge by bus?

By bus

Take one direct bus from Sullivan Square to Cambridge in Boston: take the 86 bus from Sullivan Square station to Harvard Sq @ Garden St - Dawes Island station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 22 min. The ride fare is $1.70.

22min$1.70
Bus - 8686
Walk to Cambridge
Leaves from Sullivan Square

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Sullivan Square
  • 2
    Bus - 8686
    Wait for bus
    86
    Reservoir
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Harvard Sq @ Garden St - Dawes Island
    ID 22549
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to Cambridge
    Walk to
    Cambridge
    140 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus via CT2 and 69

To get from Sullivan Square to Cambridge in Boston, take the CT2 bus from Sullivan Square station to Cambridge St @ Columbia St station. Next, take the 69 bus from Cambridge St @ Windsor St station to Massachusetts Ave Opp Holyoke St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 33 min. The ride fare is $3.40.

33min$3.40
Bus - CT2CT2
Bus - 6969
Walk to Cambridge
Leaves from Sullivan Square

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Sullivan Square
  • 2
    Bus - CT2CT2
    Wait for bus
    CT2
    Ruggles (Limited Stops)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cambridge St @ Columbia St
    ID 11408
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Cambridge St @ Windsor St
    ID 1422
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 6969
    Wait for bus
    69
    Harvard
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Massachusetts Ave Opp Holyoke St
    ID 110
    14 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 Sullivan Square to Cambridge

The distance between Sullivan Square, Boston and Cambridge, Boston is approximately 2.63 mi, which can typically be travelled in 22 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Sullivan Square to Cambridge by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Boston – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Sullivan Square

Sullivan Square is located at Sullivan Square, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Cambridge St @ Brighton St.

Subway stations close to Sullivan Square:

  • East Somerville Station
  • Lechmere
  • Community Collge

Bus stations close to Sullivan Square:

  • Cambridge St @ Brighton St
  • Broadway @ Mt Vernon St
  • Cambridge St @ Carter St

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
  • 16 Eliot St
  • Eliot St @ Bennett St

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus via CT2 and 69

To get from Sullivan Square to Cambridge in Boston, take the CT2 bus from Sullivan Square station to Cambridge St @ Columbia St station. Next, take the 69 bus from Cambridge St @ Windsor St station to Massachusetts Ave Opp Holyoke St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 33 min. The ride fare is $3.40.

33min$3.40
Bus - CT2CT2
Bus - 6969
Walk to Cambridge
Leaves from Sullivan Square

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Sullivan Square
  • 2
    Bus - CT2CT2
    Wait for bus
    CT2
    Ruggles (Limited Stops)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cambridge St @ Columbia St
    ID 11408
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Cambridge St @ Windsor St
    ID 1422
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 6969
    Wait for bus
    69
    Harvard
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Massachusetts Ave Opp Holyoke St
    ID 110
    14 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 Sullivan Square to Cambridge?

    The fastest way takes 22 minutes, using Bus line 86.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Sullivan Square to Cambridge?

    The alternative route takes 33 minutes, using Bus line CT2, Bus line 69.

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

    Yes, there is a direct bus going from Sullivan Square to Cambridge in Boston in 22 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Sullivan Square to Cambridge in Boston?

    The 86 bus line goes from Reservoir station near Sullivan Square to Harvard Sq @ Garden St - Dawes Island station near Cambridge in Boston.

  • How long does it take to travel from Sullivan Square to Cambridge in Boston by bus?

    The total travel time between Sullivan Square and Cambridge in Boston by bus is about 22 min.

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

    Get on the 86 bus from the Reservoir stop near Sullivan Square in Boston.

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

    Get off the bus at the Harvard Sq @ Garden St - Dawes Island stop, which is closest to Cambridge in Boston.

  • When is the last bus from Sullivan Square to Cambridge in Boston?

    The last bus from Sullivan Square to Cambridge in Boston is the Reservoir - Sullivan line. It leaves the Sullivan Square stop at 7:20 PM.

  • How much is the bus fare from Sullivan Square to Cambridge?

    The ride from Sullivan Square to Cambridge costs $1.70.

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