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How to get from Central to Cambridge by subway?

From Central to Cambridge by subway

Take one direct subway from Central to Cambridge in Boston: take the RED LINE subway from Central station to Harvard Square station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 8 min. The ride fare is $2.40.

8min$2.40
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Leaves from Central

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Central
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 3
    Ride to subway station Harvard Square
    Ride to subway station
    Harvard Square
    7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Central to Cambridge by bus

Take one direct bus from Central to Cambridge in Boston: take the 1 bus from Massachusetts Ave @ Prospect St station to Massachusetts Ave Opp Holyoke St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 14 min. The ride fare is $1.70.

14min$1.70
Bus - 11
Walk to Cambridge
Leaves from Massachusetts Ave @ Prospect St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Central
  • 2
    Bus - 11
    Wait for bus
    1
    Harvard
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Massachusetts Ave Opp Holyoke St
    ID 110
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to Cambridge
    Walk to
    Cambridge
    110 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Central to Cambridge

The distance between Central, Boston and Cambridge, Boston is approximately 1 mi, which can typically be travelled in 8 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Central 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 Central

Central is located at Central, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Massachusetts Ave @ Prospect St.

Subway stations close to Central:

  • Boston Univ. East
  • Boston Univ. Central
  • Union Square

Bus stations close to Central:

  • Massachusetts Ave @ Prospect St
  • Massachusetts Ave @ Pearl St
  • Magazine St @ Green St

Public transit stations close to Cambridge, Boston

Cambridge is located at Cambridge, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Mt Auburn St @ Story St.

Subway stations close to Cambridge:

  • Harvard Square
  • Central
  • Union Square

Train stations close to Cambridge:

  • Porter

Bus stations close to Cambridge:

  • Mt Auburn St @ Story St
  • Mt Auburn St @ Dewolfe St
  • Massachusetts Ave Opp Holyoke St

From Central to Cambridge by bus

Take one direct bus from Central to Cambridge in Boston: take the 1 bus from Massachusetts Ave @ Prospect St station to Massachusetts Ave Opp Holyoke St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 14 min. The ride fare is $1.70.

14min$1.70
Bus - 11
Walk to Cambridge
Leaves from Massachusetts Ave @ Prospect St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Central
  • 2
    Bus - 11
    Wait for bus
    1
    Harvard
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Massachusetts Ave Opp Holyoke St
    ID 110
    11 min
  • 4
    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 Central to Cambridge?

    The fastest way takes 8 minutes, using Bus line RED LINE.

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

    The alternative route takes 14 minutes, using Bus line 1.

  • Is there a direct subway between Central and Cambridge?

    Yes, there’s a direct subway going from Central in Cambridge to Cambridge in Boston in 8 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Central to Cambridge?

    The RED LINE subway line goes from Alewife station near Central in Cambridge to Harvard Square station near Cambridge in Boston.

  • How long does it take to travel from Central to Cambridge by subway?

    The total travel time between Central in Cambridge and Cambridge in Boston by subway is about 8 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Central to get to Cambridge?

    Get on the RED LINE subway from the Alewife station near Central in Cambridge.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between Central and Cambridge?

    Get off the subway at the Harvard Square station, which is closest to Cambridge in Boston.

  • When is the first subway from Central to Cambridge?

    The first subway from Central in Cambridge to Cambridge in Boston is Red Line. It leaves the Central station at 8:01 PM.

  • When is the first bus from Central to Cambridge?

    The first bus from Central in Cambridge to Cambridge in Boston is Nubian - Harvard. It leaves the Massachusetts Ave @ Prospect St stop at 4:02 AM.

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

    The ride from Central to Cambridge costs $2.40.

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