How to get from Downtown Crossing to Cambridge by subway?

From Downtown Crossing to Cambridge by subway

Take one direct subway from Downtown Crossing to Cambridge in Boston: take the RED LINE subway from Park Street station to Harvard Square station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 21 min. The ride fare is $2.40.

21min$2.40
Walk to subway stationSubway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Leaves from Park Street

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Park Street
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 3
    Ride to subway station Harvard Square
    Ride to subway station
    Harvard Square
    18 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Downtown Crossing to Cambridge by bus and subway

To get from Downtown Crossing to Cambridge in Boston, take the GREEN LINE C subway from Park Street station to Hynes Convention Center station. Next, take the 1 bus from Massachusetts Ave @ Newbury St station to Massachusetts Ave Opp Holyoke St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 41 min.

41min
Walk to subway stationSubway - GREEN LINE C
Subway - GREEN LINE C
Bus - 11
Walk to Cambridge
Leaves from Park Street

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Park Street
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Subway - GREEN LINE C
    Wait for subway
    GREEN LINE C
    Cleveland Circle
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Hynes Convention Center
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Massachusetts Ave @ Newbury St
    ID 93
    20 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
    21 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 Downtown Crossing to Cambridge

The distance between Downtown Crossing, Boston and Cambridge, Boston is approximately 3.25 mi, which can typically be travelled in 21 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Downtown Crossing 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 Downtown Crossing

Downtown Crossing is located at Downtown Crossing, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Chauncy St @ Summer St.

Subway stations close to Downtown Crossing:

  • Park Street
  • State Street
  • Government Center

Bus stations close to Downtown Crossing:

  • Chauncy St @ Summer St
  • Downtown Crossing - Franklin St @ Washington St
  • Temple Pl @ Washington St

Public transit stations close to Cambridge, Boston

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

Subway stations close to Cambridge:

  • Union Square
  • Central
  • Harvard Square

Train stations close to Cambridge:

  • Porter

Bus stations close to Cambridge:

  • Mt Auburn St @ Dewolfe St
  • Massachusetts Ave @ Bow St
  • Harvard Sq @ Garden St - Dawes Island

Related Routes

From Downtown Crossing to Cambridge by bus and subway

To get from Downtown Crossing to Cambridge in Boston, take the GREEN LINE C subway from Park Street station to Hynes Convention Center station. Next, take the 1 bus from Massachusetts Ave @ Newbury St station to Massachusetts Ave Opp Holyoke St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 41 min.

41min
Walk to subway stationSubway - GREEN LINE C
Subway - GREEN LINE C
Bus - 11
Walk to Cambridge
Leaves from Park Street

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Park Street
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Subway - GREEN LINE C
    Wait for subway
    GREEN LINE C
    Cleveland Circle
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Hynes Convention Center
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Massachusetts Ave @ Newbury St
    ID 93
    20 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
    21 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 Downtown Crossing to Cambridge?

    The fastest way takes 21 minutes, using Bus line RED LINE.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Downtown Crossing to Cambridge?

    The alternative route takes 41 minutes, using Bus line GREEN LINE C, Bus line 1.

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

    Yes, there is a direct subway going from Downtown Crossing to Cambridge in Boston in 21 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Downtown Crossing to Cambridge in Boston?

    The RED LINE subway line goes from Park Street station near Downtown Crossing to Alewife station near Cambridge in Boston.

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

    The total travel time between Downtown Crossing and Cambridge in Boston by subway is about 21 min.

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

    Get on the RED LINE subway from the Park Street station near Downtown Crossing in Boston.

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

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

  • When is the last subway from Downtown Crossing to Cambridge in Boston?

    The last subway from Downtown Crossing to Cambridge in Boston is the Red Line line. It leaves the Park Street station at 9:10 PM.

  • How much is the subway fare from Downtown Crossing to Cambridge?

    The ride from Downtown Crossing to Cambridge costs $2.40.

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