How to get from North Station to Cambridge by subway?

From North Station to Cambridge by subway

To get from North Station to Cambridge in Boston, take the ORANGE LINE subway from North Station station to Downtown Crossing station. Next, take the RED LINE subway from Downtown Crossing station to Harvard Square station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 28 min. The ride fare is $2.40.

28min$2.40
Walk to subway stationSubway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Leaves from North Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    North Station
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Forest Hills
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Downtown Crossing
    4 min
  • 4
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 5
    Ride to subway station Harvard Square
    Ride to subway station
    Harvard Square
    12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From North Station to Cambridge by bus and subway

To get from North Station to Cambridge in Boston, take the EZRIDE bus from North Station station to Ames St @ Main St station. Next, take the RED LINE subway from Kendall/MIT station to Harvard Square station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 31 min. The ride fare is $2.40.

31min$2.40
Walk to bus station
Bus - EZRIDEEZRIDE
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Leaves from North Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    North Station
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - EZRIDEEZRIDE
    Wait for bus
    EZRIDE
    Outbound To Erie St From North Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ames St @ Main St
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Kendall/MIT
    250 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 6
    Ride to subway station Harvard Square
    Ride to subway station
    Harvard Square
    6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from North Station to Cambridge

The distance between North Station, Boston and Cambridge, Boston is approximately 4.3 mi, which can typically be travelled in 28 min. Moovit will show you the directions from North Station 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 North Station

North Station is located at North Station, Boston and the nearest public transit station is North Station - Nashua St @ Red Auerbach Way.

Subway stations close to North Station:

  • North Station
  • Haymarket
  • Science Park / West End

Bus stations close to North Station:

  • North Station - Nashua St @ Red Auerbach Way
  • North Station - Haverhill St @ Causeway St
  • Causeway St @ North Station

Ferry stations close to North Station:

  • North Station (Lovejoy Wharf)

Public transit stations close to Cambridge, Boston

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

Subway stations close to Cambridge:

  • Harvard Square
  • Central
  • Union Square

Train stations close to Cambridge:

  • Porter

Bus stations close to Cambridge:

  • Harvard
  • JFK St @ Eliot St
  • Massachusetts Ave Opp Holyoke St

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From North Station to Cambridge by bus and subway

To get from North Station to Cambridge in Boston, take the EZRIDE bus from North Station station to Ames St @ Main St station. Next, take the RED LINE subway from Kendall/MIT station to Harvard Square station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 31 min. The ride fare is $2.40.

31min$2.40
Walk to bus station
Bus - EZRIDEEZRIDE
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Leaves from North Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    North Station
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - EZRIDEEZRIDE
    Wait for bus
    EZRIDE
    Outbound To Erie St From North Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ames St @ Main St
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Kendall/MIT
    250 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 6
    Ride to subway station Harvard Square
    Ride to subway station
    Harvard Square
    6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from North Station to Cambridge?

    The fastest way takes 28 minutes, using Subway line ORANGE LINE, Subway line RED LINE.

  • What is the alternative route to get from North Station to Cambridge?

    The alternative route takes 31 minutes, using Bus line EZRIDE, Subway line RED LINE.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 subway lines in total. The total travelling time is 28 min.

  • Which subway line goes from North Station to Cambridge in Boston?

    The ORANGE LINE subway line goes from North Station station near North Station to Forest Hills station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line till Forest Hills station near Cambridge in Boston

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

    The total travel time between North Station and Cambridge in Boston by subway is about 28 min.

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

    Get on the ORANGE LINE subway from the North Station station near North Station in Boston.

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

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

  • When is the last subway from North Station to Cambridge in Boston?

    The last subway from North Station to Cambridge in Boston is the Green Line D line. It leaves the North Station station at 9:23 PM.

  • How much is the subway fare from North Station to Cambridge?

    The ride from North Station to Cambridge costs $2.40.

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