How to get from South Station to Cambridge by subway?
From South Station to Cambridge by subway
Take one direct subway from South Station to Cambridge in Boston: take the RED LINE subway from South Station station to Harvard Square station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 17 min. The ride fare is $2.40. The subway schedule from South Station may change. We recommend you check the updated subway schedule to Cambridge on the Moovit app.
Step by Step
- 1Start from subway stationSouth Station
- 2Wait for subwayRED LINEAlewife
- 3Ride to subway stationHarvard Square15 min
From South Station to Cambridge by bus, subway and train
To get from South Station to Cambridge in Boston, you’ll need to take one train line, one subway line and one bus line: take the PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON train from South Station station to Back Bay - South End station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ORANGE LINE subway and finally take the 1 bus from Massachusetts Ave @ Massachusetts Ave Station station to Massachusetts Ave Opp Holyoke St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 43 min. The ride fare is $6.50. The subway schedule from South Station may change. We recommend you check the updated subway schedule to Cambridge on the Moovit app.
Step by Step
- 1Start from train stationSouth Station
- 2Wait for trainPROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON#923 | Stoughton
- 3Ride to train stationBack Bay - South End5 min
- 4Wait for subwayORANGE LINEForest Hills
- 5Ride to subway stationMassachusetts Ave.2 min
- 6Walk to bus stationMassachusetts Ave @ Massachusetts Ave StationID 18810 yd • 1 min
- 7Wait for bus1Harvard
- 8Ride to bus stationMassachusetts Ave Opp Holyoke StID 11025 min
- 9Walk toCambridge110 yd • 2 min
Public transit directions from South Station to Cambridge
Subway schedule from South Station to Cambridge
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From South Station to Cambridge by bus, subway and train
To get from South Station to Cambridge in Boston, you’ll need to take one train line, one subway line and one bus line: take the PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON train from South Station station to Back Bay - South End station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ORANGE LINE subway and finally take the 1 bus from Massachusetts Ave @ Massachusetts Ave Station station to Massachusetts Ave Opp Holyoke St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 43 min. The ride fare is $6.50. The subway schedule from South Station may change. We recommend you check the updated subway schedule to Cambridge on the Moovit app.
Step by Step
- 1Start from train stationSouth Station
- 2Wait for trainPROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON#923 | Stoughton
- 3Ride to train stationBack Bay - South End5 min
- 4Wait for subwayORANGE LINEForest Hills
- 5Ride to subway stationMassachusetts Ave.2 min
- 6Walk to bus stationMassachusetts Ave @ Massachusetts Ave StationID 18810 yd • 1 min
- 7Wait for bus1Harvard
- 8Ride to bus stationMassachusetts Ave Opp Holyoke StID 11025 min
- 9Walk toCambridge110 yd • 2 min
Questions & Answers
What is the fastest way to get from South Station to Cambridge?
The fastest way takes 17 minutes, using Subway line RED LINE.
What is the alternative route to get from South Station to Cambridge?
The alternative route takes 43 minutes, using Train line PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON, Subway line ORANGE LINE, Bus line 1.
Is there a direct subway between South Station and Cambridge in Boston?
Yes, there is a direct subway going from South Station to Cambridge in Boston in 17 min.
Which subway line goes from South Station to Cambridge in Boston?
The RED LINE subway line goes from Alewife station near South Station to Harvard Square station near Cambridge in Boston.
How long does it take to travel from South Station to Cambridge in Boston by subway?
The total travel time between South Station and Cambridge in Boston by subway is about 17 min.
Where do I get on the subway near South Station to get to Cambridge in Boston?
Get on the RED LINE subway from the Alewife station near South Station in Boston.
Where do I get off the subway when travelling between South Station and Cambridge in Boston?
Get off the subway at the Harvard Square station, which is closest to Cambridge in Boston.
When is the first subway from South Station to Cambridge in Boston?
The first subway from South Station to Cambridge in Boston is Red Line. It leaves the South Station station at 8:02 PM.
When is the first train from South Station to Cambridge in Boston?
The first train from South Station to Cambridge in Boston is Framingham/Worcester. It leaves the South Station station at 12:45 AM.
How much is the subway fare from South Station to Cambridge?
The ride from South Station to Cambridge costs $2.40.
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