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 19 min. The ride fare is $2.40.

19min$2.40
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Leaves from South Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    South Station
  • 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 South Station to Cambridge by bus and subway

To get from South Station to Cambridge in Boston, take the ORANGE LINE subway from Chinatown station to Sullivan Square station. Next, 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 48 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

48min$4.10
Walk to subway stationSubway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Bus - 8686
Walk to Cambridge
Leaves from Chinatown

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Chinatown
    630 yd • 8 min
  • 2
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Oak Grove
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Sullivan Square
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sullivan Square
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 8686
    Wait for bus
    86
    Reservoir
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Harvard Sq @ Garden St - Dawes Island
    ID 22549
    18 min
  • 7
    Walk to Cambridge
    Walk to
    Cambridge
    130 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from South Station to Cambridge

The distance between South Station, Boston and Cambridge, Boston is approximately 3.7 mi, which can typically be travelled in 19 min. Moovit will show you the directions from South 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 South Station

South Station is located at South Station, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Essex St @ Atlantic Ave.

Subway stations close to South Station:

  • Chinatown
  • Downtown Crossing
  • Tufts Medical Center

Bus stations close to South Station:

  • Essex St @ Atlantic Ave
  • Federal St @ Matthews St
  • Boston (South Station)

Ferry stations close to South Station:

  • Rowes Wharf

Public transit stations close to Cambridge, Boston

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

Subway stations close to Cambridge:

  • Union Square
  • Central
  • Harvard Square

Train stations close to Cambridge:

  • Porter

Bus stations close to Cambridge:

  • Quincy St @ Harvard St
  • Harvard - Massachusetts Ave Opp Linden St
  • Mt Auburn St @ Dewolfe St

Related Routes

From South Station to Cambridge by bus and subway

To get from South Station to Cambridge in Boston, take the ORANGE LINE subway from Chinatown station to Sullivan Square station. Next, 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 48 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

48min$4.10
Walk to subway stationSubway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Bus - 8686
Walk to Cambridge
Leaves from Chinatown

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Chinatown
    630 yd • 8 min
  • 2
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Oak Grove
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Sullivan Square
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sullivan Square
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 8686
    Wait for bus
    86
    Reservoir
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Harvard Sq @ Garden St - Dawes Island
    ID 22549
    18 min
  • 7
    Walk to Cambridge
    Walk to
    Cambridge
    130 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 19 minutes, using Bus line RED LINE.

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

    The alternative route takes 48 minutes, using Bus line ORANGE LINE, Bus line 86.

  • 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 19 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 19 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 Green Line D. It leaves the Park Street station at 8:22 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.

  • When is the last bus from South Station to Cambridge in Boston?

    The last bus from South Station to Cambridge in Boston is the Kendall/MIT - JFK/UMass line. It leaves the Summer St @ Atlantic Ave stop at 9:48 PM.

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

    The ride from South Station to Cambridge costs $2.40.