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.

17min$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
    14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From South Station to Cambridge by bus

To get from South Station to Cambridge in Boston, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the SL4 bus from Essex St @ Atlantic Ave station to Chinatown Gate station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 501 bus and finally take the 66 bus from N Harvard St @ Empire St station to Harvard station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 44 min. The ride fare is $7.65.

44min$7.65
Walk to bus station
Bus - SL4SL4
Bus - 501501
Bus - 6666
Leaves from Essex St @ Atlantic Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Essex St @ Atlantic Ave
    ID 6538
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - SL4SL4
    Wait for bus
    SL4
    Nubian
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Chinatown Gate
    ID 6555
    4 min
  • 4
    Bus - 501501
    Wait for bus
    501
    Brighton Via Copley And Cambridge St (Express)
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cambridge St @ Lincoln St
    ID 1191
    16 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    N Harvard St @ Empire St
    ID 2558
    210 yd • 3 min
  • 7
    Bus - 6666
    Wait for bus
    66
    Harvard Via Allston
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Harvard
    Ride to bus station
    Harvard
    15 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 3.79 mi, which can typically be travelled in 17 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 Tufts Medical Center.

Subway stations close to South Station:

  • Tufts Medical Center
  • Chinatown
  • Downtown Crossing

Train stations close to South Station:

  • South Station

Bus stations close to South Station:

  • South Station Boston
  • Summer St @ South Station - Red Line Entrance
  • Essex St @ Atlantic Ave

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 JFK St @ Eliot St.

Subway stations close to Cambridge:

  • Babcock Street
  • Harvard Square
  • Union Square

Train stations close to Cambridge:

  • Porter

Bus stations close to Cambridge:

  • JFK St @ Eliot St
  • 16 Eliot St
  • Eliot St @ Bennett St

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From South Station to Cambridge by bus

To get from South Station to Cambridge in Boston, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the SL4 bus from Essex St @ Atlantic Ave station to Chinatown Gate station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 501 bus and finally take the 66 bus from N Harvard St @ Empire St station to Harvard station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 44 min. The ride fare is $7.65.

44min$7.65
Walk to bus station
Bus - SL4SL4
Bus - 501501
Bus - 6666
Leaves from Essex St @ Atlantic Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Essex St @ Atlantic Ave
    ID 6538
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - SL4SL4
    Wait for bus
    SL4
    Nubian
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Chinatown Gate
    ID 6555
    4 min
  • 4
    Bus - 501501
    Wait for bus
    501
    Brighton Via Copley And Cambridge St (Express)
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cambridge St @ Lincoln St
    ID 1191
    16 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    N Harvard St @ Empire St
    ID 2558
    210 yd • 3 min
  • 7
    Bus - 6666
    Wait for bus
    66
    Harvard Via Allston
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Harvard
    Ride to bus station
    Harvard
    15 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

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 44 minutes, using Bus line SL4, Bus line 501, Bus line 66.

  • 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 7:07 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 12:00 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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