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.

17min$2.40
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
    15 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

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.

43min$6.50
Train - PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Bus - 11
Walk to Cambridge
Leaves from South Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    South Station
  • 2
    Train - PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTONPROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON
    Wait for train
    PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON
    #923 | Stoughton
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Back Bay - South End
    5 min
  • 4
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Forest Hills
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Massachusetts Ave.
    2 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Massachusetts Ave @ Massachusetts Ave Station
    ID 188
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 11
    Wait for bus
    1
    Harvard
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Massachusetts Ave Opp Holyoke St
    ID 110
    25 min
  • 9
    Walk to Cambridge
    Walk to
    Cambridge
    110 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 3.79 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.

Subway schedule from South Station to Cambridge

To check the subway schedule from South Station to Cambridge using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (South Station) and destination (Cambridge), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available subway routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each subway, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest subway schedules.

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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.

43min$6.50
Train - PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Bus - 11
Walk to Cambridge
Leaves from South Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    South Station
  • 2
    Train - PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTONPROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON
    Wait for train
    PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON
    #923 | Stoughton
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Back Bay - South End
    5 min
  • 4
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Forest Hills
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Massachusetts Ave.
    2 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Massachusetts Ave @ Massachusetts Ave Station
    ID 188
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 11
    Wait for bus
    1
    Harvard
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Massachusetts Ave Opp Holyoke St
    ID 110
    25 min
  • 9
    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 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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