How to get from Back Bay - South End to Cambridge by subway?

From Back Bay - South End to Cambridge by subway

To get from Back Bay - South End to Cambridge in Boston, take the ORANGE LINE subway from Back Bay - South End 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 25 min. The ride fare is $2.40.

25min$2.40
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Leaves from Back Bay - South End

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Back Bay - South End
  • 2
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Oak Grove
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Downtown Crossing
    5 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 Back Bay - South End to Cambridge by subway and train

To get from Back Bay - South End to Cambridge in Boston, take the FRANKLIN/FOXBORO train from Back Bay - South End station to South Station station. Next, take the RED LINE subway from South Station station to Harvard Square station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 28 min. The ride fare is $4.80.

28min$4.80
Train - FRANKLIN/FOXBORO
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Leaves from Back Bay - South End

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Back Bay - South End
  • 2
    Train - FRANKLIN/FOXBOROFRANKLIN/FOXBORO
    Wait for train
    FRANKLIN/FOXBORO
    #1716 | South Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    South Station
    7 min
  • 4
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 5
    Ride to subway station Harvard Square
    Ride to subway station
    Harvard Square
    14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Back Bay - South End to Cambridge

The distance between Back Bay - South End, Boston and Cambridge, Boston is approximately 4.58 mi, which can typically be travelled in 25 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Back Bay - South End 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 Back Bay - South End

Back Bay - South End is located at Back Bay - South End, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Copley - Saint James Ave @ Trinity Pl.

Subway stations close to Back Bay - South End:

  • Copley
  • Symphony
  • Prudential

Bus stations close to Back Bay - South End:

  • Copley - Saint James Ave @ Trinity Pl
  • Boston, MA - Copley Square (Corner Of Clarendon St. & St. James Ave. In Front Of Trinity Church)
  • Stuart St @ Dartmouth St

Public transit stations close to Cambridge, Boston

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

Subway stations close to Cambridge:

  • Babcock Street
  • Harvard Square
  • Central

Train stations close to Cambridge:

  • Porter

Bus stations close to Cambridge:

  • Harvard - Brattle St @ Palmer St
  • Eliot St @ Bennett St
  • 16 Eliot St

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From Back Bay - South End to Cambridge by subway and train

To get from Back Bay - South End to Cambridge in Boston, take the FRANKLIN/FOXBORO train from Back Bay - South End station to South Station station. Next, take the RED LINE subway from South Station station to Harvard Square station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 28 min. The ride fare is $4.80.

28min$4.80
Train - FRANKLIN/FOXBORO
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Leaves from Back Bay - South End

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Back Bay - South End
  • 2
    Train - FRANKLIN/FOXBOROFRANKLIN/FOXBORO
    Wait for train
    FRANKLIN/FOXBORO
    #1716 | South Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    South Station
    7 min
  • 4
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 5
    Ride to subway station Harvard Square
    Ride to subway station
    Harvard Square
    14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Back Bay - South End to Cambridge?

    The fastest way takes 25 minutes, using Subway line ORANGE LINE, Subway line RED LINE.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Back Bay - South End to Cambridge?

    The alternative route takes 28 minutes, using Train line FRANKLIN/FOXBORO, Subway line RED LINE.

  • Is there a direct subway between Back Bay - South End and Cambridge in Boston?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 subway lines in total. The total travelling time is 25 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Back Bay - South End to Cambridge in Boston?

    The ORANGE LINE subway line goes from Oak Grove station near Back Bay - South End to Downtown Crossing station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line till Downtown Crossing station near Cambridge in Boston

  • How long does it take to travel from Back Bay - South End to Cambridge in Boston by subway?

    The total travel time between Back Bay - South End and Cambridge in Boston by subway is about 25 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Back Bay - South End to get to Cambridge in Boston?

    Get on the ORANGE LINE subway from the Oak Grove station near Back Bay - South End in Boston.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between Back Bay - South End and Cambridge in Boston?

    Get off the subway at the Downtown Crossing station, which is closest to Cambridge in Boston.

  • How much is the subway fare from Back Bay - South End to Cambridge?

    The ride from Back Bay - South End to Cambridge costs $2.40.

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