How to get from Boston-South Station to Cambridge by subway?

From Boston-South Station to Cambridge by subway

Take one direct subway from Boston-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 Boston-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
    Boston-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 Boston-South Station to Cambridge by bus

To get from Boston-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. The subway schedule from Boston-South Station may change. We recommend you check the updated subway schedule to Cambridge on the Moovit app.

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 Boston-South Station to Cambridge

The distance between Boston-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 Boston-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 Boston-South Station to Cambridge

To check the subway schedule from Boston-South Station to Cambridge using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Boston-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 Boston-South Station to Cambridge by bus

To get from Boston-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. The subway schedule from Boston-South Station may change. We recommend you check the updated subway schedule to Cambridge on the Moovit app.

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 Boston-South Station to Cambridge?

    The fastest way takes 17 minutes, using Subway line RED LINE.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Boston-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 Boston-South Station and Cambridge in Boston?

    Yes, there is a direct subway going from Boston-South Station to Cambridge in Boston in 17 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Boston-South Station to Cambridge in Boston?

    The RED LINE subway line goes from Alewife station near Boston-South Station to Harvard Square station near Cambridge in Boston.

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

    The total travel time between Boston-South Station and Cambridge in Boston by subway is about 17 min.

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

    Get on the RED LINE subway from the Alewife station near Boston-South Station in Boston.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between Boston-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 train from Boston-South Station to Cambridge in Boston?

    The first train from Boston-South Station to Cambridge in Boston is Framingham/Worcester. It leaves the South Station station at 1:00 AM.

  • When is the first subway from Boston-South Station to Cambridge in Boston?

    The first subway from Boston-South Station to Cambridge in Boston is Red Line. It leaves the South Station station at 8:03 PM.

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

    The ride from Boston-South Station to Cambridge costs $2.40.

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