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.

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.

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.

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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.

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 11:45 PM.

  • 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 7:03 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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