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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 20 min. The ride fare is $2.40.
20min$2.40
Leaves from South Station
Step by Step
- 1
Start from subway stationBoston South Station - 2Wait for subwayRED LINEAlewife
- 3
Ride to subway stationHarvard Square18 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
From Boston South Station to Cambridge by bus and subway
To get from Boston South Station to Cambridge in Boston, take the ORANGE LINE subway from Chinatown station to Massachusetts Ave. station. Next, 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 49 min. The ride fare is $4.10.
49min$4.10
1Leaves from Chinatown
Step by Step
- 1Walk to subway stationChinatown630 yd • 8 min
- 2Wait for subwayORANGE LINEForest Hills
- 3Ride to subway stationMassachusetts Ave.5 min
- 4Walk to bus stationMassachusetts Ave @ Massachusetts Ave StationID 18810 yd • 1 min
- 51Wait for bus1Harvard
- 6Ride to bus stationMassachusetts Ave Opp Holyoke StID 11025 min
- 7Walk toCambridge110 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Public transit directions from Boston South Station to Cambridge
The distance between Boston South Station, Boston and Cambridge, Boston is approximately 3.7 mi, which can typically be travelled in 20 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.
Public transit stations close to Boston South Station
Boston South Station is located at Boston South Station, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Summer St @ South Station - Red Line Entrance.
Subway stations close to Boston South Station:
- Downtown Crossing
- Chinatown
Bus stations close to Boston South Station:
- Summer St @ South Station - Red Line Entrance
- Summer St @ Atlantic Ave
- South Station Boston
Ferry stations close to Boston South Station:
- Rowes Wharf
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:
- Harvard Square
- Central
- Union Square
Train stations close to Cambridge:
- Porter
Bus stations close to Cambridge:
- Harvard - Brattle St @ Palmer St
- Harvard
- JFK St @ Eliot St
Related Routes
- Oxford to Cambridge
- Sturbridge to Cambridge
- East Brookfield to Cambridge
- Webster to Cambridge
- Forestdale to Cambridge
- Brewster to Cambridge
- East Falmouth to Cambridge
- West Yarmouth to Cambridge
- North Westport to Cambridge
- Pocasset to Cambridge
- Salisbury to Cambridge
- Smith Mills to Cambridge
- White Island Shores to Cambridge
- Woods Hole to Cambridge
- Attleboro to Cambridge
- Belmont to Cambridge
- Braintree Town to Cambridge
- Brockton to Cambridge
- Danvers to Cambridge
- Everett to Cambridge
From Boston South Station to Cambridge by bus and subway
To get from Boston South Station to Cambridge in Boston, take the ORANGE LINE subway from Chinatown station to Massachusetts Ave. station. Next, 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 49 min. The ride fare is $4.10.
49min$4.10
1Leaves from Chinatown
Step by Step
- 1Walk to subway stationChinatown630 yd • 8 min
- 2Wait for subwayORANGE LINEForest Hills
- 3Ride to subway stationMassachusetts Ave.5 min
- 4Walk to bus stationMassachusetts Ave @ Massachusetts Ave StationID 18810 yd • 1 min
- 51Wait for bus1Harvard
- 6Ride to bus stationMassachusetts Ave Opp Holyoke StID 11025 min
- 7Walk toCambridge110 yd • 2 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 20 minutes, using Bus line RED LINE.
What is the alternative route to get from Boston South Station to Cambridge?
The alternative route takes 49 minutes, using Bus line ORANGE LINE, Bus line 1.
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 20 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 20 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 subway from Boston South Station to Cambridge in Boston?
The first subway from Boston South Station to Cambridge in Boston is Green Line D. It leaves the Park Street station at 8:22 PM.
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 12:45 AM.
When is the last bus from Boston South Station to Cambridge in Boston?
The last bus from Boston South Station to Cambridge in Boston is the Kendall/MIT - JFK/UMass line. It leaves the Summer St @ Atlantic Ave stop at 9:48 PM.
How much is the subway fare from Boston South Station to Cambridge?
The ride from Boston South Station to Cambridge costs $2.40.
