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

From South Station Boston to Cambridge by subway

Take one direct subway from South Station Boston 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
Walk to subway stationSubway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Leaves from South Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    South Station
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 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 South Station Boston to Cambridge by bus

To get from South Station Boston to Cambridge in Boston, take the 501 bus from Chinatown Gate station to Cambridge St @ Lincoln St station. Next, take the 66 bus from N Harvard St @ Empire St station to Harvard station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 43 min. The ride fare is $5.95.

43min$5.95
Walk to bus station
Bus - 501501
Bus - 6666
Leaves from Chinatown Gate

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Chinatown Gate
    ID 6555
    470 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Bus - 501501
    Wait for bus
    501
    Brighton Via Copley And Cambridge St (Express)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cambridge St @ Lincoln St
    ID 1191
    16 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    N Harvard St @ Empire St
    ID 2558
    210 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 6666
    Wait for bus
    66
    Harvard Via Allston
  • 6
    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 South Station Boston to Cambridge

The distance between South Station Boston, Boston and Cambridge, Boston is approximately 3.79 mi, which can typically be travelled in 20 min. Moovit will show you the directions from South Station Boston 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 South Station Boston

South Station Boston is located at South Station Boston, Boston and the nearest public transit station is South Station.

Subway stations close to South Station Boston:

  • Chinatown
  • Downtown Crossing

Train stations close to South Station Boston:

  • South Station

Bus stations close to South Station Boston:

  • Summer St @ South Station - Red Line Entrance
  • Summer St @ Atlantic Ave
  • Boston-South Station

Ferry stations close to South Station Boston:

  • Rowes Wharf

Public transit stations close to Cambridge, Boston

Cambridge is located at Cambridge, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Massachusetts Ave Opp Holyoke St.

Subway stations close to Cambridge:

  • Union Square
  • Central
  • Harvard Square

Train stations close to Cambridge:

  • Porter

Bus stations close to Cambridge:

  • Massachusetts Ave Opp Holyoke St
  • Harvard
  • Quincy St @ Broadway Opp Fogg Museum

Related Routes

From South Station Boston to Cambridge by bus

To get from South Station Boston to Cambridge in Boston, take the 501 bus from Chinatown Gate station to Cambridge St @ Lincoln St station. Next, take the 66 bus from N Harvard St @ Empire St station to Harvard station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 43 min. The ride fare is $5.95.

43min$5.95
Walk to bus station
Bus - 501501
Bus - 6666
Leaves from Chinatown Gate

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Chinatown Gate
    ID 6555
    470 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Bus - 501501
    Wait for bus
    501
    Brighton Via Copley And Cambridge St (Express)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cambridge St @ Lincoln St
    ID 1191
    16 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    N Harvard St @ Empire St
    ID 2558
    210 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 6666
    Wait for bus
    66
    Harvard Via Allston
  • 6
    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 South Station Boston to Cambridge?

    The fastest way takes 20 minutes, using Subway line RED LINE.

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

    The alternative route takes 43 minutes, using Bus line 501, Bus line 66.

  • Is there a direct subway between South Station Boston and Cambridge in Boston?

    Yes, there is a direct subway going from South Station Boston to Cambridge in Boston in 20 min.

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

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

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

    The total travel time between South Station Boston and Cambridge in Boston by subway is about 20 min.

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

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

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between South Station Boston and Cambridge in Boston?

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

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

    The last subway from South Station Boston to Cambridge in Boston is the Red Line line. It leaves the South Station station at 8:44 PM.

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

    The first train from South Station Boston to Cambridge in Boston is Framingham/Worcester. It leaves the South Station station at 12:00 AM.

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

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

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