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 19 min. The ride fare is $2.40. The subway schedule from South Station Boston may change. We recommend you check the updated subway schedule to Cambridge on the Moovit app.

19min$2.40
Walk to subway station
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 42 min. The ride fare is $5.95. The subway schedule from South Station Boston may change. We recommend you check the updated subway schedule to Cambridge on the Moovit app.

42min$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 19 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.

Subway schedule from South Station Boston to Cambridge

To check the subway schedule from South Station Boston to Cambridge using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (South Station Boston) 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 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 42 min. The ride fare is $5.95. The subway schedule from South Station Boston may change. We recommend you check the updated subway schedule to Cambridge on the Moovit app.

42min$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 19 minutes, using Subway line RED LINE.

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

    The alternative route takes 42 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 19 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 19 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 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 1:00 AM.

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

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

  • 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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