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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 27 min. The ride fare is $2.40.
27min$2.40
Leaves from South Station
Step by Step
- 1
Start from subway stationSouth Station Boston - 2Wait for subwayRED LINEAlewife
- 3
Ride to subway stationHarvard Square23 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 @ Franklin St station. Next, take the 66 bus from Cambridge St @ Harvard Ave station to Massachusetts Ave @ Johnston Gate station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 49 min. The ride fare is $5.95.
49min$5.95
50166Leaves from Chinatown Gate
Step by Step
- 1Walk to bus stationChinatown GateID 6555460 yd • 6 min
- 2501Wait for bus501Brighton Via Copley And Cambridge St (Express)
- 3Ride to bus stationCambridge St @ Franklin StID 119318 min
- 4Walk to bus stationCambridge St @ Harvard AveID 111250 yd • 1 min
- 566Wait for bus66Harvard Via Allston
- 6Ride to bus stationMassachusetts Ave @ Johnston GateID 216813 min
- 7Walk toCambridge100 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Public transit directions from South Station Boston to Cambridge
The distance between South Station Boston, Boston and Cambridge, Boston is approximately 3.7 mi, which can typically be travelled in 27 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:
- Essex St @ Atlantic Ave
- Summer St @ Atlantic Ave
- Summer St @ South Station - Red Line Entrance
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 Mt Auburn St @ Story St.
Subway stations close to Cambridge:
- Central
- Union Square
- Harvard Square
Train stations close to Cambridge:
- Porter
Bus stations close to Cambridge:
- Mt Auburn St @ Story St
- Mt Auburn St @ University Rd
- Eliot St @ Bennett 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
- Everett to Cambridge
- Framingham to Cambridge
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 @ Franklin St station. Next, take the 66 bus from Cambridge St @ Harvard Ave station to Massachusetts Ave @ Johnston Gate station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 49 min. The ride fare is $5.95.
49min$5.95
50166Leaves from Chinatown Gate
Step by Step
- 1Walk to bus stationChinatown GateID 6555460 yd • 6 min
- 2501Wait for bus501Brighton Via Copley And Cambridge St (Express)
- 3Ride to bus stationCambridge St @ Franklin StID 119318 min
- 4Walk to bus stationCambridge St @ Harvard AveID 111250 yd • 1 min
- 566Wait for bus66Harvard Via Allston
- 6Ride to bus stationMassachusetts Ave @ Johnston GateID 216813 min
- 7Walk toCambridge100 yd • 2 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 27 minutes, using Bus line RED LINE.
What is the alternative route to get from South Station Boston to Cambridge?
The alternative route takes 49 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 27 min.
Which subway line goes from South Station Boston to Cambridge in Boston?
The RED LINE subway line goes from Alewife station near South Station Boston to Harvard Square 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 27 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 Alewife 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 Harvard Square station, which is closest to Cambridge in Boston.
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 8:06 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 12:45 AM.
How much is the subway fare from South Station Boston to Cambridge?
The ride from South Station Boston to Cambridge costs $2.40.
