How to get from Alewife to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute by bus and subway?

By bus and subway

To get from Alewife to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston, take the RED LINE subway from Alewife station to Central station. Next, take the 47 bus from Green St @ Magazine St station to Longwood Ave @ Brookline Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 42 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

42min$4.10
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 4747
Walk to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Leaves from Alewife

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Alewife
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Ashmont
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Central
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Green St @ Magazine St
    ID 1123
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 4747
    Wait for bus
    47
    Broadway
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Longwood Ave @ Brookline Ave
    ID 1779
    18 min
  • 7
    Walk to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
    Walk to
    Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
    Jimmy Fund Way
    230 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and subway via RED LINE, GREEN LINE D and 65

To get from Alewife to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston, you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one bus line: take the RED LINE subway from Alewife station to Park Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREEN LINE D subway and finally take the 65 bus from Kenmore station to Brookline Ave @ Longwood Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 49 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

49min$4.10
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - GREEN LINE D
Subway - GREEN LINE D
Bus - 6565
Walk to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Leaves from Alewife

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Alewife
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Braintree
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Park Street
    21 min
  • 4
    Subway - GREEN LINE D
    Wait for subway
    GREEN LINE D
    Riverside
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Kenmore
    14 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Kenmore
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 6565
    Wait for bus
    65
    Brighton Center
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Brookline Ave @ Longwood Ave
    ID 1521
    5 min
  • 9
    Walk to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
    Walk to
    Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
    Jimmy Fund Way
    150 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Alewife to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

The distance between Alewife, Boston and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Boston is approximately 6.23 mi, which can typically be travelled in 42 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Alewife to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute by bus and subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in Boston – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Alewife

Alewife is located at Alewife, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Rindge Ave @ Russell Field.

Subway stations close to Alewife:

  • Ball Square Station
  • Medford/Tufts Station
  • Davis Sq.

Train stations close to Alewife:

  • Porter

Bus stations close to Alewife:

  • Rindge Ave @ Russell Field
  • Rindge Ave @ Clifton St
  • Rindge Ave Opp Clifton St

Public transit stations close to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Boston

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is located at Jimmy Fund Way, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Longwood Ave @ Blackfan St.

Subway stations close to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute:

  • Longwood Medical Area
  • Brigham Circle
  • Longwood

Bus stations close to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute:

  • Longwood Ave @ Blackfan St
  • Longwood Ave @ Binney St
  • Longwood Ave @ Brookline Ave

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and subway via RED LINE, GREEN LINE D and 65

To get from Alewife to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston, you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one bus line: take the RED LINE subway from Alewife station to Park Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREEN LINE D subway and finally take the 65 bus from Kenmore station to Brookline Ave @ Longwood Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 49 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

49min$4.10
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - GREEN LINE D
Subway - GREEN LINE D
Bus - 6565
Walk to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Leaves from Alewife

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Alewife
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Braintree
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Park Street
    21 min
  • 4
    Subway - GREEN LINE D
    Wait for subway
    GREEN LINE D
    Riverside
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Kenmore
    14 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Kenmore
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 6565
    Wait for bus
    65
    Brighton Center
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Brookline Ave @ Longwood Ave
    ID 1521
    5 min
  • 9
    Walk to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
    Walk to
    Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
    Jimmy Fund Way
    150 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Alewife to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute?

    The fastest way takes 42 minutes, using Bus line RED LINE, Bus line 47.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Alewife to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute?

    The alternative route takes 49 minutes, using Bus line RED LINE, Bus line GREEN LINE D, Bus line 65.

  • Is there a direct subway between Alewife and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute?

    No, you’ll have to take one subway line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 42 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Alewife to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute?

    The RED LINE subway line goes from Ashmont station near Alewife in Cambridge to Central station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Central station near Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston.

  • How long does it take to travel from Alewife to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute by subway and bus?

    The total travel time between Alewife in Cambridge and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston by subway and bus is about 42 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Alewife to get to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute?

    Get on the RED LINE subway from the Ashmont station near Alewife in Cambridge.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between Alewife and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute?

    Get off the subway at the Central stop, which is closest to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston.

  • How much is the subway fare from Alewife to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute?

    The ride from Alewife to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute costs $4.10.

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