How to get from Cambridge to Norwood by subway and train?

From Cambridge to Norwood by subway and train

To get from Cambridge to Norwood in Boston, take the RED LINE subway from Harvard Square station to South Station station. Next, take the FRANKLIN/FOXBORO train from South Station station to Norwood Depot station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 60 min. The ride fare is $10.40.

60min$10.40
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Train - FRANKLIN/FOXBORO
Walk to Norwood
Leaves from Harvard Square
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Cambridge
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Braintree
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    South Station
    17 min
  • 4
    Train - FRANKLIN/FOXBOROFRANKLIN/FOXBORO
    Wait for train
    FRANKLIN/FOXBORO
    #745 | Foxboro
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Norwood Depot
    32 min
  • 6
    Walk to Norwood
    Walk to
    Norwood
    460 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Cambridge to Norwood by bus and subway

To get from Cambridge to Norwood in Boston, you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one bus line: take the RED LINE subway from Harvard Square station to Downtown Crossing station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ORANGE LINE subway and finally take the 34E bus from Forest Hills station to Washington St @ Cottage St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 28 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

88min$4.10
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Bus - 34E34E
Leaves from Harvard Square
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Cambridge
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Braintree
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Downtown Crossing
    15 min
  • 4
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Forest Hills
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Forest Hills
    20 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Forest Hills
    80 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 34E34E
    Wait for bus
    34E
    Walpole Center Via Washington St
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Washington St @ Cottage St
    Ride to bus station
    Washington St @ Cottage St
    ID 26618
    41 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Cambridge to Norwood
The distance between Cambridge, Boston and Norwood, Boston is approximately 18.28 mi, which can typically be travelled in 60 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Cambridge to Norwood by subway and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Boston – you will always have plenty of easy options.
Public transit stations close to Cambridge

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

Subway stations close to Cambridge:

  • Harvard Square
  • Central
  • Union Square

Train stations close to Cambridge:

  • Porter

Bus stations close to Cambridge:

  • Massachusetts Ave @ Bow St
  • Quincy St @ Harvard St
  • Mt Auburn St @ Dewolfe St
Public transit stations close to Norwood, Boston

Norwood is located at Norwood, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Norwood Depot.

Train stations close to Norwood:

  • Norwood Depot
  • Windsor Gardens
  • Norwood Central

Bus stations close to Norwood:

  • Washington St @ Railroad Ave
  • Washington St @ Guild St
  • Washington St @ Cottage St
Related Routes

From Cambridge to Norwood by bus and subway

To get from Cambridge to Norwood in Boston, you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one bus line: take the RED LINE subway from Harvard Square station to Downtown Crossing station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ORANGE LINE subway and finally take the 34E bus from Forest Hills station to Washington St @ Cottage St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 28 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

88min$4.10
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Bus - 34E34E
Leaves from Harvard Square
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Cambridge
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Braintree
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Downtown Crossing
    15 min
  • 4
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Forest Hills
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Forest Hills
    20 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Forest Hills
    80 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 34E34E
    Wait for bus
    34E
    Walpole Center Via Washington St
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Washington St @ Cottage St
    Ride to bus station
    Washington St @ Cottage St
    ID 26618
    41 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Cambridge to Norwood?

    The fastest way takes 60 minutes, using Bus line RED LINE, Bus line FRANKLIN/FOXBORO.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Cambridge to Norwood?

    The alternative route takes 88 minutes, using Bus line RED LINE, Bus line ORANGE LINE, Bus line 34E.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one subway line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 60 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Cambridge to Norwood in Boston?

    The RED LINE subway line goes from Braintree station near Cambridge to South Station station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till South Station station near Norwood in Boston

  • How long does it take to travel from Cambridge to Norwood in Boston by subway and train?

    The total travel time between Cambridge and Norwood in Boston by subway and train is about 60 min.

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

    Get on the RED LINE subway from the Braintree station near Cambridge in Boston.

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

    Get off the subway at the South Station station, which is closest to Norwood in Boston.

  • How much is the subway fare from Cambridge to Norwood?

    The ride from Cambridge to Norwood costs $10.40.

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