How to get from Boston to Porter Square by bus and subway?

Boston to Porter Square - Bus Schedule

The SL5 bus from Boston to Porter Square runs from 12:04 AM to 11:54 PM, with departures every 5 min-4 hr 35 min. The trip takes about 40 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Boston to Porter Square by bus and subway

To get from Boston to Porter Square in Cambridge, take the SL5 bus from Nubian station to Temple Pl @ Washington St station. Next, take the RED LINE subway from Park Street station to Porter station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 40 min. The ride fare is $2.40. The bus and subway schedule from Boston may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Porter Square on the Moovit app.

40min$2.40
Walk to bus station
Bus - SL5SL5
Subway - RED LINE
Leaves from Nubian

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Nubian
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - SL5SL5
    Wait for bus
    SL5
    Downtown
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Temple Pl @ Washington St
    ID 49001
    21 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Park Street
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 6
    Ride to subway station Porter
    Ride to subway station
    Porter
    13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Boston to Porter Square

The distance between Boston, Cambridge and Porter Square, Cambridge is approximately 6.59 mi, which can typically be traveled in 40 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Boston to Porter Square by bus and subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in Cambridge – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Subway schedule from Boston to Porter Square

To check the bus and subway schedule from Boston to Porter Square using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Boston) and destination (Porter Square), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and subway routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and 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 bus and subway schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Boston to Porter Square?

    The fastest way takes 40 minutes, using Bus line SL5, Subway line RED LINE.

  • Is there a direct bus between Boston and Porter Square?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one subway line in total. The total traveling time is 40 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Boston to Porter Square?

    The SL5 bus line goes from Nubian station near Boston in Boston to Temple Pl @ Washington St station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line till Temple Pl @ Washington St station near Porter Square in Cambridge.

  • How long does it take to travel from Boston to Porter Square by bus and subway?

    The total travel time between Boston in Boston and Porter Square in Cambridge by bus and subway is about 40 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Boston to get to Porter Square?

    Get on the SL5 bus from the Nubian stop near Boston in Boston.

  • Where do I get off the bus when traveling between Boston and Porter Square?

    Get off the bus at the Temple Pl @ Washington St station, which is closest to Porter Square in Cambridge.

  • How much is the bus fare from Boston to Porter Square?

    The ride from Boston to Porter Square costs $2.40.

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