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How to get from Boston Logan International Airport (Bos) to Porter Square by bus and subway?

From Boston Logan International Airport (Bos) to Porter Square by bus and subway

To get from Boston Logan International Airport (Bos) to Porter Square in Cambridge, take the SL1 bus from Terminal C - Arrivals Level station to South Station station. Next, take the RED LINE subway from South Station station to Porter station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 49 min. The ride fare is $0.00. The bus and subway schedule from Boston Logan International Airport (Bos) may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Porter Square on the Moovit app.

49min$0.00
Bus - SL1SL1
Subway - RED LINE
Leaves from Terminal C - Arrivals Level

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Boston Logan International Airport (Bos)
  • 2
    Bus - SL1SL1
    Wait for bus
    SL1
    South Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    South Station
    24 min
  • 4
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 5
    Ride to subway station Porter
    Ride to subway station
    Porter
    18 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Boston Logan International Airport (Bos) to Porter Square by bus and subway via BB, ORANGE LINE and RED LINE

To get from Boston Logan International Airport (Bos) to Porter Square in Cambridge, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 subway lines: take the BB bus from Terminal C - Arrivals, Lex Pick Up station to Stuart St @ Dartmouth St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ORANGE LINE subway and finally take the RED LINE subway from Downtown Crossing station to Porter station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 38 min. The bus and subway schedule from Boston Logan International Airport (Bos) may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Porter Square on the Moovit app.

38min
Bus - BBBB
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Leaves from Terminal C - Arrivals, Lex Pick Up

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Boston Logan International Airport (Bos)
  • 2
    Bus - BBBB
    Wait for bus
    BB
    Back Bay
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Stuart St @ Dartmouth St
    ID 1018
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Back Bay - South End
    170 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Oak Grove
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Downtown Crossing
    4 min
  • 7
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 8
    Ride to subway station Porter
    Ride to subway station
    Porter
    16 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Boston Logan International Airport (Bos) to Porter Square

The distance between Boston Logan International Airport (Bos), Cambridge and Porter Square, Cambridge is approximately 9.21 mi, which can typically be travelled in 49 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Boston Logan International Airport (Bos) 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 Logan International Airport (Bos) to Porter Square

To check the bus and subway schedule from Boston Logan International Airport (Bos) to Porter Square using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Boston Logan International Airport (Bos)) 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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Alternative route from Boston Logan International Airport (Bos) to Porter Square by bus and subway via BB, ORANGE LINE and RED LINE

To get from Boston Logan International Airport (Bos) to Porter Square in Cambridge, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 subway lines: take the BB bus from Terminal C - Arrivals, Lex Pick Up station to Stuart St @ Dartmouth St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ORANGE LINE subway and finally take the RED LINE subway from Downtown Crossing station to Porter station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 38 min. The bus and subway schedule from Boston Logan International Airport (Bos) may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Porter Square on the Moovit app.

38min
Bus - BBBB
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Leaves from Terminal C - Arrivals, Lex Pick Up

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Boston Logan International Airport (Bos)
  • 2
    Bus - BBBB
    Wait for bus
    BB
    Back Bay
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Stuart St @ Dartmouth St
    ID 1018
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Back Bay - South End
    170 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Oak Grove
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Downtown Crossing
    4 min
  • 7
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 8
    Ride to subway station Porter
    Ride to subway station
    Porter
    16 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Boston Logan International Airport (Bos) to Porter Square?

    The fastest way takes 49 minutes, using Bus line SL1, Subway line RED LINE.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Boston Logan International Airport (Bos) to Porter Square?

    The alternative route takes 38 minutes, using Bus line BB, Subway line ORANGE LINE, Subway line RED LINE.

  • Is there a direct bus between Boston Logan International Airport (Bos) and Porter Square?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one subway line in total. The total travelling time is 49 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Boston Logan International Airport (Bos) to Porter Square?

    The SL1 bus line goes from South Station station near Boston Logan International Airport (Bos) in Boston to South Station station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line till South Station station near Porter Square in Cambridge.

  • How long does it take to travel from Boston Logan International Airport (Bos) to Porter Square by bus and subway?

    The total travel time between Boston Logan International Airport (Bos) in Boston and Porter Square in Cambridge by bus and subway is about 49 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Boston Logan International Airport (Bos) to get to Porter Square?

    Get on the SL1 bus from the South Station stop near Boston Logan International Airport (Bos) in Boston.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Boston Logan International Airport (Bos) and Porter Square?

    Get off the bus at the South Station station, which is closest to Porter Square in Cambridge.

  • How much is the bus fare from Boston Logan International Airport (Bos) to Porter Square?

    The ride from Boston Logan International Airport (Bos) to Porter Square costs $0.00.

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