How to get from Cambridge (Ma) to Wakefield, MA by subway and train?

From Cambridge (Ma) to Wakefield, MA by subway and train

To get from Cambridge (Ma) to Wakefield, MA you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one train line: take the RED LINE subway from Alewife station to Downtown Crossing station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ORANGE LINE subway and finally take the HAVERHILL train from Malden Center station to Wakefield station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 12 min. The ride fare is $9.40. The subway and train schedule from Cambridge (Ma) may change. We recommend you check the updated subway and train schedule to Wakefield, MA on the Moovit app.

72min$9.40
Walk to subway station
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Train - HAVERHILL
Walk to Wakefield, MA
Leaves from Alewife

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Alewife
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Broadway
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Downtown Crossing
    19 min
  • 4
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Oak Grove
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Malden Center
    15 min
  • 6
    Train - HAVERHILLHAVERHILL
    Wait for train
    HAVERHILL
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  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Wakefield
    16 min
  • 8
    Walk to Wakefield, MA
    Walk to
    Wakefield, MA
    390 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Cambridge (Ma) to Wakefield, MA by subway and train via RED LINE, GREEN LINE E and HAVERHILL

To get from Cambridge (Ma) to Wakefield, MA you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one train line: take the RED LINE subway from Alewife station to Park Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREEN LINE E subway and finally take the HAVERHILL train from North Station station to Wakefield station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 20 min. The ride fare is $9.40. The subway and train schedule from Cambridge (Ma) may change. We recommend you check the updated subway and train schedule to Wakefield, MA on the Moovit app.

80min$9.40
Walk to subway station
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - GREEN LINE E
Train - HAVERHILL
Walk to Wakefield, MA
Leaves from Alewife

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Alewife
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Broadway
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Park Street
    17 min
  • 4
    Subway - GREEN LINE E
    Wait for subway
    GREEN LINE E
    Medford/Tufts
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    North Station
    7 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    North Station
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Train - HAVERHILLHAVERHILL
    Wait for train
    HAVERHILL
    #1225 | Reading
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Wakefield
    27 min
  • 9
    Walk to Wakefield, MA
    Walk to
    Wakefield, MA
    390 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Cambridge (Ma) to Wakefield, MA

The distance between Cambridge (Ma) and Wakefield, MA is approximately 17.18 mi, which can typically be travelled in 72 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Cambridge (Ma) to Wakefield, MA by subway and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Wakefield – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Subway And Train schedule from Cambridge (Ma) to Wakefield, MA

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

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Alternative route from Cambridge (Ma) to Wakefield, MA by subway and train via RED LINE, GREEN LINE E and HAVERHILL

To get from Cambridge (Ma) to Wakefield, MA you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one train line: take the RED LINE subway from Alewife station to Park Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREEN LINE E subway and finally take the HAVERHILL train from North Station station to Wakefield station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 20 min. The ride fare is $9.40. The subway and train schedule from Cambridge (Ma) may change. We recommend you check the updated subway and train schedule to Wakefield, MA on the Moovit app.

80min$9.40
Walk to subway station
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - GREEN LINE E
Train - HAVERHILL
Walk to Wakefield, MA
Leaves from Alewife

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Alewife
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Broadway
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Park Street
    17 min
  • 4
    Subway - GREEN LINE E
    Wait for subway
    GREEN LINE E
    Medford/Tufts
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    North Station
    7 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    North Station
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Train - HAVERHILLHAVERHILL
    Wait for train
    HAVERHILL
    #1225 | Reading
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Wakefield
    27 min
  • 9
    Walk to Wakefield, MA
    Walk to
    Wakefield, MA
    390 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Cambridge (Ma) to Wakefield, MA?

    The fastest way takes 72 minutes, using Subway line RED LINE, Subway line ORANGE LINE, Train line HAVERHILL.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Cambridge (Ma) to Wakefield, MA?

    The alternative route takes 80 minutes, using Subway line RED LINE, Subway line GREEN LINE E, Train line HAVERHILL.

  • Is there a direct subway between Cambridge (Ma) and Wakefield, MA?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 subway lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 12 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Cambridge (Ma) to Wakefield, MA?

    The RED LINE subway line goes from Alewife station near Cambridge (Ma) in Cambridge to Broadway station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line and one train line till Broadway station near Wakefield, MA.

  • How long does it take to travel from Cambridge (Ma) to Wakefield, MA by subway and train?

    The total travel time between Cambridge (Ma) and Wakefield, MA by subway and train is about 1 hr 12 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Cambridge (Ma) to get to Wakefield, MA?

    Get on the RED LINE subway from the Alewife station near Cambridge (Ma) in Cambridge.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between Cambridge (Ma) and Wakefield, MA?

    Get off the subway at the Broadway station, which is closest to Wakefield, MA.

  • How much is the total subway and train fare from Cambridge (Ma) to Wakefield, MA?

    The ride from Cambridge (Ma) to Wakefield, MA costs $9.40.

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