How to get from Cambridge to Woods Hole by bus and subway?

By bus and subway

To get from Cambridge to Woods Hole in Boston, take the RED LINE subway from Harvard Square station to South Station station. Next, take the PETER PAN bus from South Station Boston station to Steamship Authority Piers Woods Hole station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 7 min.

127min
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - PETER PANPETER PAN
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
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    South Station Boston
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - PETER PANPETER PAN
    Wait for bus
    PETER PAN
    Woods Hole
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Steamship Authority Piers Woods Hole
    Ride to bus station
    Steamship Authority Piers Woods Hole
    105 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Cambridge to Woods Hole

The distance between Cambridge, Boston and Woods Hole, Boston is approximately 83.6 mi, which can typically be travelled in 127 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Cambridge to Woods Hole 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 Cambridge

Cambridge is located at Cambridge, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Harvard.

Subway stations close to Cambridge:

  • Central
  • Harvard Square
  • Union Square

Train stations close to Cambridge:

  • Porter

Bus stations close to Cambridge:

  • Harvard
  • Harvard - Brattle St @ Palmer St
  • Massachusetts Ave Opp Holyoke St

Public transit stations close to Woods Hole, Boston

Woods Hole is located at Woods Hole, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Water Street/Luscombe Avenue, Woods Hole.

Bus stations close to Woods Hole:

  • Water Street/Luscombe Avenue, Woods Hole
  • Steamship Authority Piers Woods Hole
  • Steamship Authority Ferry Docks, Woods Hole

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Cambridge to Woods Hole?

    The fastest way takes 127 minutes, using Bus line RED LINE, Bus line PETER PAN.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one subway line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 7 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Cambridge to Woods Hole 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 bus line till South Station station near Woods Hole in Boston

  • How long does it take to travel from Cambridge to Woods Hole in Boston by subway and bus?

    The total travel time between Cambridge and Woods Hole in Boston by subway and bus is about 2 hr 7 min.

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

    Get off the subway at the South Station stop, which is closest to Woods Hole in Boston.

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