How to get to Central Square in Cambridge by Bus, Subway or Train?

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Directions to Central Square (Cambridge) with public transportation

The following transit lines have routes that pass near Central Square

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How to get to Central Square by Bus?

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Bus stations near Central Square in Cambridge

  • Massachusetts Ave @ Prospect St,1 min walk,
  • Magazine St @ Green St,1 min walk,
  • Green St @ Magazine St,2 min walk,
  • Western Ave @ Green St,2 min walk,

Subway stations near Central Square in Cambridge

  • Boston Univ. Central,5 min walk,
  • Harvard Square,8 min walk,
  • Union Square,9 min walk,

Bus lines to Central Square in Cambridge

  • RED LINE SHUTTLE,Alewife - Park Street,
  • RED LINE SHUTTLE,Harvard - JFK/UMass via Congress Street,
  • RED LINE SHUTTLE,Harvard - Broadway,
  • RED LINE SHUTTLE,Alewife - Kendall/MIT,
  • RED LINE SHUTTLE,Harvard - South Station,
  • RED LINE SHUTTLE,Harvard - JFK/UMass via State Street,
  • RED LINE SHUTTLE,Harvard - Park Street,
  • 1,Nubian - Harvard,
  • 64,Kendall/MIT,
  • 47,Broadway,
  • 70,Central Square,
  • 83,Central Square - Rindge Ave,
  • 91,Central Square - Sullivan,
Questions & Answers

  • What are the closest stations to Central Square?

    The closest stations to Central Square are:

    • Massachusetts Ave @ Prospect St is 65 yards away, 1 min walk.
    • Magazine St @ Green St is 67 yards away, 1 min walk.
    • Green St @ Magazine St is 96 yards away, 2 min walk.
    • Western Ave @ Green St is 118 yards away, 2 min walk.
    • Boston Univ. Central is 341 yards away, 5 min walk.
    • Harvard Square is 600 yards away, 8 min walk.
    • Union Square is 755 yards away, 9 min walk.

  • Which Bus lines stop near Central Square?

    These Bus lines stop near Central Square: 1, 70

  • Which Train lines stop near Central Square?

    These Train lines stop near Central Square: FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER, PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON

  • Which Subway lines stop near Central Square?

    These Subway lines stop near Central Square: RED LINE

  • What’s the nearest subway station to Central Square in Cambridge?

    The nearest subway station to Central Square in Cambridge is Boston Univ. Central. It’s a 5 min walk away.

  • What’s the nearest bus stop to Central Square in Cambridge?

    The nearest bus stops to Central Square in Cambridge are Massachusetts Ave @ Prospect St and Magazine St @ Green St. The closest one is a 1 min walk away.

  • What time is the first Subway to Central Square in Cambridge?

    The GREEN LINE E is the first Subway that goes to Central Square in Cambridge. It stops nearby at 4:50 AM.

  • What time is the last Subway to Central Square in Cambridge?

    The GREEN LINE D is the last Subway that goes to Central Square in Cambridge. It stops nearby at 1:20 AM.

  • What time is the first Bus to Central Square in Cambridge?

    The 70 is the first Bus that goes to Central Square in Cambridge. It stops nearby at 4:28 AM.

  • What time is the last Bus to Central Square in Cambridge?

    The 91 is the last Bus that goes to Central Square in Cambridge. It stops nearby at 1:21 AM.

  • How much is the Bus fare to Central Square?

    The Bus fare to Central Square costs about $1.70.

  • How much is the Train fare to Central Square?

    The Train fare to Central Square costs about $2.40 - $13.25.

  • How much is the Subway fare to Central Square?

    The Subway fare to Central Square costs about $2.40.

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