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Bus stations near MBTA-Porter Square in Cambridge

  • Massachusetts Ave @ Upland Rd,1 min walk,
  • Massachusetts Ave @ Porter Red Line Sta,1 min walk,
  • Elm St @ Porter Sq Shopping Ctr,4 min walk,

Train stations near MBTA-Porter Square in Cambridge

  • Porter,7 min walk,

Subway stations near MBTA-Porter Square in Cambridge

  • Ball Square Station,21 min walk,

Bus lines to MBTA-Porter Square in Cambridge

  • RED LINE SHUTTLE,Alewife - Kendall/MIT,
  • RED LINE SHUTTLE,Alewife - Harvard,
  • 77,Harvard - Arlington Heights,
  • 96,Harvard - Medford Square,
  • RED LINE SHUTTLE,Alewife (Shuttle),
  • RED LINE SHUTTLE,Harvard (Shuttle),
  • 83,Central Square,
  • 87,Arlington Center,
Questions & Answers
  • What are the closest stations to MBTA-Porter Square?

    The closest stations to MBTA-Porter Square are:

    • Massachusetts Ave @ Upland Rd is 39 yards away, 1 min walk.
    • Massachusetts Ave @ Porter Red Line Sta is 43 yards away, 1 min walk.
    • Elm St @ Porter Sq Shopping Ctr is 313 yards away, 4 min walk.
    • Porter is 493 yards away, 7 min walk.
    • Ball Square Station is 1733 yards away, 21 min walk.
  • Which bus lines stop near MBTA-Porter Square?

    These bus lines stop near MBTA-Porter Square: 77, 83, 96

  • Which train lines stop near MBTA-Porter Square?

    These train lines stop near MBTA-Porter Square: FITCHBURG

  • Which subway lines stop near MBTA-Porter Square?

    These subway lines stop near MBTA-Porter Square: RED LINE

  • What’s the nearest subway station to MBTA-Porter Square in Cambridge?

    The nearest subway station to MBTA-Porter Square in Cambridge is Ball Square Station. It’s a 21 min walk away.

  • What’s the nearest train station to MBTA-Porter Square in Cambridge?

    The nearest train station to MBTA-Porter Square in Cambridge is Porter. It’s a 7 min walk away.

  • What’s the nearest bus stop to MBTA-Porter Square in Cambridge?

    The nearest bus stops to MBTA-Porter Square in Cambridge are Massachusetts Ave @ Upland Rd and Massachusetts Ave @ Porter Red Line Sta. The closest one is a 1 min walk away.

  • What time is the first subway to MBTA-Porter Square in Cambridge?

    The GREEN LINE E is the first subway that goes to MBTA-Porter Square in Cambridge. It stops nearby at 4:53 AM.

  • What time is the last subway to MBTA-Porter Square in Cambridge?

    The GREEN LINE E is the last subway that goes to MBTA-Porter Square in Cambridge. It stops nearby at 1:38 AM.

  • What time is the first train to MBTA-Porter Square in Cambridge?

    The FITCHBURG is the first train that goes to MBTA-Porter Square in Cambridge. It stops nearby at 5:47 AM.

  • What time is the last train to MBTA-Porter Square in Cambridge?

    The FITCHBURG is the last train that goes to MBTA-Porter Square in Cambridge. It stops nearby at 12:17 AM.

  • What time is the first bus to MBTA-Porter Square in Cambridge?

    The 77 is the first bus that goes to MBTA-Porter Square in Cambridge. It stops nearby at 5:01 AM.

  • What time is the last bus to MBTA-Porter Square in Cambridge?

    The 87 is the last bus that goes to MBTA-Porter Square in Cambridge. It stops nearby at 1:32 AM.

  • How much is the bus fare to MBTA-Porter Square?

    The bus fare to MBTA-Porter Square costs about $1.70.

  • How much is the subway fare to MBTA-Porter Square?

    The subway fare to MBTA-Porter Square costs about $2.40.

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