What is the cheapest way to get from Back Bay to Cambridge?

The cheapest way to get from Back Bay to Cambridge is to subway which costs $3 and takes 6 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Back Bay to Cambridge?

The fastest way to get from Back Bay to Cambridge is to subway which takes 6 min and costs $3.

Is there a direct bus between Back Bay and Cambridge?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Massachusetts Ave @ Beacon St and arriving at Massachusetts Ave @ Inman St. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 12 min.

Is there a direct train between Back Bay and Cambridge?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Kendall/MIT and arriving at Harvard. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6 min.

How far is it from Back Bay to Cambridge?

The distance between Back Bay and Cambridge is 2 miles.

How do I travel from Back Bay to Cambridge without a car?

The best way to get from Back Bay to Cambridge without a car is to subway which takes 6 min and costs $3.

How long does it take to get from Back Bay to Cambridge?

The subway from Kendall/MIT to Harvard takes 6 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

Where do I catch the Back Bay to Cambridge bus from?

Back Bay to Cambridge bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Massachusetts Ave @ Beacon St station.

Where do I catch the Back Bay to Cambridge train from?

Back Bay to Cambridge train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Kendall/MIT station.

Where does the Back Bay to Cambridge bus arrive?

Back Bay to Cambridge bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Massachusetts Ave @ Inman St station.

Where does the Back Bay to Cambridge train arrive?

Back Bay to Cambridge train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Harvard station.

Where can I stay near Cambridge?

There are 1469+ hotels available in Cambridge.

Back Bay to Cambridge - 5 ways to travel via subway, line 1 bus, taxi, and foot

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There are 5 ways to get from Back Bay to Cambridge by subway, bus, taxi, foot, or tram

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Subway
best
1. Take the subway from Kendall/MIT to Harvardsubway Red Line
6 min
$3
Line 1 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Massachusetts Ave @ Beacon St to Massachusetts Ave @ Inman Stbus 1
12 min
$1–5
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Back Bay to Cambridgetaxi 2.9 mi
8 min
$11–14
Walk
1. Take the walk from Back Bay to Cambridgewalk 2.8 mi
53 min
Tram
1. Take the tram from Copley to Union Squaretram D
27 min
$3

Back Bay to Cambridge by subway

1501Weekly Subways

6 minAverage Duration

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Distance: 2.1 mi
Duration: 6 min

What companies run services between Back Bay, MA, USA and Cambridge, MA, USA?

MBTA operates a subway from Kendall/MIT to Harvard every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 6 min. Alternatively, MBTA operates a bus from Massachusetts Ave @ Beacon St to Massachusetts Ave @ Inman St every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $1–5 and the journey takes 12 min.

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