What is the cheapest way to get from Boston to Cambridge?

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

What is the fastest way to get from Boston to Cambridge?

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

Is there a direct bus between Boston and Cambridge?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Broadway Station - Red Line station and arriving at Green St @ Pearl St. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 49 min.

Is there a direct train between Boston and Cambridge?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Park Street and arriving at Central. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6 min.

How far is it from Boston to Cambridge?

The distance between Boston and Cambridge is 2 miles.

How do I travel from Boston to Cambridge without a car?

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

How long does it take to get from Boston to Cambridge?

The subway from Park Street to Central takes 6 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

Where do I catch the Boston to Cambridge bus from?

Boston to Cambridge bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Broadway Station - Red Line.

Where do I catch the Boston to Cambridge train from?

Boston to Cambridge train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Park Street station.

Train or bus from Boston to Cambridge?

The best way to get from Boston to Cambridge is to line 47 bus which takes 49 min and costs $1 - $5. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $1 - $6 and takes 10 min.

Where does the Boston to Cambridge bus arrive?

Boston to Cambridge bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Green St @ Pearl St station.

Where does the Boston to Cambridge train arrive?

Boston to Cambridge train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Central station.

Where can I stay near Cambridge?

There are 1715+ hotels available in Cambridge.

Boston to Cambridge - 6 ways to travel via train, subway, line 47 bus, and taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Boston to Cambridge by subway, bus, taxi, foot, train, or tram

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Subway
best
1. Take the subway from Park Street to Centralsubway Red Line
6 min
$3
Line 47 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Broadway Station - Red Line to Green St @ Pearl Stbus 47
49 min
$1–5
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Boston to Cambridgetaxi 3.2 mi
8 min
$12–16
Walk
1. Take the foot from Boston to Cambridgewalk 2.9 mi
56 min
Train
1. Take the train from North Station to Portertrain Fitchburg Line
10 min
$1–6
Tram
1. Take the tram from Government Center to Union Squaretram D
16 min
$3

Boston to Cambridge by subway

1501Weekly Subways

6 minAverage Duration

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Distance: 2.3 mi
Duration: 6 min

What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and Cambridge, MA, USA?

MBTA operates a subway from Park Street to Central every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 6 min. Alternatively, MBTA operates a bus from Broadway Station - Red Line to Green St @ Pearl St every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $1–5 and the journey takes 49 min.

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