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

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

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Cambridge and Boston?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Green St @ Magazine St and arriving at Broadway Station - Red Line station. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 50 min.

Is there a direct train between Cambridge and Boston?

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

How far is it from Cambridge to Boston?

The distance between Cambridge and Boston is 2 miles.

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

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

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

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

Where do I catch the Cambridge to Boston bus from?

Cambridge to Boston bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Green St @ Magazine St station.

Where do I catch the Cambridge to Boston train from?

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

Train or bus from Cambridge to Boston?

The best way to get from Cambridge to Boston is to line 47 bus which takes 50 min and costs $1 - $5. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $1 - $6 and takes 14 min.

Where does the Cambridge to Boston bus arrive?

Cambridge to Boston bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Broadway Station - Red Line.

Where does the Cambridge to Boston train arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Boston?

There are 1808+ hotels available in Boston.

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

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

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Subway
best
1. Take the subway from Central to Park Streetsubway Red Line
6 min
$3
Line 47 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Green St @ Magazine St to Broadway Station - Red Linebus 47
50 min
$1–5
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Cambridge to Bostontaxi 2.9 mi
7 min
$11–14
Walk
1. Take the walk from Cambridge to Bostonwalk 2.9 mi
56 min
Train
1. Take the train from Porter to North Stationtrain Fitchburg Line
14 min
$1–6
Tram
1. Take the tram from Union Square to Government Centertram D / ...
15 min
$3

Cambridge to Boston by subway

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Distance: 2.3 mi
Duration: 6 min

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

MBTA operates a subway from Central to Park Street every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 6 min. Alternatively, MBTA operates a bus from Green St @ Magazine St to Broadway Station - Red Line every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $1–5 and the journey takes 50 min.

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