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

The cheapest way to get from Cambridge to Brighton is to tram which costs $3 and takes 47 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Cambridge to Brighton is to taxi which takes 10 min and costs $14 - $18.

Is there a direct bus between Cambridge and Brighton?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Harvard Sq @ Garden St - Dawes Island and arriving at Chestnut Hill Ave @ Washington St. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 17 min.

Is there a direct train between Cambridge and Brighton?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from East Somerville and arriving at Warren Street. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 47 min.

How far is it from Cambridge to Brighton?

The distance between Cambridge and Brighton is 3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cambridge to Brighton without a car is to line 86 bus which takes 17 min and costs $1 - $5.

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

The line 86 bus from Harvard Sq @ Garden St - Dawes Island to Chestnut Hill Ave @ Washington St takes 17 min including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.

Where do I catch the Cambridge to Brighton bus from?

Cambridge to Brighton bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Harvard Sq @ Garden St - Dawes Island station.

Where do I catch the Cambridge to Brighton train from?

Cambridge to Brighton train services, operated by MBTA, depart from East Somerville station.

Where does the Cambridge to Brighton bus arrive?

Cambridge to Brighton bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Chestnut Hill Ave @ Washington St station.

Where does the Cambridge to Brighton train arrive?

Cambridge to Brighton train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Warren Street station.

Where can I stay near Brighton?

There are 1418+ hotels available in Brighton.

Cambridge to Brighton - 4 ways to travel via line 86 bus, tram, taxi, and foot

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There are 4 ways to get from Cambridge to Brighton by bus, tram, taxi, or foot

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Line 86 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Harvard Sq @ Garden St - Dawes Island to Chestnut Hill Ave @ Washington Stbus 86
17 min
$1–5
Tram
1. Take the tram from East Somerville to Warren Streettram B
47 min
$3
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Cambridge to Brightontaxi 3.8 mi
10 min
$14–18
Walk
1. Take the walk from Cambridge to Brightonwalk 3.6 mi
1h 10m

Cambridge to Brighton by bus

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Distance: 2.9 mi
Duration: 17 min

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

MBTA operates a bus from Harvard Sq @ Garden St - Dawes Island to Chestnut Hill Ave @ Washington St every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $1–5 and the journey takes 17 min. Alternatively, MBTA operates a vehicle from East Somerville to Warren Street once daily. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 47 min.

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