There are 3 ways to get from Cambridge to East Boston by tram, subway, taxi, or foot
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Cambridge to East Boston by tram and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cambridge to East Boston is to tram and subway which costs $6 and takes 23 min.
The fastest way to get from Cambridge to East Boston is to taxi which takes 10 min and costs $17 - $21.
No, there is no direct train from Cambridge to East Boston. However, there are services departing from Union Square and arriving at Maverick via Government Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23 min.
The distance between Cambridge and East Boston is 4 miles.
The best way to get from Cambridge to East Boston without a car is to tram and subway which takes 23 min and costs $6.
It takes approximately 23 min to get from Cambridge to East Boston, including transfers.
Cambridge to East Boston train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Union Square station.
Cambridge to East Boston train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Government Center station.
There are 1830+ hotels available in East Boston.
What companies run services between Cambridge, MA, USA and East Boston, MA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Cambridge to East Boston. However, you can take the vehicle to Government Center, walk to Government Center, then take the subway to Maverick. Alternatively, you can then take the taxi to East Boston.
Tram from Union Square to Government Center
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
Subway from Government Center to Maverick
- Ave. Duration
- 5 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
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