There are 4 ways to get from Cambridge to Lawrence by train, bus (Greyhound), car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from North Station to Lawrencetrain Haverhill Line
59 min$5–11Bus, line 24 bus
- Take the bus from Boston to Robert B Kennedy Bus Transfer Centerbus Greyhound US0256S
- Take the bus from Robert B. Kennedy Transfer Center to NECC Common Street HUBbus 24
1h 43m$5–10Drive 26.3 mi
- Drive from Cambridge to Lawrencecar 26.3 mi
33 min$5–7Taxi
- Take the taxi from Cambridge to Lawrencetaxi 26.3 mi
33 min$80–100
Cambridge to Lawrence by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cambridge to Lawrence is to drive which costs $4 - $7 and takes 33 min.
The fastest way to get from Cambridge to Lawrence is to drive which takes 33 min and costs $4 - $7.
No, there is no direct bus from Cambridge to Lawrence. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at NECC Common Street HUB via Robert B. Kennedy Transfer Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 43m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from North Station station and arriving at Lawrence. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 59 min.
The distance between Cambridge and Lawrence is 27 miles. The road distance is 26.5 miles.
The best way to get from Cambridge to Lawrence without a car is to train which takes 59 min and costs $5 - $11.
The train from North Station to Lawrence takes 59 min including transfers and departs every two hours.
Cambridge to Lawrence bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Boston station.
Cambridge to Lawrence train services, operated by MBTA, depart from North Station.
The best way to get from Cambridge to Lawrence is to train which takes 59 min and costs $5 - $11. Alternatively, you can bus and line 24 bus, which costs $5 - $10 and takes 1h 43m.
What companies run services between Cambridge, MA, USA and Lawrence, MA, USA?
MBTA operates a train from North Station to Lawrence every 2 hours. Tickets cost $5–11 and the journey takes 59 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Boston to NECC Common Street HUB via Robert B Kennedy Bus Transfer Center and Robert B. Kennedy Transfer Center in around 1h 43m.
Train from North Station to Lawrence
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $5–11
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $5–11
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Boston to Robert B Kennedy Bus Transfer Center
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $4–8
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 978-469-6878
- [email protected]
- Website
- Merrimack Valley Transit
Bus from Robert B. Kennedy Transfer Center to NECC Common Street HUB
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Merrimack Valley Transit
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More Questions & Answers
Cambridge to Lawrence bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Robert B Kennedy Bus Transfer Center station.
Cambridge to Lawrence train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Lawrence station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cambridge to Lawrence is 26 miles. It takes approximately 33 min to drive from Cambridge to Lawrence.
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