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How to get fromCambridge to Lexingtonby bus, taxi, car, or subway

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There are 4 ways to get from Cambridge to Lexington by bus, taxi, car, or subway

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  1. Line 62 bus

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    1. Take the bus from Alewife to Massachusetts Ave @ Lexington Post Officebus bus 62 / ...
    17 min
    $1–5

  2. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Cambridge to Lexingtontaxi taxi 9.3 mi
    16 min
    $30–40

  3. Drive 9.3 mi

    1. Drive from Cambridge to Lexingtoncar car 9.3 mi
    16 min
    $2–3

  4. Subway, line 62 bus

    1. Take the subway from Harvard to Alewifesubway subway Red Line
    2. Take the bus from Alewife to Massachusetts Ave @ Lexington Post Officebus bus 62 / ...
    44 min
    $3–7

Cambridge to Lexington by bus

Calendar280Weekly Buses
Duration17 minAverage Duration
Ticket$1Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 6.6 mi
  • Duration: 17 min

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

MBTA operates a bus from Alewife to Massachusetts Ave @ Lexington Post Office every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $1–5 and the journey takes 17 min.

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