There are 4 ways to get from Cambridge to Maynard by train, bus, taxi, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Porter to South Actontrain Fitchburg Line
42 min$13–22Drive 20.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Cambridge to Maynardcar 20.1 mi
34 min$4–6Line 70 bus, taxi
- Take the bus from Western Ave @ Green St to Carter St opp Waltham Stationbus 70
- Take the taxi from Carter St opp Waltham Station to Maynardtaxi
59 min$42–59Taxi
- Take the taxi from Cambridge to Maynardtaxi 20.1 mi
34 min$65–80
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cambridge to Maynard is to drive which costs $3 - $6 and takes 34 min.
The fastest way to get from Cambridge to Maynard is to drive which takes 34 min and costs $3 - $6.
No, there is no direct train from Cambridge to Maynard. However, there are services departing from Porter and arriving at South Acton via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 42 min.
The distance between Cambridge and Maynard is 24 miles. The road distance is 20.2 miles.
The best way to get from Cambridge to Maynard without a car is to train which takes 42 min and costs $13 - $22.
It takes approximately 42 min to get from Cambridge to Maynard, including transfers.
Cambridge to Maynard train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Porter station.
Cambridge to Maynard train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at South Acton station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cambridge to Maynard is 20 miles. It takes approximately 34 min to drive from Cambridge to Maynard.
There are 150+ hotels available in Maynard.
What companies run services between Cambridge, MA, USA and Maynard, MA, USA?
MBTA operates a train from Porter to South Acton hourly. Tickets cost $4–10 and the journey takes 38 min.
Train from Porter to South Acton
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–10
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $4–10
Bus from Western Ave @ Green St to Carter St opp Waltham Station
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Estimated price
- $40–80
Boston Cab
- Phone
- +1 617-536-5010
- Website
- bostoncab.us
Boston Cab
- Phone
- +1 617-536-5010
- Website
- bostoncab.us
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