There are 3 ways to get from East Boston to Cambridge by subway, tram, taxi, or foot
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East Boston to Cambridge by subway and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from East Boston to Cambridge is to subway and tram which costs $6 and takes 27 min.
The fastest way to get from East Boston to Cambridge is to taxi which takes 9 min and costs $16 - $20.
No, there is no direct train from East Boston to Cambridge. However, there are services departing from Maverick and arriving at Union Square via Government Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27 min.
The distance between East Boston and Cambridge is 4 miles.
The best way to get from East Boston to Cambridge without a car is to subway and tram which takes 27 min and costs $6.
It takes approximately 27 min to get from East Boston to Cambridge, including transfers.
East Boston to Cambridge train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Maverick station.
East Boston to Cambridge train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Government Center station.
There are 1807+ hotels available in Cambridge.
What companies run services between East Boston, MA, USA and Cambridge, MA, USA?
There is no direct connection from East Boston to Cambridge. However, you can take the subway to Government Center, walk to Government Center, then take the vehicle to Union Square. Alternatively, you can then take the taxi to Cambridge.
Subway from Maverick to Government Center
- Ave. Duration
- 5 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
Tram from Government Center to Union Square
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
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