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How to get fromEast Boston to Kendall Squareby ferry, taxi, subway, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from East Boston to Kendall Square by ferry, taxi, subway, or bus

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  1. Ferry, taxi

    best
    1. Take the ferry from East Boston to Long Wharfferry ferry East Boston Ferry
    2. Take the taxi from Long Wharf to Kendall Squaretaxi taxi
    15 min
    $13–21

  2. Subway

    cheapest
    1. Take the subway from Maverick to Statesubway subway Blue Line
    2. Take the subway from Park Street to Kendall/MITsubway subway Red Line
    18 min
    $5

  3. Bus, subway

    1. Take the bus from Airport to South Stationbus bus Sl3
    2. Take the subway from South Station to Kendall/MITsubway subway Red Line
    29 min
    $5–7

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from East Boston to Kendall Squaretaxi taxi 3.1 mi
    7 min
    $12–15

  5. Line 116 bus, subway

    1. Take the bus from Meridian St @ Liverpool St to Maverickbus bus 114 / ...
    2. Take the subway from Maverick to Government Centersubway subway
    3. Take the subway from Park Street to Kendall/MITsubway subway
    25 min
    $11–13

East Boston to Kendall Square by subway and foot

Calendar1378Weekly Services
Duration18 minAverage Duration
Ticket$5Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2.6 mi
  • Duration: 15 min

What companies run services between East Boston, MA, USA and Kendall Square, MA, USA?

You can take a subway from Maverick to Kendall/MIT via State and Park Street in around 18 min.

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