What is the cheapest way to get from Kendall Square to Alewife Station?

The cheapest way to get from Kendall Square to Alewife Station is to subway which costs $3 and takes 15 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Kendall Square to Alewife Station?

The fastest way to get from Kendall Square to Alewife Station is to taxi which takes 12 min and costs $16 - $20.

Is there a direct bus between Kendall Square and Alewife Station?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Prospect St @ Gardner Rd and arriving at Rindge Ave @ Russell Field. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 25 min.

Is there a direct train between Kendall Square and Alewife Station?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Kendall/MIT and arriving at Alewife. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 15 min.

How far is it from Kendall Square to Alewife Station?

The distance between Kendall Square and Alewife Station is 5 miles.

How do I travel from Kendall Square to Alewife Station without a car?

The best way to get from Kendall Square to Alewife Station without a car is to subway which takes 15 min and costs $3.

How long does it take to get from Kendall Square to Alewife Station?

The subway from Kendall/MIT to Alewife takes 15 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

Where do I catch the Kendall Square to Alewife Station bus from?

Kendall Square to Alewife Station bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Prospect St @ Gardner Rd station.

Where do I catch the Kendall Square to Alewife Station train from?

Kendall Square to Alewife Station train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Kendall/MIT station.

Where does the Kendall Square to Alewife Station bus arrive?

Kendall Square to Alewife Station bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Rindge Ave @ Russell Field station.

Where does the Kendall Square to Alewife Station train arrive?

Kendall Square to Alewife Station train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Alewife station.

Where can I stay near Alewife Station?

There are 1807+ hotels available in Alewife Station.

Kendall Square to Alewife Station - 4 ways to travel via subway

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There are 4 ways to get from Kendall Square to Alewife Station by subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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Subway
best
1. Take the subway from Kendall/MIT to Alewifesubway Red Line
15 min
$3
Line 83 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Prospect St @ Gardner Rd to Rindge Ave @ Russell Fieldbus 83
30 min
$1–5
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Kendall Square to Alewife Stationtaxi 4.3 mi
12 min
$16–20
Walk
1. Take the walk from Kendall Square to Alewife Stationwalk 3.9 mi
1h 16m

Kendall Square to Alewife Station by subway

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Distance: 4.7 mi
Duration: 15 min

What companies run services between Kendall Square, MA, USA and Alewife Station, MA, USA?

MBTA operates a subway from Kendall/MIT to Alewife every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 15 min. Alternatively, MBTA operates a bus from Prospect St @ Gardner Rd to Rindge Ave @ Russell Field every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $1–5 and the journey takes 25 min.

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