There are 3 ways to get from Kendall Square to Westwood by train, taxi, or car
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kendall Square to Westwood is to drive which costs $2 - $4 and takes 27 min.
The fastest way to get from Kendall Square to Westwood is to taxi which takes 27 min and costs $45 - $60.
No, there is no direct train from Kendall Square to Westwood. However, there are services departing from Kendall/MIT and arriving at Islington via South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 29m.
The distance between Kendall Square and Westwood is 17 miles. The road distance is 14.6 miles.
The best way to get from Kendall Square to Westwood without a car is to train which takes 1h 29m and costs $16 - $26.
It takes approximately 1h 29m to get from Kendall Square to Westwood, including transfers.
Kendall Square to Westwood train services, operated by MBTA, depart from South Station.
Kendall Square to Westwood train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Islington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kendall Square to Westwood is 15 miles. It takes approximately 27 min to drive from Kendall Square to Westwood.
There are 1291+ hotels available in Westwood.
What companies run services between Kendall Square, MA, USA and Westwood, MA, USA?
MBTA operates a train from South Station to Islington hourly. Tickets cost $2–8 and the journey takes 37 min.
Train from South Station to Islington
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–8
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–8
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