There are 4 ways to get from Lancaster to Cambridge by train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Shirley to Portertrain Fitchburg Line
1h 13m$34–46Drive 33.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Lancaster to Cambridgecar 33.7 mi
52 min$7–9Bus
- Take the bus from Downtown Clinton to Union Stationbus Clinton-Worcester Commuter Shuttle
- Take the bus from Worcester Union Station to Bostonbus Greyhound US0240 / ...
2h 11m$18–35Taxi
- Take the taxi from Lancaster to Cambridgetaxi 33.7 mi
52 min$100–130
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lancaster to Cambridge is to drive which costs $6 - $9 and takes 52 min.
The fastest way to get from Lancaster to Cambridge is to drive which takes 52 min and costs $6 - $9.
No, there is no direct bus from Lancaster to Cambridge. However, there are services departing from Downtown Clinton and arriving at Boston via Worcester Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Lancaster to Cambridge. However, there are services departing from Shirley and arriving at Porter via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 13m.
The distance between Lancaster and Cambridge is 45 miles. The road distance is 33.9 miles.
The best way to get from Lancaster to Cambridge without a car is to train which takes 1h 13m and costs $30 - $50.
It takes approximately 1h 13m to get from Lancaster to Cambridge, including transfers.
Lancaster to Cambridge bus services, operated by Montachusett Regional Transit Authority, depart from Downtown Clinton station.
Lancaster to Cambridge train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Shirley station.
The best way to get from Lancaster to Cambridge is to train which takes 1h 13m and costs $30 - $50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $18 - $40 and takes 2h 11m.
What companies run services between Lancaster, MA, USA and Cambridge, MA, USA?
MBTA operates a train from Shirley to Porter every 2 hours. Tickets cost $6–13 and the journey takes 59 min. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Lancaster to Boston via Downtown Clinton and Worcester Union Station in around 2h 11m.
Train from Shirley to Porter
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–13
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $6–13
Bus from Downtown Clinton to Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Website
- Montachusett Regional Transit Authority
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Worcester Union Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–12
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Worcester Union Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–21
- Website
- Peter Pan
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Worcester Union Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $6–11
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Estimated price
- $100–130
Worcester Green Cab
- Phone
- +1 508-459-1611
Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1 508-754-3211
- Website
- yellowcabworcester.com
Ready & Ride Transportation Inc.
- Phone
- +1 508 754 1414
- Website
- readyandride.com
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More Questions & Answers
Lancaster to Cambridge bus services, operated by Montachusett Regional Transit Authority, arrive at Union Station.
Lancaster to Cambridge train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Porter station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lancaster to Cambridge is 34 miles. It takes approximately 52 min to drive from Lancaster to Cambridge.
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