How to get fromMattapan to Cambridgeby bus, subway, taxi, car, or tram

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There are 5 ways to get from Mattapan to Cambridge by bus, subway, taxi, car, or tram

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Line 28 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Blue Hill Ave opp Woodhaven St to Rugglesbus 28
41 min
$1–5
Line 24 bus, subway
1. Take the bus from River St opp Gladeside Ave to Ashmontbus 15 / ...
2. Take the subway from Ashmont to Centralsubway Red Line
41 min
$5–7
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Mattapan to Cambridgetaxi 8.5 mi
23 min
$29–35
Drive 8.5 mi
1. Drive from Mattapan to Cambridgecar 8.5 mi
23 min
$2–3
Tram, subway
1. Take the tram from Capen Street to Ashmonttram Mattapan Line
2. Take the subway from Ashmont to Centralsubway Red Line
41 min
$5

Mattapan to Cambridge by bus

702Weekly Buses

41 minAverage Duration

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Distance: 5.8 mi
Duration: 41 min

What companies run services between Mattapan, MA, USA and Cambridge, MA, USA?

MBTA operates a bus from Blue Hill Ave opp Woodhaven St to Ruggles every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $1–5 and the journey takes 41 min.

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