There are 5 ways to get from Northeastern University to Kendall Square by bus, tram, taxi, or foot
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Line 1 bus
best- Take the bus from Massachusetts Ave @ St Botolph St to 77 Massachusetts Avebus 1
14 min$1–5Tram via Park Street
- Take the tram from Northeastern University to Park Streettram E
23 min$5Taxi
- Take the taxi from Northeastern University to Kendall Squaretaxi 2.6 mi
7 min$10–13Walk
- Take the walk from Northeastern University to Kendall Squarewalk 2.2 mi
43 minTram
- Take the tram from Northeastern University to Lechmeretram E
29 min$3
Northeastern University to Kendall Square by foot and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Northeastern University to Kendall Square is to tram which costs $3 and takes 29 min.
The fastest way to get from Northeastern University to Kendall Square is to taxi which takes 7 min and costs $10 - $13.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Massachusetts Ave @ St Botolph St and arriving at 77 Massachusetts Ave. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Northeastern University and arriving at Lechmere. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 27 min.
The distance between Northeastern University and Kendall Square is 2 miles.
The best way to get from Northeastern University to Kendall Square without a car is to line 1 bus which takes 14 min and costs $1 - $5.
The line 1 bus from Massachusetts Ave @ St Botolph St to 77 Massachusetts Ave takes 9 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.
Northeastern University to Kendall Square bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Massachusetts Ave @ St Botolph St station.
Northeastern University to Kendall Square train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Northeastern University station.
Northeastern University to Kendall Square bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at 77 Massachusetts Ave station.
What companies run services between Northeastern University, MA, USA and Kendall Square, MA, USA?
MBTA operates a bus from Massachusetts Ave @ St Botolph St to 77 Massachusetts Ave every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $1–5 and the journey takes 9 min. Alternatively, MBTA operates a vehicle from Northeastern University to Park Street every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 14 min.
Tram from Northeastern University to Park Street
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
Tram from Northeastern University to Lechmere
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
Bus from Massachusetts Ave @ St Botolph St to 77 Massachusetts Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 9 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
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Northeastern University to Kendall Square train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Park Street station.
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