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How to Travel from

Boston to Cambridge

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Continue onto Tremont Street
69 m
Turn right onto Beacon Street
91 m
Turn right onto Somerset Street
103 m
Turn right onto Line Street
92 m
Turn left onto Leonard Avenue
140 m
Arrive at destination

Transport providers

Airlines

JetBlue Airways

Website:
jetblue.com/
Plane from General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport to Ronald
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.28–$535.02

Spirit Airlines

Website:
spirit.com
Plane from General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport to Baltimore-Washington
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$89.17–$331.20

American Airlines

Website:
aa.com/
Plane from General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport to Ronald
Ave. Duration:
1h 52m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.39–$522.28

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport to Baltimore-Washington
Ave. Duration:
1h 42m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$76.43–$267.51
Plane from General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport to Ronald
Ave. Duration:
1h 52m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$76.43–$254.77

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport to Washington
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$165.60–$420.37

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport to Baltimore-Washington
Ave. Duration:
1h 37m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$101.91–$343.94
Plane from Manchester Airport to Baltimore-Washington
Ave. Duration:
1h 38m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.86–$496.81
Plane from Theodore Francis Green State Airport to Baltimore-Washington
Ave. Duration:
1h 27m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$121.02–$394.90

Cape Air

Website:
capeair.com/
Plane from General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport to Saranac
Ave. Duration:
1h 31m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.12–$535.02
Plane from General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport to Rutland
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$76.43–$216.56
Plane from General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport to Lebanon
Ave. Duration:
56 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$76.43–$191.08

Train operators

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to BWI
Ave. Duration:
2h 49m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$26.75–$121.02
Train from Washington Union Station to BWI
Ave. Duration:
37 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$6.37–$70.06
Bus from BWI Amtrak Station to Cambridge,
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Train from Boston to Pittsfield
Ave. Duration:
3h 52m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$21.66–$108.28

MBTA

Phone:
+1-617-222-3200
Website:
mbta.com
Train from Park Street to Central
Ave. Duration:
7 min
Frequency:
Every 10 minutes
Estimated price:
$3.32
Train from North Station to Porter
Ave. Duration:
10 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$2.55–$7.01
Train from Government Center to Union
Ave. Duration:
16 min
Frequency:
Every 10 minutes
Estimated price:
$3.32
Bus from Lechmere to Somerville
Ave. Duration:
6 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$1.91–$4.97
Train from South Station to Providence
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$6.24–$16.56
Train from South Station to Worcester
Ave. Duration:
1h 36m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$6.24–$16.56

Amtrak Northeast Regional

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Boston to BWI
Ave. Duration:
7h 42m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$58.60–$267.51
Train from Boston to Ny
Ave. Duration:
4h 27m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$38.22–$254.77
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to BWI
Ave. Duration:
2h 51m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$34.39–$254.77
Train from Washington Union Station to BWI
Ave. Duration:
27 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$16.56–$242.03
Train from South Station to Providence
Ave. Duration:
39 min
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$17.83–$242.03

Amtrak Acela

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Boston to BWI
Ave. Duration:
6h 23m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$95.54–$764.32
Train from Boston to Ny
Ave. Duration:
3h 45m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$59.87–$573.24
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to BWI
Ave. Duration:
2h 27m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$53.50–$535.02
Train from Washington Union Station to BWI
Ave. Duration:
20 min
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$21.66–$382.16
Train from South Station to Providence
Ave. Duration:
33 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$24.20–$394.90

Maryland Transit

Phone:
1-866-743-3682
Website:
mta.maryland.gov
Train from Washington Union Station to BWI
Ave. Duration:
35 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$2.29–$10.19

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority

Phone:
+1 202 466 3876
Website:
wmata.com
Train from Washington Dulles International Airport Metrorail Station, Silver Line Center Platform to Metro
Ave. Duration:
53 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$4.59–$7.01

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from Boston South Buses to Downtown
Ave. Duration:
5h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$16.56–$140.12
Bus from Boston to Burlington
Ave. Duration:
4h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$17.83–$152.86
Bus from South Station, Boston, MA to Port
Ave. Duration:
4h 50m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$16.56–$140.12
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Baltimore
Ave. Duration:
3h 20m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$15.29–$127.39
Bus from Boston to Boston
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$3.95–$70.06
Bus from Boston to Albany
Ave. Duration:
3h 20m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$14.01–$121.02

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Cambridge to Montpelier
Ave. Duration:
3h 35m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$19.11–$76.43
Bus from Boston to New
Ave. Duration:
4h 20m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$21.66–$82.80
Bus from New York Midtown to Baltimore
Ave. Duration:
3h 20m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$20.38–$76.43

Peter Pan Bus Lines

Phone:
1-800-343-9999
Website:
peterpanbus.com
Bus from South Station, Boston, MA to Port
Ave. Duration:
4h 20m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$6.37–$76.43
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Baltimore
Ave. Duration:
3h 20m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$6.37–$70.06
Bus from Union Station, Worcester, MA to Williams
Ave. Duration:
2h 55m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$6.37–$50.95

Megabus

Phone:
+1-877-462-6342
Website:
us.megabus.com
Bus from Boston South Buses to Downtown
Ave. Duration:
3h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$10.19–$61.15

BayRunner Shuttle

Phone:
+1 410-912-6000
Website:
bayrunnershuttle.com
Bus from BWI Amtrak Station to Cambridge,
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$96.81–$100.63
Bus from Baltimore, MD - Greyhound Bus Terminal Downtown to Cambridge,
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$99.36–$105.73
Bus from BWI-Thurgood Marshall Airport to Cambridge,
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$98.09–$100.00

Yankee Trails

Phone:
(800) 822-2400
Website:
yankeetrails.com/charter/bennington-vt/
Bus from Albany-Hamilton St/Greyhound to Hoosick
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Once daily

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Boston to Cambridge?

The cheapest way to get from Boston to Cambridge is to subway which costs $2.84 and takes 7 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Boston to Cambridge?

The fastest way to get from Boston to Cambridge is to line 87 bus which takes 6 min and costs $1.63 - $4.24 .

Is there a direct bus between Boston and Cambridge?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Lechmere and arriving at Somerville Ave @ Stone Ave. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6 min.

Is there a direct train between Boston and Cambridge?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Park Street and arriving at Central. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7 min.

How far is it from Boston to Cambridge?

The distance between Boston and Cambridge is 2 km.

How do I travel from Boston to Cambridge without a car?

The best way to get from Boston to Cambridge without a car is to line 87 bus which takes 6 min and costs $1.63 - $4.24 .

How long does it take to get from Boston to Cambridge?

The line 87 bus from Lechmere to Somerville Ave @ Stone Ave takes 6 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the Boston to Cambridge bus from?

Boston to Cambridge bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Lechmere station.

Where do I catch the Boston to Cambridge train from?

Boston to Cambridge train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Park Street station.

Train or bus from Boston to Cambridge?

The best way to get from Boston to Cambridge is to line 87 bus which takes 6 min and costs $1.63 - $4.24 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $2.17 - $5.98 and takes 10 min.

Where does the Boston to Cambridge bus arrive?

Boston to Cambridge bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Somerville Ave @ Stone Ave station.

Where does the Boston to Cambridge train arrive?

Boston to Cambridge train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Central station.

Where can I stay near Cambridge?

There are 1098+ hotels available in Cambridge. Prices start at $71.70 per night.
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