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

The cheapest way to get from Boston to Cambridge Common is to subway which costs $3 and takes 13 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Boston to Cambridge Common is to taxi which takes 11 min and costs $15 - $19.

Is there a direct bus between Boston and Cambridge Common?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from South Station - Bus Terminal Gate 37 station and arriving at 16 Eliot St. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 20 min.

Is there a direct train between Boston and Cambridge Common?

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

How far is it from Boston to Cambridge Common?

The distance between Boston and Cambridge Common is 4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Boston to Cambridge Common without a car is to subway which takes 13 min and costs $3.

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

The subway from Park Street to Harvard takes 10 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

Where do I catch the Boston to Cambridge Common bus from?

Boston to Cambridge Common bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from South Station - Bus Terminal Gate 37.

Where do I catch the Boston to Cambridge Common train from?

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

Where does the Boston to Cambridge Common bus arrive?

Boston to Cambridge Common bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at 16 Eliot St station.

Where does the Boston to Cambridge Common train arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Cambridge Common?

There are 1842+ hotels available in Cambridge Common.

Boston to Cambridge Common - 5 ways to travel via subway, bus, taxi, and foot

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There are 5 ways to get from Boston to Cambridge Common by subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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Subway
best
1. Take the subway from Park Street to Harvardsubway Red Line
13 min
$3
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from South Station - Bus Terminal Gate 37 to 16 Eliot Stbus Red Line Shuttle
28 min
$1–5
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Boston to Cambridge Commontaxi 4.1 mi
11 min
$15–19
Walk
1. Take the foot from Boston to Cambridge Commonwalk 3.6 mi
1h 9m
Bus via Park Street - Tremont St opp Hamilton Pl
1. Take the bus from Park Street - Tremont St opp Hamilton Pl to Massachusetts Ave opp Holyoke Stbus Red Line Shuttle
36 min
$1–5

Boston to Cambridge Common by subway and foot

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13 minAverage Duration

$3Cheapest Price

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Distance: 3.5 mi
Duration: 13 min

What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and Cambridge Common, MA, USA?

MBTA operates a subway from Park Street to Harvard every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 10 min. Alternatively, MBTA operates a bus from South Station - Bus Terminal Gate 37 to 16 Eliot St every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $1–5 and the journey takes 20 min.

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