There are 4 ways to get from Kendall Square to Natick by train, bus, taxi, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from South Station to Natick Centertrain Framingham/Worcester Line
1h 34m$5–11Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from South Station - Bus Terminal Gates 4-6 to Natick Center - South Ave opp Adams Stbus Worcester Line Shuttle
1h 50m$3–7Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kendall Square to Naticktaxi 16.4 mi
29 min$50–65Drive 16.4 mi
- Drive from Kendall Square to Natickcar 16.4 mi
29 min$3–5
Kendall Square to Natick by subway and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kendall Square to Natick is to drive which costs $3 - $5 and takes 29 min.
The fastest way to get from Kendall Square to Natick is to taxi which takes 29 min and costs $50 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Kendall Square station to Natick. However, there are services departing from South Station - Bus Terminal Gates 4-6 and arriving at Natick Center - South Ave opp Adams St via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Kendall Square to Natick. However, there are services departing from Kendall/MIT and arriving at Natick Center via South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 34m.
The distance between Kendall Square and Natick is 20 miles. The road distance is 16.5 miles.
The best way to get from Kendall Square to Natick without a car is to train which takes 1h 34m and costs $5 - $12.
It takes approximately 1h 34m to get from Kendall Square to Natick, including transfers.
Kendall Square to Natick bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from South Station - Bus Terminal Gates 4-6.
Kendall Square to Natick train services, operated by MBTA, depart from South Station.
The best way to get from Kendall Square to Natick is to train which takes 1h 34m and costs $5 - $12. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $3 - $8 and takes 1h 50m.
What companies run services between Kendall Square, MA, USA and Natick, MA, USA?
MBTA operates a train from South Station to Natick Center hourly. Tickets cost $3–9 and the journey takes 42 min. Alternatively, MBTA operates a bus from South Station - Bus Terminal Gates 4-6 to Natick Center - South Ave opp Adams St 3 times a day. Tickets cost $1–5 and the journey takes 43 min.
Train from South Station to Natick Center
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–9
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–9
Bus from South Station - Bus Terminal Gates 4-6 to Natick Center - South Ave opp Adams St
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
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Booking & Getting There
Kendall Square to Natick bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Natick Center - South Ave opp Adams St station.
Kendall Square to Natick train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Natick Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kendall Square to Natick is 17 miles. It takes approximately 29 min to drive from Kendall Square to Natick.
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