There are 4 ways to get from Natick to Kendall Square by bus, train, taxi, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Natick Center - South Ave @ Washington St to South Station - Bus Terminal Gates 4-6bus Worcester Line Shuttle
54 min$5–7Drive 16.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Natick to Kendall Squarecar 16.2 mi
29 min$3–5Train
- Take the train from Natick Center to South Stationtrain Framingham/Worcester Line
56 min$6–12Taxi
- Take the taxi from Natick to Kendall Squaretaxi 16.2 mi
29 min$50–65
Natick to Kendall Square by bus and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Natick to Kendall Square is to drive which costs $3 - $5 and takes 29 min.
The fastest way to get from Natick to Kendall Square is to taxi which takes 29 min and costs $50 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Natick to Kendall Square station. However, there are services departing from Natick Center - South Ave @ Washington St and arriving at South Station - Bus Terminal Gates 4-6 via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 54 min.
No, there is no direct train from Natick to Kendall Square. However, there are services departing from Natick Center and arriving at Kendall/MIT via South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 56 min.
The distance between Natick and Kendall Square is 19 miles. The road distance is 16.3 miles.
The best way to get from Natick to Kendall Square without a car is to bus which takes 54 min and costs $4 - $8.
It takes approximately 54 min to get from Natick to Kendall Square, including transfers.
Natick to Kendall Square bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Natick Center - South Ave @ Washington St station.
Natick to Kendall Square train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Natick Center station.
The best way to get from Natick to Kendall Square is to bus which takes 54 min and costs $4 - $8. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $6 - $12 and takes 56 min.
What companies run services between Natick, MA, USA and Kendall Square, MA, USA?
MBTA operates a bus from Natick Center - South Ave @ Washington St to South Station - Bus Terminal Gates 4-6 3 times a day. Tickets cost $1–5 and the journey takes 44 min. Alternatively, MBTA operates a train from Natick Center to South Station hourly. Tickets cost $3–9 and the journey takes 46 min.
Train from Natick Center to South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–9
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–9
Bus from Natick Center - South Ave @ Washington St to South Station - Bus Terminal Gates 4-6
- Ave. Duration
- 44 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
Natick to Kendall Square bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at South Station - Bus Terminal Gates 4-6.
Natick to Kendall Square train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at South Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Natick to Kendall Square is 16 miles. It takes approximately 29 min to drive from Natick to Kendall Square.
There are 1778+ hotels available in Kendall Square.