What is the cheapest way to get from Porter Square to Kendall Square?

The cheapest way to get from Porter Square to Kendall Square is to subway which costs $3 and takes 12 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Porter Square to Kendall Square?

The fastest way to get from Porter Square to Kendall Square is to taxi which takes 8 min and costs $12 - $15.

Is there a direct bus between Porter Square and Kendall Square?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Massachusetts Ave opp Beech St and arriving at Prospect St @ Broadway. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 14 min.

Is there a direct train between Porter Square and Kendall Square?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Porter and arriving at Kendall/MIT. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9 min.

How far is it from Porter Square to Kendall Square?

The distance between Porter Square and Kendall Square is 3 miles.

How do I travel from Porter Square to Kendall Square without a car?

The best way to get from Porter Square to Kendall Square without a car is to subway which takes 12 min and costs $3.

How long does it take to get from Porter Square to Kendall Square?

The subway from Porter to Kendall/MIT takes 9 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

Where do I catch the Porter Square to Kendall Square bus from?

Porter Square to Kendall Square bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Massachusetts Ave opp Beech St station.

Where do I catch the Porter Square to Kendall Square train from?

Porter Square to Kendall Square train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Porter station.

Where does the Porter Square to Kendall Square bus arrive?

Porter Square to Kendall Square bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Prospect St @ Broadway station.

Where does the Porter Square to Kendall Square train arrive?

Porter Square to Kendall Square train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Kendall/MIT station.

Where can I stay near Kendall Square?

There are 1571+ hotels available in Kendall Square.

Porter Square to Kendall Square - 4 ways to travel via subway, and line 83 bus

There are 4 ways to get from Porter Square to Kendall Square by subway, bus, taxi, or foot

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Subway
best
1. Take the subway from Porter to Kendall/MITRed Line
12 min
$3
Line 83 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Massachusetts Ave opp Beech St to Prospect St @ Broadway83
14 min
$1–5
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Porter Square to Kendall Square3 mi
8 min
$12–15
Walk
1. Take the foot from Porter Square to Kendall Square2.7 mi
51 min

Porter Square to Kendall Square by foot and subway

1471Weekly Services

12 minAverage Duration

$3Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 3.2 mi
Duration: 12 min

What companies run services between Porter Square, MA, USA and Kendall Square, MA, USA?

MBTA operates a subway from Porter to Kendall/MIT every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 9 min. Alternatively, MBTA operates a bus from Massachusetts Ave opp Beech St to Prospect St @ Broadway every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $1–5 and the journey takes 14 min.

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