Getting to and Around Cambridge, MA
Getting to Cambridge
It has never been easier to get to Cambridge, Massachusetts!
Known as the “Gateway to New England”, traveling to the Boston and Cambridge area is possible by air, rail, bus or car.
Our close proximity to other major East Coast cities makes Cambridge a great place to start or end your U.S. East Coast trip!
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Table Cell
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 By Air |
 By Rail |
 By bus |
 By Car |
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Boston, MA 2 miles (3.2 km) |
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10 minutes |
12 minutes |
14 minutes |
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Providence, RI 40 miles (64.4 km) |
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1 hours |
75 minutes |
1 hours |
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Manchester, NH 45 miles (72.4 km) |
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1.5 hours |
1.2 hours |
1 hour |
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Portland, ME 110 miles (177 km) |
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2.5 hours |
2 hours |
2 hours |
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New York, NY 215 miles (346 km) |
50 minutes |
4.5 hours |
4 hours |
4 hours |
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Washington, D.C. 440 miles (708 km) |
2 hours |
7.5 hours |
8.5 hours |
8 hours |
By Air
New England’s largest transportation center, Logan International Airport, is located just 8 miles from Cambridge and boasts nonstop international service from 54 destinations and nonstop domestic service from 77 destinations across 40 different airlines.
Once you arrive at Boston Logan Airport, you can easily take the MBTA (or “T”, as we call it), rent a car, taxi, or use a rideshare to get to Cambridge.
BOSTON LOGAN INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
OTHER REGIONAL AIRPORTS
These regional airports also service the Greater Boston area and Cambridge:
Manchester-Boston Regional Airport
(Manchester, NH)
T.F. Green Airport
(Providence, RI)
Worcester Regional Airport
(Worcester, MA)
By Rail
Amtrak provides rail service into Boston, and includes the high-speed train Acela which travels along the Northeast Corridor between Boston, Washington D.C., and New York City. From cities west and south, trains arrive at Boston’s South Station. From South Station, get to Cambridge on the subway’s Red Line or in a taxi or rideshare. From cities north of Boston, trains arrive at North Station, which also offers a taxi stand as well as a connection to the subway’s Green Line.
The MBTA’s Commuter Rail connects cities throughout the Metro Boston area with Cambridge and Boston.
By Bus
Many companies offer bus service into Boston’s South Station. You can get to Cambridge from South Station by switching to the subway’s Red Line, or taking a taxi or rideshare.
By Car
For detailed driving directions, we recommend utilizing GPS apps such as Waze, Google Maps or Apple Maps.
FROM THE WEST
The Massachusetts Turnpike, or Masspike, is Interstate Highway 90, and 90 East runs parallel to Cambridge and ends in Boston.
FROM THE NORTH
From the northwest, Interstate 93 South passes Cambridge and enters downtown Boston from Canada through Vermont, New Hampshire and northern Massachusetts. From Maine and points northeast, take Interstate 95 South to Interstate 93 South.
FROM THE SOUTH
Take Interstate 95 North to Interstate 93 North.
Find information on parking in Cambridge here.
Public Transit
The best way to see Cambridge is to utilize the public transit system, either the subway (or “T”) or public bus.
The ‘T’
THE RED LINE
The Red Line of the subway serves as the quick (5 minutes!) and easy link between Boston and Cambridge with stops in Kendall Square, Central Square, Harvard Square, Porter Square and North Cambridge.
The Green Line
The Green Line of the subway connects Boston and East Cambridge.
Find out more about the “T” including rates, hours of operation and more by visiting the MBTA T page.
MBTA “T” Accessibility:
- Portable Bridge plates that span the gap between the platform and the train are available. Contact the MBTA station personnel or train staff if you require the use of a bridge plate
- Escalators, ramps, and elevators are available in a growing number of stations
- Dedicated seating areas for customers who use wheeled mobility devices are available in every cart
- Automated audio and visual announcements of train stops, destinations, and arrival times are provided
- Service animals are always welcome on MBTA vehicles and property during all hours of operation
- Check for accessibility features along your route here.
Bus, Taxi, Rideshare & EZRide
The bus system is convenient to all parts of Cambridge and provides accessibility to Boston. Find out more about the bus including stops, rates, hours of operation and more by visiting the MBTA bus page.
Both taxis and rideshares (Uber + Lyft) are options when traveling in and around Cambridge.
EZRide is a fare-free shuttle connecting North Station in Boston to Cambridgeport via Lechmere and Kendall Square.
Bus Accessibility:
- Buses can be lowered for easier boarding and exiting
- Onboard ramps are available at the front door of each bus
- 2 areas where wheeled mobility devices can be secured are available on every bus
- Digital displays and automated announcements that share key route and stop information are provided
Bluebikes
Bluebikes is an accessible, affordable and sustainable transportation option for biking in Cambridge and around the Metro Boston area. In fact, Cambridge was ranked #28 out of all U.S. cities for bicycling in 2024 by People for Bikes, as there are over 13 miles of dedicated bike lanes throughout the City.
You can borrow a bike from any Bluebikes station and drop it off at a different station near your destination. Bluebikes is a great way to explore Cambridge (and beyond!) without having to worry about storing or maintaining your own bike.
Cambridge Commission for Persons with Disabilities (CCPD)
The CCPD serves as a community resource to address access, equal rights and other issues of concern to people with disabilities.