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Getting Around

PUBLIC TRANSIT

The best way to see Cambridge is to utilize the public transit system. 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 West Cambridge. The Green Line of the subway connects Boston and East Cambridge. The bus system is convenient to all parts of Cambridge and provides accessibility to Boston.

Boston's MBTA - or the "T" as we call it - is America's first and most complete public transit system. Trace its history of mobility back to 1631, the MBTA is proud to carry its tradition of innovation and top-quality service into the new century.

Bus and Subway Service run from 5:30am to 12:30am Monday-Saturday; 6:00am to 12:30am Sundays.

Fare for the subway or bus is a one way flat fee regardless of area traveled. 1-day or 7-day passes are available and are good for unlimited subway and bus travel. Visit an MBTA full-service, in-station fare vending machine to purchase a CharlieCard, your T pass to the whole city. mbta.com

Red Line Suspension

No train service between JFK/UMass and Braintree, Sep 6–29. Shuttle Buses are available between Braintree, Quincy Adams, Quincy Center, Wollaston, North Quincy, and Ashmont. Commuter Rail will be free to ride. Visit MBTA.com for more information and for commuter rail schedules.

There will be increased subway service on the Ashmont Branch in order to maintain train frequency through the Red Line core between JFK/UMass and Alewife. Trains will operate at about an eight-minute frequency between Ashmont and Alewife.

Accessible vans will be available to riders. Please see station personnel for assistance.

There will be no direct shuttle bus service to or from JFK/UMass. Riders boarding or disembarking at JFK/UMass should utilize the fare-free Commuter Rail when possible.

DISTANCES

  • Boston, MA – 2 miles

  • Providence, RI – 40 miles

  • Manchester, NH – 45 miles

  • Hyannis, MA – 60 miles

  • New York, NY – 190 miles

ACCESSIBILITY

Businesses on this site are listed as having “Wheelchair Accessible” if they identified themselves as wheelchair accessible. Please contact the venue directly for details about the specific accommodations that are available.

ACCESSIBLE CAMBRIDGE TAXI (ACT)

For a wheelchair-accessible taxicab 800 616 1228

Accessible Cambridge Taxi link

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. 617 349 4692 TTY 617 492 0235 http://www.cambridgema.gov/DHSP/programsforadults/ccpd.aspx