Alewife
ADA
Alewife/Cambridge Highlands
Alewife Brook Parkway and Route 2
0 nearby
Chapter VI
Transit Directory
How residents actually get around Cambridge, Massachusetts
What feels different here compared to Boston: Cambridge is smaller and denser. The Red Line isn't just transit — it's the city's spine. Most people live within a 10-minute walk of a station, and they plan their lives around that fact.
How to think about transit tradeoffs: The Red Line is reliable but crowded at rush hour. Buses fill gaps but run less frequently. Biking is fastest for short trips but requires confidence. Most residents combine all three depending on weather and timing.
7T Stations
90+Accessible Businesses
100%ADA Accessible
Red Line
6 Cambridge Stations
Davis
ADA
Davis Square (Somerville)
Holland St and College Ave, Somerville
0 nearby
Porter
ADA
Porter Square
Massachusetts Ave and Somerville Ave
12 nearby
Harvard
ADA
Harvard Square
Massachusetts Ave at Harvard Square
23 nearby
Central
ADA
Central Square
Massachusetts Ave and Prospect St
32 nearby
Kendall/MIT
ADA
Kendall Square
Main St and Broadway
16 nearby
Green Line
1 Cambridge Station
Traveler's Advisory
CharlieCard vs CharlieTicket
Get a reusable CharlieCard for lower fares ($2.40 vs $2.90). Available at major stations.
Day Passes Available
Unlimited 1-day ($12) and 7-day ($22.50) passes for the dedicated explorer.
All Stations Accessible
Every Cambridge station has elevator access for wheelchairs, strollers, and heavy luggage.
Charlie never got off the MTA. His wife still hands him sandwiches.
MBTA Transit Lore
“Did he ever return? No, he never returned, and his fate is still unlearned...”
— The Kingston Trio, on Charlie