Alewife
Station
Alewife/Cambridge Highlands District
Station Information
Station Address
Alewife Brook Parkway and Route 2
Transit Line
MBTA Red Line
Accessibility Features
Full elevator access available for wheelchairs, strollers, and luggage
Commuter's Guide
4-6 min
Between trains
8-12 min
Between trains
As the terminus, you're guaranteed a seat if you board here. Garage fills by 8:30 AM on weekdays — arrive early or take the bus.
The 2,700-space parking garage ($9/day) connects directly to the station. The Alewife Brook Reservation path starts outside — lovely for walking or biking to Fresh Pond.
Travel Times from Alewife
Bus Connections
Covered bike cages available (CharlieCard access). Minuteman Bikeway trailhead is right outside — connects to Arlington, Lexington, and Bedford.
2,700 spaces at $9/day. Fills by 8:30 AM. Weekend parking is free. EV chargers on Level 2.
Station Lore
The terminus where Cambridge meets the wilderness of Arlington.
Attractions Nearby
Where to Eat
At a Glance
“The train is never late; the schedule is merely optimistic.”
“He may ride forever 'neath the streets of Boston...”
— Charlie on the MTA, 1949