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The T (MBTA - Greater Boston's public transportation system) is a great way to get to Cambridge from Boston. Although walkable over the Charles River, the subway has quite a few stops for the different areas of Cambridge.
The Red Line on the T was named for the Harvard University school color and nickname of "crimson". This was done during the time when the line ended at Harvard. Now, the Red Line has 3 more stops after Harvard Square, but has always kept its name of the "Red Line".
Once crossing the Charles River, the Red Line makes the following stops - traveling through Cambridge and into nearby Somerville and running mainly along Mass Ave:
Kendall/MIT
Central
Harvard
Porter
Davis
Alewife
Currently (2006) a subway ride costs $1.25 and tokens can be purchased at the kiosks at each stop.
Buses also run on a regualr basis and the #1 is the main Mass Ave line connecting Boston to Cambridge and ending at Harvard Square. Fare is currently 90 cents.
Please visit the MBTA's website for more information regarding fares/maps/passes. Leave a Comment
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 by SullyBiz
The cost for a ride is $2 and transfers at main stops are free as you don't leave the station (i.e Park Street). Starting Jan. 1, 2007 they have introduced the new "Charlie Card." Fares are cheaper ($1.70) if you purchase this card with a stored value of $5, $10, or $20. There is also a links pass which costs $9 for 1 day or $15 for the week. This gives you unlimited travel on the T, local bus, Inner Harbor Ferry, and small area of the commuter rail.
For purchasing info. the website is easy to navigate and should prove useful to anyone riding the T.
(The no. 1 bus also runs up and down Mass Ave. and is a good alternative when traveling from one square to the next in or beyond Cambridge. Bus fare is $1.50 or $1.25 with the Charlie Card ).
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 the "T" route map by rwlittle
Each of these lines will move you from Cambridge to Somerville, Boston, Brookline, and points beyond, as the map shows.
For pricing and route info, check out the MBTA website. Leave a Comment
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 by RhondaRuth
Finally ... a view of Cambridge and M.I.T. from the Harvard Bridge in Boston. Walked over on my lunch hour.
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 by Alcinoe
There is a very good public transportation system (called the 'T')which connects Boston with nearby towns including Cambridge. There are trains, buses and a subway system. The subway connects to the airport and to the trains.
To get to Harvard Square in Cambridge, take the Red Line to the Harvard stop. (The trains stopping at Harvard usually say 'Alewife' on them). This will bring you right to the heart of Harvard Square. Here is the address for the subway (metro) map: http://www.mbta.com/Schedmaps/subway/index.cfm
Take public transportation or walk. There are a few bike lanes in the city, but you have to be careful of the cars. Leave a Comment Theme: Train
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If you're already in Boston and you have a car, you can take Storrow Drive and get off at Massachusetts Ave. After you cross Harvard Bridge, you'll be in Cambridge and at MIT.
Driving in Boston is insane, especially with the big dig and all kinds of nonsense constructions projects going on. Don't bother with a rental car, you can take the T (subway) from Logan into the city, and the bus system is pretty good too. Leave a Comment Theme: Train
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The 'T' is the nickname of the Subway system in Cambridge and Boston. It's a part of the Massachusetts Bay Transporation Authority, which is also responsible for the bus system.
Everyone told us that the streets around Cambrige are difficult to navigate by car because they don't really follow any pattern, the drivers seem to be inpatient, and the streets change their names without any warning. So, don't drive if you don't have to! The T offers a safe, convenient, cheap, and easy-to-use transporation alternative, and is actually the preferred way of getting around for many tourists. How cheap? In 2002, it only cost $1 to ride it.
Some T station geography
The Havard Square station is located in the heart of Cambridge at (you guessed it) Harvard Square. The same line inbound to Boston will take you by the M.I.T. (Kendall) Station, and the Park Station (Boston Common), and eventually to the South Station (Amtrak train/bus station).
Remember that the 'inbound' T takes you into Boston, and 'outbound' T takes you back to Cambridge (or out into the other suburbs). I believe the line we used was the Orange line. It was adequate for us to get around Cambridge and Boston. Leave a Comment Theme: Subway/MetroPhone: (617) 222-5215Website: www.mbta.com
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Parking around Harvard is quite limited, so it is wise to use the "T" (Boston's subway) when visiting. Take the Red line & get off on Harvard Square. If you do decide to bring a car during your visit, there are hourly parking garages that you can avail of in the Harvard Square area.
Here's a list of parking garages with their posted on-line rates:
1.) Harvard Square Parking Garage, [(617) 491-0298], 1 Bennett Street, Cambridge
http://www.harvardsquareparking.com/
http://www.harvardsquareparking.com/rates/2009_rates.pdf
2.) Church Street Parking Lot, [(617) 723-1488], 41 Church Street, Cambridge
http://www.pilgrimparking.com/facilities/church_street/index.php
3.) Holyoke Center Parking Garage, [(617) 723-1488], just off Harvard Square between Massachusetts Ave and Mt. Auburn Street. Enter on Holyoke St.
http://www.pilgrimparking.com/facilities/holyoke/index.phpr />
4.) University Place Garage, [(617) 491-0801], 124 Mt. Auburn Street, Cambridge
http://www.harvardsquare.com/Home/Services/University-Place-Garage.aspx
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