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How to get fromKendall Square to Boston Commonby subway, taxi, foot, or tram

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There are 4 ways to get from Kendall Square to Boston Common by subway, taxi, foot, or tram

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  1. Subway

    best
    1. Take the subway from Kendall/MIT to Park Streetsubway subway Red Line
    7 min
    $3
  2. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Kendall Square to Boston Commontaxi taxi 1.9 mi
    4 min
    $8–11
  3. Walk

    1. Take the walk from Kendall Square to Boston Commonwalk walk 1.5 mi
    29 min
  4. Tram

    1. Take the tram from Lechmere to Park Streettram tram B / ...
    16 min
    $3

Kendall Square to Boston Common by subway and foot

Calendar1563Weekly Services
Duration7 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Kendall Square, MA, USA and Boston Common, MA, USA?

MBTA operates a subway from Kendall/MIT to Park Street every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 4 min.

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