Kendall Square to Cambridge Hospital
The T route from Kendall Square to Cambridge Hospital: where to board, where to change, where to get off and how late it runs.
Kendall Square to Cambridge Hospital
- Red Line
- Bus 69
- Take the Red LineFrom Kendall/MIT, toward Alewife2 stops, about 6 min
- Walk about 2 min to Massachusetts Ave @ Johnston GateAfter you get off at Harvard
- Take bus 69Toward Lechmere4 stops, about 3 min
- Get off at Cambridge St @ Highland AveThe stop after Cambridge St @ Dana St
- Walk about 3 min to Cambridge Hospital
Weekdays, fall 2026 schedule · First and last trips
Quick answer: Take the Red Line toward Alewife to Harvard, then bus 69 to Cambridge St @ Highland Ave, and walk about 3 min. The trip takes about 19 minutes (16-21 min depending on the connection). On weekdays bus 69 runs about every 20 min during the day.
Get the live route from Kendall to Cambridge Hospital
Step by step
- At Kendall/MIT, take the Red Line toward Alewife.
- Ride 2 stops, about 6 min, through Central, and get off at Harvard.
- Walk about 2 min from Harvard to Massachusetts Ave @ Johnston Gate.
- At Massachusetts Ave @ Johnston Gate, change to bus 69 toward Lechmere.
- Ride 4 stops, about 3 min. Get off at Cambridge St @ Highland Ave, the stop after Cambridge St @ Dana St.
- Walk about 3 min to Cambridge Hospital.
Other ways to go
- Take bus 64 to Broadway @ Tremont St, and walk about 15 min: about 22 min.
- Take the Red Line toward Alewife to Central, then bus 83 to 45 Beacon St, and walk about 4 min: about 22 min.
Which one is faster depends on when you leave. Cobblehop compares them with live times and gives you the one that gets you there first.
Times and frequency
| Day | First trip | Last trip | How often (daytime) | Trip time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday-Friday | 5:10 am | 1:03 am | About every 20 min | About 19 min |
| Saturday | 4:51 am | 1:51 am | About every 25 min | About 20 min |
| Sunday | 6:00 am | 12:55 am | About every 25 min | About 18 min |
First and last trip are when the first train of the trip leaves Kendall/MIT, on the fall 2026 schedule. "How often" is for bus 69 (the least frequent part of the trip).
Late at night
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves Kendall/MIT at 1:03 am and gets to Cambridge Hospital around 1:18 am, using bus 64 and bus 83. On Saturday nights the last trip leaves at 1:51 am, and on Sunday nights at 12:55 am. Late at night, ask Cobblehop for the last trip. It checks live times and tells you when to leave.
Tips for this trip
- Know your stop. Get to the door after Cambridge St @ Dana St. The next stop is Cambridge St @ Highland Ave. Start a live trip in Cobblehop and it alerts you before your stop.
- Cambridge Hospital, part of Cambridge Health Alliance, is on Cambridge Street near Inman Square.
- Kendall/MIT station is on Main Street in Kendall Square, at the east end of MIT.
Step-free access
MBTA data lists every station on this route (Kendall/MIT and Harvard) as accessible. Kendall/MIT has 4 elevators in MBTA data. Elevators do break, so check the MBTA's elevator alerts before you go.
What it costs
- Subway and bus. The subway is $2.40 one way, and a local bus is $1.70. Under an MBTA pilot that started September 1, 2026, you can change between bus and subway within 2 hours of your first tap and pay only the highest fare, if you use the same card or phone each time.
- How to pay. Tap a contactless credit or debit card, phone or watch at the fare gate or bus door, or use a CharlieCard or CharlieTicket.
- Kids. Children 11 and under ride the MBTA free.
Fares as of October 2026. Check the MBTA's fares page before you ride.
Kendall Square to Cambridge Hospital: common questions
How do I get from Kendall Square to Cambridge Hospital by public transit?
Take the Red Line toward Alewife to Harvard, then bus 69 to Cambridge St @ Highland Ave, and walk about 3 min. The trip takes about 19 minutes (16-21 min depending on the connection).
How long does it take to get from Kendall Square to Cambridge Hospital?
About 19 minutes on the main route, or 16-21 minutes depending on the connection. Walking takes about 35 minutes.
Do I have to change along the way?
Yes, once: at Harvard. Take the Red Line toward Alewife to Harvard, then bus 69 to Cambridge St @ Highland Ave, and walk about 3 min.
How often does bus 69 run?
About every 20 min on weekdays during the day, about every 25 min on Saturdays and about every 25 min on Sundays, on the fall 2026 schedule.
What time is the last train from Kendall Square to Cambridge Hospital?
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves Kendall/MIT at 1:03 am and gets to Cambridge Hospital around 1:18 am, using bus 64 and bus 83. On Saturday nights the last trip leaves at 1:51 am, and on Sunday nights at 12:55 am.
Related routes
- Kendall Square to Inman Square
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Official sources
Cobblehop is independent and isn't affiliated with these agencies or operators. Schedules on this page come from MBTA/MassDOT public data. Check their pages for the latest schedules and service changes:
- MBTA: Red Line
- MBTA: bus 69
- MBTA: Kendall/MIT station
- MBTA: Harvard station
- MBTA: fares
- MBTA: elevator and accessibility alerts
Published October 30, 2026. Times were computed from the fall 2026 MBTA schedule (2026-11-04 for weekdays). Service changes, so check Cobblehop for live times before you go.
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