Central
Station
Central Square District
Station Information
Station Address
Massachusetts Ave and Prospect St
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
Moderate crowding. Good central location means you can often walk to Harvard or Kendall faster than waiting during delays.
Exit toward Prospect St for Inman Square (15-min walk). The Mass Ave exit puts you right in the restaurant/bar district.
Travel Times from Central
Bus Connections
Busiest Bluebikes station in Cambridge. Multiple docks along Mass Ave. Flat terrain makes cycling to Kendall or Harvard easy (5-7 min).
Station Lore
The most musically diverse square mile in America, some say.
Within Walking Distance
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