Porter
Station
Porter Square District
Station Information
Station Address
Massachusetts Ave and Somerville Ave
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
Less crowded than Harvard or Central. The long escalator ride (100+ feet deep) takes about 2 minutes — plan accordingly.
The Commuter Rail (Fitchburg Line) connects upstairs — useful for day trips to Concord and the western suburbs. The Somerville entrance is closer to Davis.
Travel Times from Porter
Bus Connections
Bluebikes dock outside both entrances. The Minuteman Bikeway starts 0.5 miles north — great for commuting from Arlington/Lexington.
Station Lore
Named after the Reverend Zachariah Porter, who never rode a subway.
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Attractions Nearby
Where to Eat
At a Glance
“True Bostonians never run for the train. They catch the next one.”
“He may ride forever 'neath the streets of Boston...”
— Charlie on the MTA, 1949