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Porter

Red LineCommuter RailZone 1A
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1899 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02140

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  • Shuttle
    Shuttle buses will replace Red Line service between Alewife and Harvard on weekends from November 10 to December 2 due to track work.
    Buses replace train service between Alewife and Harvard in both directions on weekends from the start to the end of service. The diversion will allow maintenance crews to perform necessary rail, tie, and overall track work.

    Shuttling will occur on the following weekends:
    November 17-18
    November 24-25
    December 1-2
    All shuttle bus stops are accessible to persons with disabilities. Please allow additional time for your commute. Regular train service will resume at the start of service on the following Mondays.

    Affected stops:
    Alewife
    Davis
    Porter
    Harvard
    Last Updated: 11/15/2018 11:24A
  • Escalator Closure (Ongoing)
    Porter Escalator 510 (Ashmont/Braintree platform to paid lobby) unavailable due to maintenance
    Last Updated: 11/6/2018 01:31P
Shuttle: Shuttle buses will replace Red Line service… Shuttle: Shuttle buses will replace Red Line service between Alewife and Harvard on weekends fr… Shuttle: Shuttle buses will replace Red Line service between Alewife and Harvard on weekends from November 10 to December 2 due to track work. Shuttle: Shuttle buses will replace Red Line service between Alewife and Harvard on weekends from November 10 to December 2 due to track work. Shuttle: Shuttle buses will replace Red Line service between Alewife and Harvard on weekends from November 10 to December 2 due to track work. +1 more View
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Accessibility

Porter is accessible. It has the following features:

  • Elevator
  • Escalator (up and down)

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Fares

Bus and Subway Fares

Local Bus One Way Valid on: Bus
CharlieCard $1.70
CharlieTicket or Cash $2.00
Subway One Way Valid on: Subway Bus
CharlieCard $2.25
CharlieTicket or Cash $2.75
7-Day Pass Valid on: Subway Bus Commuter Rail Ferry
CharlieCard or CharlieTicket $21.25
Monthly LinkPass Valid on: Subway Bus
CharlieCard or CharlieTicket $84.50

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Commuter Rail Fares

Note: This station is equipped with fare vending machines where passengers can purchase One Way, Round Trip, or Monthly Passes up to Zone 8.

Zone 1A One Way Valid on: Commuter Rail
CharlieTicket, Cash, or mTicket App $2.25
Zone 1A Monthly Pass Valid on: Commuter Rail Subway Bus Ferry
CharlieTicket $84.50

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Nearby MBTA fare retail sales locations

Star Market
0.1 mi
49 White St, Cambridge, MA 02140
7-Eleven
0.6 mi
4 College Ave, Somerville, MA 02144
7-Eleven
0.9 mi
582 Broadway, Somerville, MA 02143
Get-N-Go
0.8 mi
152 Highland Ave, Somerville, MA 02143

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