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MBTA Porter Square Station

Metro Station, Rail Station, and Bus Station
Porter Square, Cambridge
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MBTA Porter Square Station
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    Matt U.
    "Walk up the escalators for a decent workout and a quicker trip."(12 Tips)
    David G.
    "Take the elavator up to avoid the scary escalator and stairs."(5 Tips)
    Jake H.
    "outbound platform to ground level"(3 Tips)
    Jane D.
    "This train is located at the earths core"(3 Tips)
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  • Emmie R.
    Emmie RamsdenJune 18, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    The escalators take longer than you think, so plan on an extra 5 minutes to get out of the station!
  • Erica G.
    Erica GeorgeMarch 19, 2011
    Taking commuter rail? Remember to buy your ticket from the machine to avoid an extra fee if you buy on the train. Go out to the tracks a few minutes early, too. Handicap access on the far left.
  • Jeremy K.
    Jeremy KrantzSeptember 17, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    This station doubles as a bomb shelter since the platform is about 10 miles under street level
  • A S.heart icon on user image
    A SMarch 31, 2017
    Love the art decorations on the wall. Look up when on the long looooong escalator ride.
    Upvoted Mar 26
  • Dave L.
    Dave LindquistJune 10, 2012
    Been here 50+ times
    See what activity you can do while riding the giant escalator. (peel an orange, read a newspaper article...)
  • Raul M.
    Raul M.August 9, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    120 steps on the stair, serve the purpose of a free workout on a daily commute. Enjoy on your way out of the statio #MBTA
  • Jon W.heart icon on user image
    Jon WedamanAugust 28, 2014
    Been here 100+ times
    Deepest station in the MBTA.
  • Mika P.
    Mika PyyhkalaAugust 11, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    For commuter rail exit gates and turn left pass machines upstairs outbound track on left outbound train comes from front of platform.
  • Jake S.
    Jake SmithDecember 16, 2011
    When riding the escalator down, take a moment to enjoy both the sketched and sculptured art in this station.
  • Jake H.
    Jake HuerasDecember 31, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Porter square challenge: Go from outbound platform to ground level in 60 second or less (no escalators).
  • David G.
    David GoldbergOctober 11, 2010
    Take the elavator up to avoid the scary escalator and stairs. By the way it's faster.
  • Chris F.
    Chris FalmanAugust 24, 2013
    Been here 50+ times
    Avoid the first car on weekends because the lazy people at Harvard stop will cram on
  • Matt U.
    Matt UlrichNovember 30, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Walk up the escalators for a decent workout and a quicker trip.
  • Miriam G.heart icon on user image
    Miriam GoldmanJuly 27, 2017
    Commuter rail and red line meet here.
  • Steve M.
    Steve MJune 19, 2011
    Lots of fun when both the elevator and escalator are broken.
  • Thomas T.
    Thomas TrumbleSeptember 8, 2011
    Been here 100+ times
    I personally guarantee that at least one of the seven escalators at this station is broken at any given time
  • Louisa R.
    Louisa RigaliFebruary 5, 2018
    This is the worst stop because it takes about 5 min to get down to the platform due to the depth of the tunnel!
  • Jason B.
    Jason BortleApril 18, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Stop off here for a quick drink at Toad!
  • S M.
    S MJune 6, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    Hold on when riding the escalators. They are pretty rickety!
  • Thomas T.
    Thomas TrumbleJuly 8, 2009
    Been here 100+ times
    Deep under Cambridge, industrial, humid in the summer, cold in the winter, but it's our public transportation link.
  • katherine k. r.
    katherine k. robinsonMay 25, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Take the stairs!
  • Sara
    SaraAugust 24, 2010
    Been here 10+ times
    Watch out for the pigeons while waiting for the Rail. Always look up!
  • Chris C.
    Chris CulottaApril 22, 2010
    Been here 10+ times
    Once in the station, use the entrances to the far left. During rush hour everyone tries to squeeze in the middle ones, failing to notice the empty ticket gates on the left.
  • Alexandra M.
    Alexandra MotternSeptember 16, 2014
    WHY IS IT SO FAR UNDERGROUND
  • Danny R.
    Danny RacecarNovember 5, 2022
    I hope you like going down
  • Helen H.
    Helen HamesJuly 15, 2010
    Been here 5+ times
    If you don't like heights, the escalator is a doozie.
  • Jane D.
    Jane DoeOctober 7, 2012
    This train is located at the earths core
  • Trapper M.
    Trapper MarkelzJanuary 18, 2010
    Take the stairs... if you can handle it! #health
  • Justin S.
    Justin SnowFebruary 13, 2011
    don't look down, on the mile-long escalator.
  • Mo W.
    Mo WangJanuary 25, 2010
    Don't like the stairs there when I' m in hurry.
  • DC D.
    DC DenisonApril 4, 2010
    Been here 50+ times
    Rear cars are less crowded
  • Sara
    SaraDecember 21, 2010
    Been here 10+ times
    Heat by the stairwell...
  • DC D.
    DC DenisonFebruary 3, 2010
    Been here 50+ times
    Doors screech "Oil me!"
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