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You're Going to Love Cambridge

With a population of 12,326, Cambridge is a must-see destination in Maryland, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Cambridge to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Cambridge

If you’re looking for affordable options, Ava's Pizzeria & Wine Bar - Cambridge (305 High St) and Rock Lobstah (315 Gay St) are great picks.

When to visit Cambridge

Cambridge in January
Estimated hotel price
$132
1 night at 3-star hotel
Cambridge in January
Estimated hotel price
$132
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Cambridge in July, when the average temperature is 77 °F, and the highest can go up to 87.8 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 28.4 °F, with an average temperature of 35.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in August, when precipitation is around 4.9″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Cambridge, with an average rainfall of 3.2″.

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How to Get to Cambridge

Plane

Although Cambridge doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Salisbury-Ocean City (SBY), which is located 34 miles from Cambridge. The shortest domestic flight to Cambridge departs from Atlanta and takes around 1h 40m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Cambridge, followed by Acela. The train journey from Cambridge to Baltimore takes 0h 37m and costs around $6 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Richmond, expect to pay about $19 for a 1h 53m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Cambridge is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 188 miles from Cambridge. You’ll find branches of Turo and Payless, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Cambridge, including Peter Pan Bus Lines, Washington Deluxe and CoachRun. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Cambridge takes 170 miles and will cost you around $29. From New York, the ticket costs about $40 for a journey of 195 miles. Cambridge’s bus station is located 1.6 miles from the city center.

Plane

Although Cambridge doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Salisbury-Ocean City (SBY), which is located 34 miles from Cambridge. The shortest domestic flight to Cambridge departs from Atlanta and takes around 1h 40m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Cambridge, followed by Acela. The train journey from Cambridge to Baltimore takes 0h 37m and costs around $6 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Richmond, expect to pay about $19 for a 1h 53m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Cambridge is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 188 miles from Cambridge. You’ll find branches of Turo and Payless, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Cambridge, including Peter Pan Bus Lines, Washington Deluxe and CoachRun. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Cambridge takes 170 miles and will cost you around $29. From New York, the ticket costs about $40 for a journey of 195 miles. Cambridge’s bus station is located 1.6 miles from the city center.

Airports near Cambridge

Airlines serving Cambridge

KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,245 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,968 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (852 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,922 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (254 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Cambridge

Most booked hotels in Cambridge

Holiday Inn Express Cambridge
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, 286 reviews)
$133+
Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 475 reviews)
$319+
Comfort Inn & Suites Cambridge
2 stars
Good (7.7, 452 reviews)
$109+
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Cambridge
2 stars
Good (6.2, 581 reviews)
$79+
Cambridge Inn
2 stars
Okay (5.9, 271 reviews)
$77+

Renting a car in Cambridge

Renting a car in Cambridge costs $78 per day, on average.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Cambridge (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.88 and $54.51.

Renting a car in Cambridge costs $78 per day, on average.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Cambridge (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.88 and $54.51.

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