What is the cheapest way to get from Boston University to Harvard Square?

The cheapest way to get from Boston University to Harvard Square is to line 1 bus which costs $1 - $5 and takes 38 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Boston University to Harvard Square?

The fastest way to get from Boston University to Harvard Square is to taxi which takes 6 min and costs $10 - $13.

Is there a direct bus between Boston University and Harvard Square?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Massachusetts Ave @ Sidney St and arriving at Massachusetts Ave opp Holyoke St. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9 min.

Is there a direct train between Boston University and Harvard Square?

No, there is no direct train from Boston University to Harvard Square. However, there are services departing from Boston University Central and arriving at Harvard via Park Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39 min.

How far is it from Boston University to Harvard Square?

The distance between Boston University and Harvard Square is 3 miles.

How do I travel from Boston University to Harvard Square without a car?

The best way to get from Boston University to Harvard Square without a car is to line 1 bus which takes 38 min and costs $1 - $5.

How long does it take to get from Boston University to Harvard Square?

The line 1 bus from Massachusetts Ave @ Sidney St to Massachusetts Ave opp Holyoke St takes 9 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.

Where do I catch the Boston University to Harvard Square bus from?

Boston University to Harvard Square bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Massachusetts Ave @ Sidney St station.

Where do I catch the Boston University to Harvard Square train from?

Boston University to Harvard Square train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Boston University Central station.

Where does the Boston University to Harvard Square bus arrive?

Boston University to Harvard Square bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Massachusetts Ave opp Holyoke St station.

Where does the Boston University to Harvard Square train arrive?

Boston University to Harvard Square train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Park Street station.

Where can I stay near Harvard Square?

There are 484+ hotels available in Harvard Square.

Boston University to Harvard Square - 4 ways to travel via line 1 bus, and tram

There are 4 ways to get from Boston University to Harvard Square by bus, tram, subway, taxi, or foot

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Line 1 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Massachusetts Ave @ Sidney St to Massachusetts Ave opp Holyoke Stbus 1
38 min
$1–5
Tram, subway
1. Take the tram from Boston University Central to Park Streettram B
2. Take the subway from Park Street to Harvardsubway Red Line
39 min
$5
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Boston University to Harvard Squaretaxi 2.4 mi
6 min
$10–13
Walk
1. Take the foot from Boston University to Harvard Squarewalk 2.1 mi
40 min

Boston University to Harvard Square by foot, tram, and subway

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39 minAverage Duration

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 2.8 mi
Duration: 38 min

What companies run services between Boston University, MA, USA and Harvard Square, Middlesex County, MA, USA?

MBTA operates a bus from Massachusetts Ave @ Sidney St to Massachusetts Ave opp Holyoke St every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $1–5 and the journey takes 9 min.

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