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

The cheapest way to get from Boston to Harvard Square is to subway which costs $3 and takes 12 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Boston to Harvard Square is to taxi which takes 10 min and costs $13 - $17.

Is there a direct bus between Boston and Harvard Square?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Charles/MGH - 325 Cambridge St and arriving at Massachusetts Ave opp Holyoke St. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 23 min.

Is there a direct train between Boston and Harvard Square?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Park Street and arriving at Harvard. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10 min.

How far is it from Boston to Harvard Square?

The distance between Boston and Harvard Square is 3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Boston to Harvard Square without a car is to subway which takes 12 min and costs $3.

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

The subway from Park Street to Harvard takes 10 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

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

Boston to Harvard Square bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Charles/MGH - 325 Cambridge St station.

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

Boston to Harvard Square train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Park Street station.

Where does the Boston to Harvard Square bus arrive?

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

Where does the Boston to Harvard Square train arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Harvard Square?

There are 1510+ hotels available in Harvard Square.

Boston to Harvard Square - 4 ways to travel via subway, bus, taxi, and foot

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

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Subway
best
1. Take the subway from Park Street to Harvardsubway Red Line
12 min
$3
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Charles/MGH - 325 Cambridge St to Massachusetts Ave opp Holyoke Stbus Red Line Shuttle
25 min
$1–5
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Boston to Harvard Squaretaxi 3.5 mi
10 min
$13–17
Walk
1. Take the foot from Boston to Harvard Squarewalk 3.5 mi
1h 6m

Boston to Harvard Square by subway and foot

1501Weekly Services

12 minAverage Duration

$3Cheapest Price

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Distance: 3.5 mi
Duration: 12 min

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

MBTA operates a subway from Park Street to Harvard every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 10 min. Alternatively, MBTA operates a bus from Charles/MGH - 325 Cambridge St to Massachusetts Ave opp Holyoke St every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $1–5 and the journey takes 23 min.

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