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

The cheapest way to get from Harvard Square to Boston Common is to subway which costs $3 and takes 16 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Harvard Square to Boston Common is to taxi which takes 10 min and costs $14 - $17.

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

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

How far is it from Harvard Square to Boston Common?

The distance between Harvard Square and Boston Common is 4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Harvard Square to Boston Common without a car is to subway which takes 16 min and costs $3.

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

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

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

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

Where does the Harvard Square to Boston Common train arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Boston Common?

There are 1756+ hotels available in Boston Common.

Harvard Square to Boston Common - 3 ways to travel via subway, taxi, and foot

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There are 3 ways to get from Harvard Square to Boston Common by subway, taxi, or foot

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1. Take the subway from Harvard to Park Streetsubway Red Line
16 min
$3
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Harvard Square to Boston Commontaxi 3.8 mi
10 min
$14–17
Walk
1. Take the walk from Harvard Square to Boston Commonwalk 3.3 mi
1h 4m

Harvard Square to Boston Common by foot and subway

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Distance: 3.7 mi
Duration: 16 min

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

MBTA operates a subway from Harvard to Park Street every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 10 min.

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