How to get from Harvard Square to 5 Post Office Square by subway?

From Harvard Square to 5 Post Office Square by subway

Take one direct subway from Harvard Square to 5 Post Office Square in Boston: take the RED LINE subway from Harvard Square station to Downtown Crossing station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 22 min. The ride fare is $2.40. The subway schedule from Harvard Square may change. We recommend you check the updated subway schedule to 5 Post Office Square on the Moovit app.

22min$2.40
Walk to subway station
Subway - RED LINE
Walk to 5 Post Office Square
Leaves from Harvard Square

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Harvard Square
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Ashmont
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Downtown Crossing
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to 5 Post Office Square
    Walk to
    5 Post Office Square
    Milk Street
    320 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Harvard Square to 5 Post Office Square

The distance between Harvard Square, Boston and 5 Post Office Square, Boston is approximately 3.75 mi, which can typically be travelled in 22 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Harvard Square to 5 Post Office Square by subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in Boston – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Subway schedule from Harvard Square to 5 Post Office Square

To check the subway schedule from Harvard Square to 5 Post Office Square using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Harvard Square) and destination (5 Post Office Square), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available subway routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each subway, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest subway schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Harvard Square to 5 Post Office Square?

    The fastest way takes 22 minutes, using Subway line RED LINE.

  • Is there a direct subway between Harvard Square and 5 Post Office Square?

    Yes, there’s a direct subway going from Harvard Square in Cambridge to 5 Post Office Square in Boston in 22 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Harvard Square to 5 Post Office Square?

    The RED LINE subway line goes from Harvard Square station near Harvard Square in Cambridge to Downtown Crossing station near 5 Post Office Square in Boston.

  • How long does it take to travel from Harvard Square to 5 Post Office Square by subway?

    The total travel time between Harvard Square in Cambridge and 5 Post Office Square in Boston by subway is about 22 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Harvard Square to get to 5 Post Office Square?

    Get on the RED LINE subway from the Harvard Square station near Harvard Square in Cambridge.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between Harvard Square and 5 Post Office Square?

    Get off the subway at the Downtown Crossing station, which is closest to 5 Post Office Square in Boston.

  • When is the first train from Harvard Square to 5 Post Office Square?

    The first train from Harvard Square in Cambridge to 5 Post Office Square in Boston is Fitchburg. It leaves the Porter station at 1:47 AM.

  • When is the first subway from Harvard Square to 5 Post Office Square?

    The first subway from Harvard Square in Cambridge to 5 Post Office Square in Boston is Red Line. It leaves the Harvard Square station at 1:21 AM.

  • How much is the subway fare from Harvard Square to 5 Post Office Square?

    The ride from Harvard Square to 5 Post Office Square costs $2.40.

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