How to get from Reading to Harvard Square by subway and train?

From Reading to Harvard Square by subway and train

To get from Reading to Harvard Square in Cambridge, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 subway lines: take the HAVERHILL train from Reading station to Oak Grove station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ORANGE LINE subway and finally take the RED LINE subway from Downtown Crossing station to Harvard Square station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 58 min. The ride fare is $9.40. The subway and train schedule from Reading may change. We recommend you check the updated subway and train schedule to Harvard Square on the Moovit app.

58min$9.40
Train - HAVERHILL
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Walk to Harvard Square
Leaves from Reading

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Reading
  • 2
    Train - HAVERHILLHAVERHILL
    Wait for train
    HAVERHILL
    #1220 | North Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Oak Grove
    17 min
  • 4
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Forest Hills
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Downtown Crossing
    17 min
  • 6
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 7
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Harvard Square
    12 min
  • 8
    Walk to Harvard Square
    Walk to
    Harvard Square
    80 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Reading to Harvard Square

The distance between Reading, Cambridge and Harvard Square, Cambridge is approximately 16.65 mi, which can typically be travelled in 58 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Reading to Harvard Square by subway and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Cambridge – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Subway And Train schedule from Reading to Harvard Square

To check the subway and train schedule from Reading to Harvard Square using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Reading) and destination (Harvard Square), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available subway and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each subway and train, 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 and train schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Reading to Harvard Square?

    The fastest way takes 58 minutes, using Train line HAVERHILL, Subway line ORANGE LINE, Subway line RED LINE.

  • Is there a direct train between Reading and Harvard Square?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 subway lines in total. The total travelling time is 58 min.

  • Which train line goes from Reading to Harvard Square?

    The HAVERHILL train line goes from Oak Grove station near Reading in Boston to Downtown Crossing station. From there you’ll have to take 2 subway lines till Downtown Crossing station near Harvard Square in Cambridge.

  • How long does it take to travel from Reading to Harvard Square by train and subway?

    The total travel time between Reading in Boston and Harvard Square in Cambridge by train and subway is about 58 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Reading to get to Harvard Square?

    Get on the HAVERHILL train from the Oak Grove station near Reading in Boston.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Reading and Harvard Square?

    Get off the train at the Downtown Crossing station, which is closest to Harvard Square in Cambridge.

  • How much is the train fare from Reading to Harvard Square?

    The ride from Reading to Harvard Square costs $9.40.

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