How to get from Longwood Medical Area to Harvard Square by subway?

From Longwood Medical Area to Harvard Square by subway

To get from Longwood Medical Area to Harvard Square in Cambridge, take the GREEN LINE E subway from Longwood Medical Area station to Park Street station. Next, take the RED LINE subway from Park Street station to Harvard Square station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 42 min. The ride fare is $2.40. The subway schedule from Longwood Medical Area may change. We recommend you check the updated subway schedule to Harvard Square on the Moovit app.

42min$2.40
Walk to subway station
Subway - GREEN LINE E
Subway - RED LINE
Walk to Harvard Square
Leaves from Longwood Medical Area

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Longwood Medical Area
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Subway - GREEN LINE E
    Wait for subway
    GREEN LINE E
    Medford/Tufts
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Park Street
    19 min
  • 4
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Harvard Square
    11 min
  • 6
    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 Longwood Medical Area to Harvard Square

The distance between Longwood Medical Area, Cambridge and Harvard Square, Cambridge is approximately 5.94 mi, which can typically be travelled in 42 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Longwood Medical Area to Harvard Square by subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in Cambridge – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Subway schedule from Longwood Medical Area to Harvard Square

To check the subway schedule from Longwood Medical Area to Harvard Square using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Longwood Medical Area) and destination (Harvard 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 Longwood Medical Area to Harvard Square?

    The fastest way takes 42 minutes, using Subway line GREEN LINE E, Subway line RED LINE.

  • Is there a direct subway between Longwood Medical Area and Harvard Square?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 subway lines in total. The total travelling time is 42 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Longwood Medical Area to Harvard Square?

    The GREEN LINE E subway line goes from Longwood Medical Area station near Longwood Medical Area in Boston to Park Street station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line till Park Street station near Harvard Square in Cambridge.

  • How long does it take to travel from Longwood Medical Area to Harvard Square by subway?

    The total travel time between Longwood Medical Area in Boston and Harvard Square in Cambridge by subway is about 42 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Longwood Medical Area to get to Harvard Square?

    Get on the GREEN LINE E subway from the Longwood Medical Area station near Longwood Medical Area in Boston.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between Longwood Medical Area and Harvard Square?

    Get off the subway at the Park Street station, which is closest to Harvard Square in Cambridge.

  • When is the first bus from Longwood Medical Area to Harvard Square?

    The first bus from Longwood Medical Area in Boston to Harvard Square in Cambridge is Nubian via Allston - Harvard via Allston. It leaves the Tremont St @ Saint Alphonsus St stop at 12:51 AM.

  • How much is the subway fare from Longwood Medical Area to Harvard Square?

    The ride from Longwood Medical Area to Harvard Square costs $2.40.

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