How to get from Forest Hills (Station) to Harvard Square by subway?

From Forest Hills (Station) to Harvard Square by subway

To get from Forest Hills (Station) to Harvard Square in Cambridge, take the ORANGE LINE subway from Forest Hills station to Downtown Crossing station. Next, take the RED LINE subway from Downtown Crossing station to Harvard Square station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 35 min. The ride fare is $2.40. The subway schedule from Forest Hills (Station) may change. We recommend you check the updated subway schedule to Harvard Square on the Moovit app.

35min$2.40
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Walk to Harvard Square
Leaves from Forest Hills

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Forest Hills (Station)
  • 2
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Oak Grove
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Downtown Crossing
    15 min
  • 4
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Harvard Square
    12 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 Forest Hills (Station) to Harvard Square

The distance between Forest Hills (Station), Cambridge and Harvard Square, Cambridge is approximately 8.55 mi, which can typically be travelled in 35 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Forest Hills (Station) 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 Forest Hills (Station) to Harvard Square

To check the subway schedule from Forest Hills (Station) to Harvard Square using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Forest Hills (Station)) 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 Forest Hills (Station) to Harvard Square?

    The fastest way takes 35 minutes, using Subway line ORANGE LINE, Subway line RED LINE.

  • Is there a direct subway between Forest Hills (Station) and Harvard Square?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 subway lines in total. The total travelling time is 35 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Forest Hills (Station) to Harvard Square?

    The ORANGE LINE subway line goes from Downtown Crossing station near Forest Hills (Station) in Boston to Harvard Square station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line till Harvard Square station near Harvard Square in Cambridge.

  • How long does it take to travel from Forest Hills (Station) to Harvard Square by subway?

    The total travel time between Forest Hills (Station) in Boston and Harvard Square in Cambridge by subway is about 35 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Forest Hills (Station) to get to Harvard Square?

    Get on the ORANGE LINE subway from the Downtown Crossing station near Forest Hills (Station) in Boston.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between Forest Hills (Station) and Harvard Square?

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

  • How much is the subway fare from Forest Hills (Station) to Harvard Square?

    The ride from Forest Hills (Station) to Harvard Square costs $2.40.

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