How to get from Port of Boston to Harvard Square by subway?

From Port of Boston to Harvard Square by subway

To get from Port of Boston to Harvard Square in Cambridge, take the BLUE LINE subway from Maverick station to State Street station. Next, take the RED LINE subway from Downtown Crossing station to Harvard Square station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 47 min. The ride fare is $2.40. The subway schedule from Port of Boston may change. We recommend you check the updated subway schedule to Harvard Square on the Moovit app.

47min$2.40
Walk to subway station
Subway - BLUE LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Walk to Harvard Square
Leaves from Maverick

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Maverick
    800 yd • 10 min
  • 2
    Subway - BLUE LINE
    Wait for subway
    BLUE LINE
    Bowdoin
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    State Street
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Downtown Crossing
    190 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Harvard Square
    13 min
  • 7
    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 Port of Boston to Harvard Square

The distance between Port of Boston, Cambridge and Harvard Square, Cambridge is approximately 5.32 mi, which can typically be travelled in 47 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Port of Boston 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 Port of Boston to Harvard Square

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

    The fastest way takes 47 minutes, using Subway line BLUE LINE, Subway line RED LINE.

  • Is there a direct subway between Port of Boston and Harvard Square?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 subway lines in total. The total travelling time is 47 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Port of Boston to Harvard Square?

    The BLUE LINE subway line goes from Maverick station near Port of Boston in Boston to State Street station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line till State Street station near Harvard Square in Cambridge.

  • How long does it take to travel from Port of Boston to Harvard Square by subway?

    The total travel time between Port of Boston in Boston and Harvard Square in Cambridge by subway is about 47 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Port of Boston to get to Harvard Square?

    Get on the BLUE LINE subway from the Maverick station near Port of Boston in Boston.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between Port of Boston and Harvard Square?

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

  • How much is the subway fare from Port of Boston to Harvard Square?

    The ride from Port of Boston to Harvard Square costs $2.40.

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