How to get from Downtown/Financial District to Harvard Square by subway?

From Downtown/Financial District to Harvard Square by subway

Take one direct subway from Downtown/Financial District to Harvard Square in Cambridge: take the RED LINE subway from Downtown Crossing station to Harvard Square station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 26 min. The ride fare is $2.40. The subway schedule from Downtown/Financial District may change. We recommend you check the updated subway schedule to Harvard Square on the Moovit app.

26min$2.40
Walk to subway station
Subway - RED LINE
Walk to Harvard Square
Leaves from Downtown Crossing

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Downtown Crossing
    620 yd • 8 min
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Harvard Square
    12 min
  • 4
    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 Downtown/Financial District to Harvard Square

The distance between Downtown/Financial District, Cambridge and Harvard Square, Cambridge is approximately 3.92 mi, which can typically be travelled in 26 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Downtown/Financial District 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 Downtown/Financial District to Harvard Square

To check the subway schedule from Downtown/Financial District to Harvard Square using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Downtown/Financial District) 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 Downtown/Financial District to Harvard Square?

    The fastest way takes 26 minutes, using Subway line RED LINE.

  • Is there a direct subway between Downtown/Financial District and Harvard Square?

    Yes, there’s a direct subway going from Downtown/Financial District in Boston to Harvard Square in Cambridge in 26 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Downtown/Financial District to Harvard Square?

    The RED LINE subway line goes from Downtown Crossing station near Downtown/Financial District in Boston to Harvard Square station near Harvard Square in Cambridge.

  • How long does it take to travel from Downtown/Financial District to Harvard Square by subway?

    The total travel time between Downtown/Financial District in Boston and Harvard Square in Cambridge by subway is about 26 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Downtown/Financial District to get to Harvard Square?

    Get on the RED LINE subway from the Downtown Crossing station near Downtown/Financial District in Boston.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between Downtown/Financial District and Harvard Square?

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

  • When is the first train from Downtown/Financial District to Harvard Square?

    The first train from Downtown/Financial District in Boston to Harvard Square in Cambridge is Framingham/Worcester. It leaves the South Station at 12:45 AM.

  • When is the last subway from Downtown/Financial District to Harvard Square?

    The last subway from Downtown/Financial District in Boston to Harvard Square in Cambridge is the Red Line line. It leaves the Downtown Crossing station at 7:41 PM.

  • How much is the subway fare from Downtown/Financial District to Harvard Square?

    The ride from Downtown/Financial District to Harvard Square costs $2.40.

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