How to get from Government Center to Harvard Square by subway?

From Government Center to Harvard Square by subway

Take one direct subway from Government Center to Harvard Square in Cambridge: take the RED LINE subway from Park Street station to Harvard Square station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 22 min. The ride fare is $2.40. The subway schedule from Government Center may change. We recommend you check the updated subway schedule to Harvard Square on the Moovit app.

22min$2.40
Walk to subway station
Subway - RED LINE
Walk to Harvard Square
Leaves from Park Street

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Park Street
    470 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Harvard Square
    11 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 Government Center to Harvard Square

The distance between Government Center, Cambridge and Harvard Square, Cambridge is approximately 3.64 mi, which can typically be travelled in 22 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Government Center 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 Government Center to Harvard Square

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

    The fastest way takes 22 minutes, using Subway line RED LINE.

  • Is there a direct subway between Government Center and Harvard Square?

    Yes, there’s a direct subway going from Government Center in Boston to Harvard Square in Cambridge in 22 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Government Center to Harvard Square?

    The RED LINE subway line goes from Park Street station near Government Center in Boston to Harvard Square station near Harvard Square in Cambridge.

  • How long does it take to travel from Government Center to Harvard Square by subway?

    The total travel time between Government Center in Boston and Harvard Square in Cambridge by subway is about 22 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Government Center to get to Harvard Square?

    Get on the RED LINE subway from the Park Street station near Government Center in Boston.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between Government Center and Harvard Square?

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

  • When is the first subway from Government Center to Harvard Square?

    The first subway from Government Center in Boston to Harvard Square in Cambridge is Red Line. It leaves the Park Street station at 2:18 AM.

  • When is the first train from Government Center to Harvard Square?

    The first train from Government Center in Boston to Harvard Square in Cambridge is Framingham/Worcester. It leaves the South Station station at 1:00 AM.

  • How much is the subway fare from Government Center to Harvard Square?

    The ride from Government Center to Harvard Square costs $2.40.

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