How to get from Boston Convention & Exhibition Center to Harvard Square by bus and subway?

Boston Convention & Exhibition Center to Harvard Square - Bus Schedule

The 4 bus from Boston Convention & Exhibition Center to Harvard Square runs from 6:21 AM to 8:51 AM, with departures every 15-20 min. The trip takes about 31 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Boston Convention & Exhibition Center to Harvard Square by bus and subway

To get from Boston Convention & Exhibition Center to Harvard Square in Cambridge, take the 4 bus from Summer St @ D St station to Summer St @ Atlantic Ave station. Next, take the RED LINE subway from South Station station to Harvard Square station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 31 min. The ride fare is $2.40. The bus and subway schedule from Boston Convention & Exhibition Center may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Harvard Square on the Moovit app.

31min$2.40
Walk to bus station
Bus - 44
Subway - RED LINE
Walk to Harvard Square
Leaves from Summer St @ D St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Summer St @ D St
    ID 212
    500 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Bus - 44
    Wait for bus
    4
    North Station Via South Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Summer St @ Atlantic Ave
    ID 892
    3 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    South Station
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Harvard Square
    14 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 Boston Convention & Exhibition Center to Harvard Square

The distance between Boston Convention & Exhibition Center, Cambridge and Harvard Square, Cambridge is approximately 5 mi, which can typically be travelled in 31 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Boston Convention & Exhibition Center to Harvard Square by bus and subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in Cambridge – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Subway schedule from Boston Convention & Exhibition Center to Harvard Square

To check the bus and subway schedule from Boston Convention & Exhibition Center to Harvard Square using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Boston Convention & Exhibition Center) and destination (Harvard Square), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and subway routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and 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 bus and subway schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Boston Convention & Exhibition Center to Harvard Square?

    The fastest way takes 31 minutes, using Bus line 4, Subway line RED LINE.

  • Is there a direct bus between Boston Convention & Exhibition Center and Harvard Square?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one subway line in total. The total travelling time is 31 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Boston Convention & Exhibition Center to Harvard Square?

    The 4 bus line goes from Summer St @ D St station near Boston Convention & Exhibition Center in Boston to Summer St @ Atlantic Ave station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line till Summer St @ Atlantic Ave station near Harvard Square in Cambridge.

  • How long does it take to travel from Boston Convention & Exhibition Center to Harvard Square by bus and subway?

    The total travel time between Boston Convention & Exhibition Center in Boston and Harvard Square in Cambridge by bus and subway is about 31 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Boston Convention & Exhibition Center to get to Harvard Square?

    Get on the 4 bus from the Summer St @ D St stop near Boston Convention & Exhibition Center in Boston.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Boston Convention & Exhibition Center and Harvard Square?

    Get off the bus at the Summer St @ Atlantic Ave station, which is closest to Harvard Square in Cambridge.

  • When is the first subway from Boston Convention & Exhibition Center to Harvard Square?

    The first subway from Boston Convention & Exhibition Center in Boston to Harvard Square in Cambridge is Red Line. It leaves the Broadway station at 1:28 AM.

  • When is the first train from Boston Convention & Exhibition Center to Harvard Square?

    The first train from Boston Convention & Exhibition Center in Boston to Harvard Square in Cambridge is Framingham/Worcester. It leaves the South Station at 12:45 AM.

  • How much is the bus fare from Boston Convention & Exhibition Center to Harvard Square?

    The ride from Boston Convention & Exhibition Center to Harvard Square costs $2.40.

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