How to get from Boston Public Library to Harvard Square by subway?

From Boston Public Library to Harvard Square by subway

To get from Boston Public Library to Harvard Square in Cambridge, take the GREEN LINE B subway from Copley station to Park Street station. Next, take the RED LINE subway from Park Street 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 Boston Public Library may change. We recommend you check the updated subway schedule to Harvard Square on the Moovit app.

26min$2.40
Subway - GREEN LINE B
Subway - RED LINE
Walk to Harvard Square
Leaves from Copley

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Boston Public Library
    Blagden Street
  • 2
    Subway - GREEN LINE B
    Wait for subway
    GREEN LINE B
    Government Center
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Park Street
    7 min
  • 4
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Harvard Square
    11 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 Boston Public Library to Harvard Square

The distance between Boston Public Library, Cambridge and Harvard Square, Cambridge is approximately 4.38 mi, which can typically be travelled in 26 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Boston Public Library 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 Boston Public Library to Harvard Square

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

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

  • Is there a direct subway between Boston Public Library and Harvard Square?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 subway lines in total. The total travelling time is 26 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Boston Public Library to Harvard Square?

    The GREEN LINE B subway line goes from Park Street station near Boston Public Library 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 Boston Public Library to Harvard Square by subway?

    The total travel time between Boston Public Library in Boston and Harvard Square in Cambridge by subway is about 26 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Boston Public Library to get to Harvard Square?

    Get on the GREEN LINE B subway from the Park Street station near Boston Public Library in Boston.

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

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

  • When is the first bus from Boston Public Library to Harvard Square?

    The first bus from Boston Public Library in Boston to Harvard Square in Cambridge is Nubian - Harvard. It leaves the Massachusetts Ave @ Newbury St stop at 12:50 AM.

  • When is the first train from Boston Public Library to Harvard Square?

    The first train from Boston Public Library in Boston to Harvard Square in Cambridge is Framingham/Worcester. It leaves the Back Bay - South End station at 12:50 AM.

  • How much is the subway fare from Boston Public Library to Harvard Square?

    The ride from Boston Public Library to Harvard Square costs $2.40.

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