How to get from Boston Logan International Airport to Harvard Square by bus and subway?

From Boston Logan International Airport to Harvard Square by bus and subway

To get from Boston Logan International Airport to Harvard Square in Cambridge, take the SL1 bus from Terminal E - Arrivals Level station to South Station station. Next, take the RED LINE subway from South Station station to Harvard Square station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 48 min. The ride fare is $2.40. The bus and subway schedule from Boston Logan International Airport may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Harvard Square on the Moovit app.

48min$2.40
Bus - SL1SL1
Subway - RED LINE
Walk to Harvard Square
Leaves from Terminal E - Arrivals Level

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Boston Logan International Airport
    1 Harborside Drive, Boston Logan International Airport (BOS), Terminal E, Boston, MA 02128, United
  • 2
    Bus - SL1SL1
    Wait for bus
    SL1
    South Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    South Station
    22 min
  • 4
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Harvard Square
    15 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 Logan International Airport to Harvard Square

The distance between Boston Logan International Airport, Cambridge and Harvard Square, Cambridge is approximately 8.03 mi, which can typically be travelled in 48 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Boston Logan International Airport 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 Logan International Airport to Harvard Square

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

    The fastest way takes 48 minutes, using Bus line SL1, Subway line RED LINE.

  • Is there a direct bus between Boston Logan International Airport and Harvard Square?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one subway line in total. The total travelling time is 48 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Boston Logan International Airport to Harvard Square?

    The SL1 bus line goes from South Station station near Boston Logan International Airport 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 Logan International Airport to Harvard Square by bus and subway?

    The total travel time between Boston Logan International Airport in Boston and Harvard Square in Cambridge by bus and subway is about 48 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Boston Logan International Airport to get to Harvard Square?

    Get on the SL1 bus from the South Station stop near Boston Logan International Airport in Boston.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Boston Logan International Airport and Harvard Square?

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

  • How much is the bus fare from Boston Logan International Airport to Harvard Square?

    The ride from Boston Logan International Airport to Harvard Square costs $2.40.

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