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How to get from Providence to Harvard Square by subway and train?
From Providence to Harvard Square by subway and train
To get from Providence to Harvard Square in Cambridge, take the ACELA train from Providence 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 1 hr 16 min.
76min
ACELA
Leaves from Providence
Step by Step
- 1
Start from train stationProvidence - 2ACELAWait for trainACELABoston
- 3
Ride to train stationSouth Station44 min - 4
Walk to subway stationSouth Station10 yd • 1 min - 5Wait for subwayRED LINEAlewife
- 6Ride to subway stationHarvard Square23 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
From Providence to Harvard Square by bus, subway and train
To get from Providence to Harvard Square in Cambridge, you’ll need to take one train line, one subway line and one bus line: take the ACELA train from Providence station to Back Bay - South End station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ORANGE LINE subway and finally take the 1 bus from Massachusetts Ave @ Massachusetts Ave Station station to Massachusetts Ave Opp Holyoke St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 21 min.
81min
ACELA
1Leaves from Providence
Step by Step
- 1Start from train stationProvidence
- 2ACELAWait for trainACELABoston
- 3Ride to train stationBack Bay - South End36 min
- 4Wait for subwayORANGE LINEForest Hills
- 5Ride to subway stationMassachusetts Ave.3 min
- 6Walk to bus stationMassachusetts Ave @ Massachusetts Ave StationID 18810 yd • 1 min
- 71Wait for bus1Harvard
- 8Ride to bus stationMassachusetts Ave Opp Holyoke StID 11024 min
- 9Walk toHarvard Square110 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Public transit directions from Providence to Harvard Square
The distance between Providence, Cambridge and Harvard Square, Cambridge is approximately 47.29 mi, which can typically be travelled in 76 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Providence to Harvard Square by subway and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Cambridge – you will always have plenty of easy options.
Public transit stations close to Providence
Providence is located at Providence, Cambridge and the nearest public transit station is Gaspee Opposite Providence Station.
Bus stations close to Providence:
- Gaspee Opposite Providence Station
- Gaspee at Providence Station
- Providence Station (Park Row W Before Exchange)
Public transit stations close to Harvard Square, Cambridge
Harvard Square is located at Harvard Square, Cambridge and the nearest public transit station is Massachusetts Ave @ Bow St.
Subway stations close to Harvard Square:
- Central
- Union Square
- Harvard Square
Train stations close to Harvard Square:
- Porter
Bus stations close to Harvard Square:
- Massachusetts Ave @ Bow St
- Massachusetts Ave Opp Holyoke St
- Quincy St @ Harvard St
Related Routes
- Providence to Buzzards Bay
- Providence to New Bedford
- Providence to Boston
- Providence to Hingham
- Providence to Westborough
- Providence to Quincy College
- Providence to Tufts University
- Providence to Tufts University"
- Providence to Brandeis University
- Providence to Bristol, RI
- Providence to Seekonk, MA
- Providence to Johnston, RI
- Providence to Walpole, MA
- Providence to Lowell, MA
- Providence to Lawrence, MA
- Providence to Southbridge, MA
- Providence to Saugus, MA
- Providence to Watertown Mall
- Providence to Newton, MA
- Providence to Amc Assembly Row 12
From Providence to Harvard Square by bus, subway and train
To get from Providence to Harvard Square in Cambridge, you’ll need to take one train line, one subway line and one bus line: take the ACELA train from Providence station to Back Bay - South End station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ORANGE LINE subway and finally take the 1 bus from Massachusetts Ave @ Massachusetts Ave Station station to Massachusetts Ave Opp Holyoke St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 21 min.
81min
ACELA1Leaves from Providence
Step by Step
- 1Start from train stationProvidence
- 2ACELAWait for trainACELABoston
- 3Ride to train stationBack Bay - South End36 min
- 4Wait for subwayORANGE LINEForest Hills
- 5Ride to subway stationMassachusetts Ave.3 min
- 6Walk to bus stationMassachusetts Ave @ Massachusetts Ave StationID 18810 yd • 1 min
- 71Wait for bus1Harvard
- 8Ride to bus stationMassachusetts Ave Opp Holyoke StID 11024 min
- 9Walk toHarvard Square110 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers
What is the fastest way to get from Providence to Harvard Square?
The fastest way takes 76 minutes, using Bus line ACELA, Bus line RED LINE.
What is the alternative route to get from Providence to Harvard Square?
The alternative route takes 81 minutes, using Bus line ACELA, Bus line ORANGE LINE, Bus line 1.
Is there a direct train between Providence and Harvard Square?
No, you’ll have to take one train line and one subway line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 16 min.
Which train line goes from Providence to Harvard Square?
The ACELA train line goes from Boston station near Providence in Boston to South Station station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line till South Station station near Harvard Square in Cambridge.
How long does it take to travel from Providence to Harvard Square by train and subway?
The total travel time between Providence in Boston and Harvard Square in Cambridge by train and subway is about 1 hr 16 min.
Where do I get on the train near Providence to get to Harvard Square?
Get on the ACELA train from the Boston station near Providence in Boston.
Where do I get off the train when travelling between Providence and Harvard Square?
Get off the train at the South Station station, which is closest to Harvard Square in Cambridge.
