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How to get from Orient Heights Station to Harvard University by subway?

From Orient Heights Station to Harvard University by subway

To get from Orient Heights Station to Harvard University in Cambridge, take the BLUE LINE subway from Orient Heights station to State Street station. Next, take the RED LINE subway from Downtown Crossing station to Harvard Square station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 41 min. The ride fare is $2.40. The subway schedule from Orient Heights Station may change. We recommend you check the updated subway schedule to Harvard University on the Moovit app.

41min$2.40
Subway - BLUE LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Walk to Harvard University
Leaves from Orient Heights

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Orient Heights Station
  • 2
    Subway - BLUE LINE
    Wait for subway
    BLUE LINE
    Bowdoin
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    State Street
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Downtown Crossing
    190 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Harvard Square
    13 min
  • 7
    Walk to Harvard University
    Walk to
    Harvard University
    1889-1893 Cambridge Street, Cambridge, MA 02138, USA
    330 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Orient Heights Station to Harvard University

The distance between Orient Heights Station, Cambridge and Harvard University, Cambridge is approximately 7.26 mi, which can typically be travelled in 41 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Orient Heights Station to Harvard University by subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in Cambridge – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Subway schedule from Orient Heights Station to Harvard University

To check the subway schedule from Orient Heights Station to Harvard University using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Orient Heights Station) and destination (Harvard University), 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.

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Orient Heights Station to Harvard University?

    The fastest way takes 41 minutes, using Subway line BLUE LINE, Subway line RED LINE.

  • Is there a direct subway between Orient Heights Station and Harvard University?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 subway lines in total. The total travelling time is 41 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Orient Heights Station to Harvard University?

    The BLUE LINE subway line goes from State Street station near Orient Heights Station in Boston to Downtown Crossing station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line till Downtown Crossing station near Harvard University in Cambridge.

  • How long does it take to travel from Orient Heights Station to Harvard University by subway?

    The total travel time between Orient Heights Station in Boston and Harvard University in Cambridge by subway is about 41 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Orient Heights Station to get to Harvard University?

    Get on the BLUE LINE subway from the State Street station near Orient Heights Station in Boston.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between Orient Heights Station and Harvard University?

    Get off the subway at the Downtown Crossing station, which is closest to Harvard University in Cambridge.

  • How much is the subway fare from Orient Heights Station to Harvard University?

    The ride from Orient Heights Station to Harvard University costs $2.40.