How to get from Boston Back Bay BBY to Harvard University by subway?

From Boston Back Bay BBY to Harvard University by subway

To get from Boston Back Bay BBY to Harvard University in Cambridge, take the ORANGE LINE subway from Back Bay - South End station to Downtown Crossing station. Next, take the RED LINE subway from Downtown Crossing station to Harvard Square station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 28 min. The ride fare is $2.40. The subway schedule from Boston Back Bay BBY may change. We recommend you check the updated subway schedule to Harvard University on the Moovit app.

28min$2.40
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Walk to Harvard University
Leaves from Back Bay - South End

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Boston Back Bay BBY
  • 2
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Oak Grove
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Downtown Crossing
    4 min
  • 4
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Harvard Square
    13 min
  • 6
    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 Boston Back Bay BBY to Harvard University

The distance between Boston Back Bay BBY, Cambridge and Harvard University, Cambridge is approximately 4.77 mi, which can typically be travelled in 28 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Boston Back Bay BBY 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 Boston Back Bay BBY to Harvard University

To check the subway schedule from Boston Back Bay BBY to Harvard University using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Boston Back Bay BBY) 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.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Boston Back Bay BBY to Harvard University?

    The fastest way takes 28 minutes, using Subway line ORANGE LINE, Subway line RED LINE.

  • Is there a direct subway between Boston Back Bay BBY and Harvard University?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 subway lines in total. The total travelling time is 28 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Boston Back Bay BBY to Harvard University?

    The ORANGE LINE subway line goes from Downtown Crossing station near Boston Back Bay BBY in Boston to Harvard Square station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line till Harvard Square station near Harvard University in Cambridge.

  • How long does it take to travel from Boston Back Bay BBY to Harvard University by subway?

    The total travel time between Boston Back Bay BBY in Boston and Harvard University in Cambridge by subway is about 28 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Boston Back Bay BBY to get to Harvard University?

    Get on the ORANGE LINE subway from the Downtown Crossing station near Boston Back Bay BBY in Boston.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between Boston Back Bay BBY and Harvard University?

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

  • When is the first bus from Boston Back Bay BBY to Harvard University?

    The first bus from Boston Back Bay BBY in Boston to Harvard University in Cambridge is Nubian - Harvard. It leaves the Massachusetts Ave @ Massachusetts Ave Station stop at 12:47 AM.

  • When is the first train from Boston Back Bay BBY to Harvard University?

    The first train from Boston Back Bay BBY in Boston to Harvard University 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 Back Bay BBY to Harvard University?

    The ride from Boston Back Bay BBY to Harvard University costs $2.40.

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