How to get to Harvard Square in Cambridge by Bus, Subway or Train?

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Directions to Harvard Square (Cambridge) with public transportation

The following transit lines have routes that pass near Harvard Square

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How to get to Harvard Square by Bus?

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How to get to Harvard Square by Train?

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How to get to Harvard Square by Subway?

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Bus stations near Harvard Square in Cambridge

  • Massachusetts Ave @ Bow St,1 min walk,
  • Quincy St @ Harvard St,1 min walk,
  • Massachusetts Ave @ Holyoke St,3 min walk,
  • JFK St @ Eliot St,4 min walk,
  • Harvard,5 min walk,

Subway stations near Harvard Square in Cambridge

  • Harvard Square,4 min walk,

Train stations near Harvard Square in Cambridge

  • Porter,25 min walk,

Bus lines to Harvard Square in Cambridge

  • 1,Harvard,
  • 68,Kendall/MIT,
  • 69,Harvard,
  • RED LINE SHUTTLE,Alewife - Park Street,
  • RED LINE SHUTTLE,Harvard - JFK/UMass via Congress Street,
  • RED LINE SHUTTLE,Alewife - Kendall/MIT,
  • RED LINE SHUTTLE,Alewife - Harvard via Brattle Street,
  • RED LINE SHUTTLE,Harvard - South Station,
  • RED LINE SHUTTLE,Harvard - Park Street,
  • RED LINE SHUTTLE,Harvard - Broadway,
  • RED LINE SHUTTLE,Harvard - JFK/UMass via State Street,
  • 66,Harvard Via Allston,
  • 86,Reservoir,
  • RED LINE SHUTTLE,Alewife - Harvard,
  • 71,Harvard - Watertown Square,
  • 73,Harvard - Waverley,
  • 74,Harvard - Belmont Center,
  • 75,Harvard - Belmont Center,
  • 77,Harvard - Arlington Heights,
  • 78,Harvard - Arlmont Village,
Questions & Answers

  • What are the closest stations to Harvard Square?

    The closest stations to Harvard Square are:

    • Massachusetts Ave @ Bow St is 11 yards away, 1 min walk.
    • Quincy St @ Harvard St is 70 yards away, 1 min walk.
    • Massachusetts Ave @ Holyoke St is 226 yards away, 3 min walk.
    • JFK St @ Eliot St is 330 yards away, 4 min walk.
    • Harvard Square is 331 yards away, 4 min walk.
    • Harvard is 336 yards away, 5 min walk.
    • Porter is 2107 yards away, 25 min walk.

  • Which Bus lines stop near Harvard Square?

    These Bus lines stop near Harvard Square: 1, 66, 71, 86

  • Which Train lines stop near Harvard Square?

    These Train lines stop near Harvard Square: FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER

  • Which Subway lines stop near Harvard Square?

    These Subway lines stop near Harvard Square: RED LINE

  • What’s the nearest subway station to Harvard Square in Cambridge?

    The nearest subway station to Harvard Square in Cambridge is Harvard Square. It’s a 4 min walk away.

  • What’s the nearest train station to Harvard Square in Cambridge?

    The nearest train station to Harvard Square in Cambridge is Porter. It’s a 25 min walk away.

  • What’s the nearest bus stop to Harvard Square in Cambridge?

    The nearest bus stops to Harvard Square in Cambridge are Massachusetts Ave @ Bow St and Quincy St @ Harvard St. The closest one is a 1 min walk away.

  • What time is the first Subway to Harvard Square in Cambridge?

    The RED LINE is the first Subway that goes to Harvard Square in Cambridge. It stops nearby at 5:25 AM.

  • What time is the last Subway to Harvard Square in Cambridge?

    The RED LINE is the last Subway that goes to Harvard Square in Cambridge. It stops nearby at 1:22 AM.

  • What time is the first Train to Harvard Square in Cambridge?

    The FITCHBURG is the first Train that goes to Harvard Square in Cambridge. It stops nearby at 5:47 AM.

  • What time is the last Train to Harvard Square in Cambridge?

    The FITCHBURG is the last Train that goes to Harvard Square in Cambridge. It stops nearby at 12:17 AM.

  • What time is the first Bus to Harvard Square in Cambridge?

    The 73 is the first Bus that goes to Harvard Square in Cambridge. It stops nearby at 4:45 AM.

  • What time is the last Bus to Harvard Square in Cambridge?

    The 66 is the last Bus that goes to Harvard Square in Cambridge. It stops nearby at 1:34 AM.

  • How much is the Subway fare to Harvard Square?

    The Subway fare to Harvard Square costs about $2.40.

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Location: Cambridge, Boston

Harvard Square, Cambridge
Harvard Square, CambridgeHarvard Square is a triangular plaza at the intersection of Massachusetts Avenue, Brattle Street and John F. Kennedy Street near the center of Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States. The term "Harvard Square" is also used to delineate the business district and Harvard University surrounding that intersection, which is the historic center of Cambridge. Adjacent to Harvard Yard, the historic heart of Harvard University, the Square (as it is sometimes called, locally) functions as a commercial center for Harvard students, as well as residents of western Cambridge, the western and northern neighborhoods and the inner suburbs of Boston. The Square is served by Harvard station, a major MBTA Red Line subway and a bus transportation hub. The name "Harvard Square" can also refer to the entire neighborhood surrounding this intersection for several blocks in each direction, including Brattle Square, a block away, and the nearby Cambridge Common. The Common is a park area with a playground, baseball field, and a number of monuments, several relating to the Revolutionary War.
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