What is the cheapest way to get from Back Bay to Harvard Square?

The cheapest way to get from Back Bay to Harvard Square is to subway which costs $3 and takes 8 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Back Bay to Harvard Square?

The fastest way to get from Back Bay to Harvard Square is to taxi which takes 8 min and costs $11 - $14.

Is there a direct bus between Back Bay and Harvard Square?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Massachusetts Ave @ Beacon St and arriving at Massachusetts Ave opp Holyoke St. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 18 min.

Is there a direct train between Back Bay and Harvard Square?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Kendall/MIT and arriving at Harvard. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6 min.

How far is it from Back Bay to Harvard Square?

The distance between Back Bay and Harvard Square is 2 miles.

How do I travel from Back Bay to Harvard Square without a car?

The best way to get from Back Bay to Harvard Square without a car is to subway which takes 8 min and costs $3.

How long does it take to get from Back Bay to Harvard Square?

The subway from Kendall/MIT to Harvard takes 6 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

Where do I catch the Back Bay to Harvard Square bus from?

Back Bay to Harvard Square bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Massachusetts Ave @ Beacon St station.

Where do I catch the Back Bay to Harvard Square train from?

Back Bay to Harvard Square train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Kendall/MIT station.

Where does the Back Bay to Harvard Square bus arrive?

Back Bay to Harvard Square bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Massachusetts Ave opp Holyoke St station.

Where does the Back Bay to Harvard Square train arrive?

Back Bay to Harvard Square train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Harvard station.

Where can I stay near Harvard Square?

There are 1715+ hotels available in Harvard Square.

Back Bay to Harvard Square - 5 ways to travel via subway, line 1 bus, and taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Back Bay to Harvard Square by subway, bus, taxi, foot, or tram

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Subway
best
1. Take the subway from Kendall/MIT to Harvardsubway Red Line
8 min
$3
Line 1 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Massachusetts Ave @ Beacon St to Massachusetts Ave opp Holyoke Stbus 1
20 min
$1–5
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Back Bay to Harvard Squaretaxi 2.9 mi
8 min
$11–14
Walk
1. Take the foot from Back Bay to Harvard Squarewalk 2.9 mi
56 min
Tram, subway
1. Take the tram from Copley to Park Streettram E / ...
2. Take the subway from Park Street to Harvardsubway Red Line
23 min
$5

Back Bay to Harvard Square by subway and foot

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Distance: 2.2 mi
Duration: 8 min

What companies run services between Back Bay, MA, USA and Harvard Square, Middlesex County, MA, USA?

MBTA operates a subway from Kendall/MIT to Harvard every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 6 min. Alternatively, MBTA operates a bus from Massachusetts Ave @ Beacon St to Massachusetts Ave opp Holyoke St every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $1–5 and the journey takes 18 min.

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