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

The cheapest way to get from Back Bay (Station) to Harvard Square is to line 1 bus which costs $1 - $5 and takes 37 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Back Bay (Station) to Harvard Square is to taxi which takes 6 min and costs $15 - $18.

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

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Massachusetts Ave @ Clearway St and arriving at Massachusetts Ave opp Holyoke St. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 21 min.

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

No, there is no direct train from Back Bay (Station) to Harvard Square. However, there are services departing from Back Bay and arriving at Harvard via South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25 min.

How far is it from Back Bay (Station) to Harvard Square?

The distance between Back Bay (Station) and Harvard Square is 5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Back Bay (Station) to Harvard Square without a car is to train and subway which takes 25 min and costs $3 - $9.

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

It takes approximately 25 min to get from Back Bay (Station) to Harvard Square, including transfers.

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

Back Bay (Station) to Harvard Square bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Massachusetts Ave @ Clearway St station.

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

Back Bay (Station) to Harvard Square train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Back Bay station.

Where does the Back Bay (Station) to Harvard Square bus arrive?

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

Where does the Back Bay (Station) to Harvard Square train arrive?

Back Bay (Station) to Harvard Square train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at South Station.

Where can I stay near Harvard Square?

There are 1750+ hotels available in Harvard Square.

Back Bay (Station) to Harvard Square - 5 ways to travel via train, and subway

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There are 5 ways to get from Back Bay (Station) to Harvard Square by train, subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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Train, subway
best
1. Take the train from Back Bay to South Stationtrain Needham Line / ...
2. Take the subway from South Station to Harvardsubway Red Line
25 min
$3–9
Line 1 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Massachusetts Ave @ Clearway St to Massachusetts Ave opp Holyoke Stbus 1
37 min
$1–5
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Back Bay (Station) to Harvard Squaretaxi 4 mi
6 min
$15–18
Walk
1. Take the walk from Back Bay (Station) to Harvard Squarewalk 3.3 mi
1h 4m
Line 1 bus via Massachusetts Ave @ St Botolph St
1. Take the bus from Massachusetts Ave @ St Botolph St to Massachusetts Ave opp Holyoke Stbus 1
38 min
$1–5

Back Bay (Station) to Harvard Square by train, subway, and foot

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Distance: 5.4 mi
Duration: 25 min

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

MBTA operates a bus from Massachusetts Ave @ Clearway St to Massachusetts Ave opp Holyoke St every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $1–5 and the journey takes 21 min.

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