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 subway which costs $3 and takes 22 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 Downtown Crossing. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22 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 subway which takes 22 min and costs $3.

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

It takes approximately 22 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 Downtown Crossing station.

Where can I stay near Harvard Square?

There are 1528+ hotels available in Harvard Square.

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

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

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Subway
best
1. Take the subway from Back Bay to Downtown Crossingsubway Orange Line
2. Take the subway from Downtown Crossing to Harvardsubway Red Line
22 min
$2
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 foot 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 subway and foot

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Distance: 4.8 mi
Duration: 22 min

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

You can take a subway from Back Bay to Harvard Square via Downtown Crossing and Harvard in around 22 min. Alternatively, 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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