There are 5 ways to get from Boston Airport (BOS) to Harvard Square by subway, bus, taxi, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Subway
best- Take the subway from Airport to Statesubway Blue Line
- Take the subway from Park Street to Harvardsubway Red Line
29 min$5Drive 6.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Boston Airport (BOS) to Harvard Squarecar 6.3 mi
14 min$2Bus, subway
- Take the bus from Terminal C - Arrivals Level to South Stationbus Sl1
- Take the subway from South Station to Harvardsubway Red Line
40 min$5–7Taxi
- Take the taxi from Boston Airport (BOS) to Harvard Squaretaxi 6.3 mi
14 min$28–35Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Boston (BOS) to Harvard Square6.3 mi
14 min
Boston Airport (BOS) to Harvard Square by subway and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Boston Airport (BOS) to Harvard Square is to drive which costs $1 - $2 and takes 14 min.
The fastest way to get from Boston Airport (BOS) to Harvard Square is to taxi which takes 14 min and costs $28 - $35.
No, there is no direct train from Boston Airport (BOS) to Harvard Square. However, there are services departing from Airport and arriving at Harvard via Park Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29 min.
The distance between Boston Airport (BOS) and Harvard Square is 6 miles. The road distance is 6.3 miles.
The best way to get from Boston Airport (BOS) to Harvard Square without a car is to subway which takes 29 min and costs $6.
It takes approximately 29 min to get from Boston Airport (BOS) to Harvard Square, including transfers.
Boston Airport (BOS) to Harvard Square train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Airport station.
Boston Airport (BOS) to Harvard Square train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at State station.
Yes, the driving distance between Boston Airport (BOS) to Harvard Square is 6 miles. It takes approximately 14 min to drive from Boston Airport (BOS) to Harvard Square.
There are 1611+ hotels available in Harvard Square.
What companies run services between Boston Airport (BOS), USA and Harvard Square, Middlesex County, MA, USA?
You can take a subway from Airport to Harvard Square via State, Park Street, and Harvard in around 29 min.
Subway from Airport to State
- Ave. Duration
- 6 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
Subway from Park Street to Harvard
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
Subway from South Station to Harvard
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
Bus from Terminal C - Arrivals Level to South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Boston (BOS) to Harvard Square
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Frequency
- On demand
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Booking & Getting There
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Boston Airport (BOS) and Harvard Square. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.