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How to get fromBoston Public Garden to Harvard Squareby subway, tram, taxi, or foot

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There are 5 ways to get from Boston Public Garden to Harvard Square by subway, tram, taxi, or foot

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  1. Subway

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    1. Take the subway from Park Street to Harvardsubway subway Red Line
    21 min
    $3

  2. Tram, subway

    1. Take the tram from Arlington to Park Streettram tram E / ...
    2. Take the subway from Park Street to Harvardsubway subway Red Line
    24 min
    $5

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Boston Public Garden to Harvard Squaretaxi taxi 3.4 mi
    9 min
    $13–16

  4. Walk

    1. Take the walk from Boston Public Garden to Harvard Squarewalk walk 3.3 mi
    1h 3m

  5. Subway via Charles/MGH

    1. Take the subway from Charles/MGH to Harvardsubway subway Red Line
    22 min
    $3

Boston Public Garden to Harvard Square by foot and subway

Calendar1563Weekly Services
Duration21 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3.9 mi
  • Duration: 21 min

What companies run services between Boston Public Garden, MA, USA and Harvard Square, Middlesex County, MA, USA?

MBTA operates a subway from Park Street to Harvard every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 10 min.

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