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How to get fromBoston University to Harvard Squareby tram, subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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There are 4 ways to get from Boston University to Harvard Square by tram, subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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  1. Tram, subway

    best
    1. Take the tram from Boston University Central to Park Streettram tram B
    2. Take the subway from Park Street to Harvardsubway subway Red Line
    39 min
    $5

  2. Line 1 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Massachusetts Ave @ Sidney St to Massachusetts Ave opp Holyoke Stbus bus 1
    39 min
    $1–5

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Boston University to Harvard Squaretaxi taxi 2.4 mi
    6 min
    $10–13

  4. Walk

    1. Take the walk from Boston University to Harvard Squarewalk walk 2.1 mi
    40 min

Boston University to Harvard Square by foot, tram, and subway

Calendar900Weekly Services
Duration39 minAverage Duration
Ticket$5Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 6.3 mi
  • Duration: 39 min

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

MBTA operates a bus from Massachusetts Ave @ Sidney St to Massachusetts Ave opp Holyoke St every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $1–5 and the journey takes 10 min.

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