There are 4 ways to get from Central Avenue Station (MBTA) to Harvard Square by subway, bus, taxi, or car
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Subway
best- Take the subway from Ashmont to Harvardsubway Red Line
45 min$5Line 28 bus, line 1 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Mattapan to Nubianbus 28 / ...
- Take the bus from Nubian to Massachusetts Ave opp Holyoke Stbus 1
1h 32m$2–4Taxi
- Take the taxi from Central Avenue Station (MBTA) to Harvard Squaretaxi 9 mi
21 min$30–40Drive 9 mi
- Drive from Central Avenue Station (MBTA) to Harvard Squarecar 9 mi
21 min$2–3
Central Avenue Station (MBTA) to Harvard Square by tram, subway, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Central Avenue Station (MBTA) to Harvard Square is to drive which costs $1 - $3 and takes 21 min.
The fastest way to get from Central Avenue Station (MBTA) to Harvard Square is to taxi which takes 21 min and costs $30 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Central Avenue Station (MBTA) to Harvard Square. However, there are services departing from River St @ Cedar St and arriving at Massachusetts Ave opp Holyoke St via Mattapan and Nubian. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 32m.
No, there is no direct train from Central Avenue Station (MBTA) to Harvard Square. However, there are services departing from Central Avenue and arriving at Harvard via Ashmont. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 45 min.
The distance between Central Avenue Station (MBTA) and Harvard Square is 11 miles. The road distance is 9.1 miles.
The best way to get from Central Avenue Station (MBTA) to Harvard Square without a car is to subway which takes 45 min and costs $6.
It takes approximately 45 min to get from Central Avenue Station (MBTA) to Harvard Square, including transfers.
Central Avenue Station (MBTA) to Harvard Square bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Mattapan station.
Central Avenue Station (MBTA) to Harvard Square train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Ashmont station.
Central Avenue Station (MBTA) to Harvard Square bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Nubian station.
What companies run services between Central Avenue Station (MBTA), MA, USA and Harvard Square, Middlesex County, MA, USA?
MBTA operates a subway from Ashmont to Harvard every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 29 min. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Central Avenue Station (MBTA) to Harvard Square via River St @ Cedar St, Mattapan, Nubian, and Massachusetts Ave opp Holyoke St in around 1h 32m.
Subway from Ashmont to Harvard
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
Bus from Mattapan to Nubian
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
Bus from Nubian to Massachusetts Ave opp Holyoke St
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
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More Questions & Answers
Central Avenue Station (MBTA) to Harvard Square train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Harvard station.
Yes, the driving distance between Central Avenue Station (MBTA) to Harvard Square is 9 miles. It takes approximately 21 min to drive from Central Avenue Station (MBTA) to Harvard Square.
There are 1675+ hotels available in Harvard Square.