What is the cheapest way to get from Charlestown to Harvard Square?

The cheapest way to get from Charlestown to Harvard Square is to subway which costs $3 and takes 24 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Charlestown to Harvard Square?

The fastest way to get from Charlestown to Harvard Square is to taxi which takes 10 min and costs $14 - $17.

Is there a direct bus between Charlestown and Harvard Square?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Alford St @ MBTA Charlestown Garage and arriving at Harvard Sq @ Garden St - Dawes Island. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 24 min.

Is there a direct train between Charlestown and Harvard Square?

No, there is no direct train from Charlestown to Harvard Square. However, there are services departing from Community College and arriving at Harvard via Downtown Crossing. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24 min.

How far is it from Charlestown to Harvard Square?

The distance between Charlestown and Harvard Square is 5 miles.

How do I travel from Charlestown to Harvard Square without a car?

The best way to get from Charlestown to Harvard Square without a car is to subway which takes 24 min and costs $3.

How long does it take to get from Charlestown to Harvard Square?

It takes approximately 24 min to get from Charlestown to Harvard Square, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Charlestown to Harvard Square bus from?

Charlestown to Harvard Square bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Alford St @ MBTA Charlestown Garage station.

Where do I catch the Charlestown to Harvard Square train from?

Charlestown to Harvard Square train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Community College station.

Where does the Charlestown to Harvard Square bus arrive?

Charlestown to Harvard Square bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Harvard Sq @ Garden St - Dawes Island station.

Where does the Charlestown to Harvard Square train arrive?

Charlestown to Harvard Square train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Downtown Crossing station.

Where can I stay near Harvard Square?

There are 1818+ hotels available in Harvard Square.

Charlestown to Harvard Square - 5 ways to travel via subway, and line 109 bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Charlestown to Harvard Square by subway, bus, taxi, foot, or tram

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Subway
best
1. Take the subway from Community College to Downtown Crossingsubway Orange Line
2. Take the subway from Downtown Crossing to Harvardsubway Red Line
24 min
$2
Line 109 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Alford St @ MBTA Charlestown Garage to Harvard Sq @ Garden St - Dawes Islandbus 109
27 min
$1–5
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Charlestown to Harvard Squaretaxi 3.7 mi
10 min
$14–17
Walk
1. Take the walk from Charlestown to Harvard Squarewalk 3.4 mi
1h 5m
Line 93 bus, tram, subway
1. Take the bus from Bunker Hill St @ Green St to N Washington St @ Medford Stbus 93
2. Take the tram from North Station to Park Streettram E / ...
3. Take the subway from Park Street to Harvardsubway
32 min
$8–10

Charlestown to Harvard Square by subway and foot

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24 minAverage Duration

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Distance: 5.2 mi
Duration: 24 min

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

You can take a subway from Community College to Harvard Square via Downtown Crossing and Harvard in around 24 min. Alternatively, MBTA operates a bus from Alford St @ MBTA Charlestown Garage to Harvard Sq @ Garden St - Dawes Island every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $1–5 and the journey takes 24 min.

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