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How to get fromForest Hills Station (MBTA) to Harvard Squareby subway, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Forest Hills Station (MBTA) to Harvard Square by subway, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Subway

    best
    1. Take the subway from Forest Hills to Downtown Crossingsubway subway Orange Line
    2. Take the subway from Downtown Crossing to Harvardsubway subway Red Line
    34 min
    $2

  2. Drive 5.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Forest Hills Station (MBTA) to Harvard Squarecar car 5.7 mi
    14 min
    $1–2

  3. Line 42 bus, line 1 bus

    1. Take the bus from Forest Hills to Nubianbus bus 42
    2. Take the bus from Nubian to Massachusetts Ave opp Holyoke Stbus bus 1
    1h 5m
    $2–4

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Forest Hills Station (MBTA) to Harvard Squaretaxi taxi 5.7 mi
    14 min
    $20–24

Forest Hills Station (MBTA) to Harvard Square by subway and foot

Calendar1496Weekly Services
Duration34 minAverage Duration
Ticket$2Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 8.6 mi
  • Duration: 34 min

What companies run services between Forest Hills Station (MBTA), MA, USA and Harvard Square, Middlesex County, MA, USA?

You can take a subway from Forest Hills to Harvard Square via Downtown Crossing and Harvard in around 34 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Forest Hills to Harvard Square via Nubian and Massachusetts Ave opp Holyoke St in around 1h 5m.

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