What is the cheapest way to get from Harvard Square to Alewife Station?

The cheapest way to get from Harvard Square to Alewife Station is to subway which costs $3 and takes 11 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Harvard Square to Alewife Station?

The fastest way to get from Harvard Square to Alewife Station is to taxi which takes 6 min and costs $10 - $13.

Is there a direct bus between Harvard Square and Alewife Station?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Harvard and arriving at Concord Ave @ Wheeler St. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9 min.

Is there a direct train between Harvard Square and Alewife Station?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Harvard and arriving at Alewife. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9 min.

How far is it from Harvard Square to Alewife Station?

The distance between Harvard Square and Alewife Station is 3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Harvard Square to Alewife Station without a car is to subway which takes 11 min and costs $3.

How long does it take to get from Harvard Square to Alewife Station?

The subway from Harvard to Alewife takes 9 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

Where do I catch the Harvard Square to Alewife Station bus from?

Harvard Square to Alewife Station bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Harvard station.

Where do I catch the Harvard Square to Alewife Station train from?

Harvard Square to Alewife Station train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Harvard station.

Where does the Harvard Square to Alewife Station bus arrive?

Harvard Square to Alewife Station bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Concord Ave @ Wheeler St station.

Where does the Harvard Square to Alewife Station train arrive?

Harvard Square to Alewife Station train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Alewife station.

Where can I stay near Alewife Station?

There are 1818+ hotels available in Alewife Station.

Harvard Square to Alewife Station - 5 ways to travel via subway

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

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Subway
best
1. Take the subway from Harvard to Alewifesubway Red Line
11 min
$3
Line 74 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Harvard to Concord Ave @ Wheeler Stbus 74 / ...
23 min
$1–5
Line 83 bus
1. Take the bus from Massachusetts Ave opp Waterhouse St to Rindge Ave @ Russell Fieldbus 83
35 min
$1–5
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Harvard Square to Alewife Stationtaxi 2.4 mi
6 min
$10–13
Walk
1. Take the walk from Harvard Square to Alewife Stationwalk 2.3 mi
44 min

Harvard Square to Alewife Station by foot and subway

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Distance: 2.7 mi
Duration: 11 min

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

MBTA operates a subway from Harvard to Alewife every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 9 min. Alternatively, MBTA operates a bus from Harvard to Concord Ave @ Wheeler St every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $1–5 and the journey takes 9 min.

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