There are 4 ways to get from Harvard Square to Ashmont (Station) by subway, bus, taxi, or car
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Subway
best- Take the subway from Harvard to Ashmontsubway Red Line
32 min$3Line 1 bus, line 23 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Massachusetts Ave opp Holyoke St to Nubianbus 1
- Take the bus from Nubian to Ashmontbus 23
1h 20m$2–4Taxi
- Take the taxi from Harvard Square to Ashmont (Station)taxi 8 mi
19 min$27–33Drive 8 mi
- Drive from Harvard Square to Ashmont (Station)car 8 mi
19 min$2–3
Harvard Square to Ashmont (Station) by foot and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Harvard Square to Ashmont (Station) is to drive which costs $1 - $3 and takes 19 min.
The fastest way to get from Harvard Square to Ashmont (Station) is to taxi which takes 19 min and costs $27 - $33.
No, there is no direct bus from Harvard Square to Ashmont (Station). However, there are services departing from Massachusetts Ave opp Holyoke St and arriving at Ashmont via Nubian. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 20m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Harvard and arriving at Ashmont. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 30 min.
The distance between Harvard Square and Ashmont (Station) is 9 miles. The road distance is 8 miles.
The best way to get from Harvard Square to Ashmont (Station) without a car is to subway which takes 32 min and costs $3.
The subway from Harvard to Ashmont takes 30 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.
Harvard Square to Ashmont (Station) bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Massachusetts Ave opp Holyoke St station.
Harvard Square to Ashmont (Station) train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Harvard station.
Harvard Square to Ashmont (Station) bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Nubian station.
What companies run services between Harvard Square, Middlesex County, MA, USA and Ashmont (Station), MA, USA?
MBTA operates a subway from Harvard to Ashmont every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 30 min. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Harvard Square to Ashmont via Massachusetts Ave opp Holyoke St and Nubian in around 1h 20m.
Subway from Harvard to Ashmont
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
Bus from Massachusetts Ave opp Holyoke St to Nubian
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
Bus from Nubian to Ashmont
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
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More Questions & Answers
Harvard Square to Ashmont (Station) train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Ashmont station.
Yes, the driving distance between Harvard Square to Ashmont (Station) is 8 miles. It takes approximately 19 min to drive from Harvard Square to Ashmont (Station).
There are 1609+ hotels available in Ashmont (Station).

