What is the cheapest way to get from Harvard Square to Back Bay?

The cheapest way to get from Harvard Square to Back Bay is to subway which costs $3 and takes 8 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Harvard Square to Back Bay?

The fastest way to get from Harvard Square to Back Bay is to subway which takes 8 min and costs $3.

Is there a direct bus between Harvard Square and Back Bay?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Massachusetts Ave opp Holyoke St and arriving at Massachusetts Ave @ Marlborough St. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 19 min.

Is there a direct train between Harvard Square and Back Bay?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Harvard and arriving at Kendall/MIT. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6 min.

How far is it from Harvard Square to Back Bay?

The distance between Harvard Square and Back Bay is 2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Harvard Square to Back Bay without a car is to subway which takes 8 min and costs $3.

How long does it take to get from Harvard Square to Back Bay?

The subway from Harvard to Kendall/MIT takes 6 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

Where do I catch the Harvard Square to Back Bay bus from?

Harvard Square to Back Bay bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Massachusetts Ave opp Holyoke St station.

Where do I catch the Harvard Square to Back Bay train from?

Harvard Square to Back Bay train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Harvard station.

Where does the Harvard Square to Back Bay bus arrive?

Harvard Square to Back Bay bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Massachusetts Ave @ Marlborough St station.

Where does the Harvard Square to Back Bay train arrive?

Harvard Square to Back Bay train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Kendall/MIT station.

Where can I stay near Back Bay?

There are 1719+ hotels available in Back Bay.

Harvard Square to Back Bay - 5 ways to travel via subway, line 1 bus, and taxi

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

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Subway
best
1. Take the subway from Harvard to Kendall/MITsubway Red Line
8 min
$3
Line 1 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Massachusetts Ave opp Holyoke St to Massachusetts Ave @ Marlborough Stbus 1
21 min
$1–5
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Harvard Square to Back Baytaxi 3.7 mi
10 min
$14–17
Walk
1. Take the foot from Harvard Square to Back Baywalk 2.9 mi
56 min
Subway, tram
1. Take the subway from Harvard to Park Streetsubway Red Line
2. Take the tram from Park Street to Copleytram E / ...
22 min
$5

Harvard Square to Back Bay by foot and subway

1501Weekly Services

8 minAverage Duration

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Distance: 2.2 mi
Duration: 8 min

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

MBTA operates a subway from Harvard to Kendall/MIT every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 6 min. Alternatively, MBTA operates a bus from Massachusetts Ave opp Holyoke St to Massachusetts Ave @ Marlborough St every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $1–5 and the journey takes 19 min.

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