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

The cheapest way to get from Harvard Square to Cambridge is to line 69 bus which costs $1 - $5 and takes 5 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Harvard Square to Cambridge is to taxi which takes 3 min and costs $6 - $8.

Is there a direct bus between Harvard Square and Cambridge?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Massachusetts Ave opp Holyoke St and arriving at Cambridge St @ Dana St. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3 min.

How far is it from Harvard Square to Cambridge?

The distance between Harvard Square and Cambridge is 1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Harvard Square to Cambridge without a car is to line 69 bus which takes 5 min and costs $1 - $5.

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

The line 69 bus from Massachusetts Ave opp Holyoke St to Cambridge St @ Dana St takes 3 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

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

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

Where does the Harvard Square to Cambridge bus arrive?

Harvard Square to Cambridge bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Cambridge St @ Dana St station.

Where can I stay near Cambridge?

There are 1847+ hotels available in Cambridge.

Harvard Square to Cambridge - 4 ways to travel via line 69 bus, taxi, and foot

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There are 4 ways to get from Harvard Square to Cambridge by bus, taxi, or foot

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Line 69 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Massachusetts Ave opp Holyoke St to Cambridge St @ Dana Stbus 69
5 min
$1–5
Line 69 bus via Massachusetts Ave @ Johnston Gate
1. Take the bus from Massachusetts Ave @ Johnston Gate to Cambridge St @ Dana Stbus 69
5 min
$1–5
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Harvard Square to Cambridgetaxi 1.2 mi
3 min
$6–8
Walk
1. Take the foot from Harvard Square to Cambridgewalk 4,600 ft
16 min

Harvard Square to Cambridge by foot and bus

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Distance: 1.2 mi
Duration: 5 min

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

MBTA operates a bus from Massachusetts Ave opp Holyoke St to Cambridge St @ Dana St every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $1–5 and the journey takes 3 min.

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