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

The cheapest way to get from Harvard Square to Charlestown is to subway which costs $3 and takes 24 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Harvard Square to Charlestown is to taxi which takes 9 min and costs $13 - $16.

Is there a direct bus between Harvard Square and Charlestown?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Harvard and arriving at Alford St @ Main St. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 24 min.

Is there a direct train between Harvard Square and Charlestown?

No, there is no direct train from Harvard Square to Charlestown. However, there are services departing from Harvard and arriving at Community College via Downtown Crossing. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24 min.

How far is it from Harvard Square to Charlestown?

The distance between Harvard Square and Charlestown is 5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Harvard Square to Charlestown without a car is to subway which takes 24 min and costs $3.

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

It takes approximately 24 min to get from Harvard Square to Charlestown, including transfers.

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

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

Where do I catch the Harvard Square to Charlestown train from?

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

Where does the Harvard Square to Charlestown bus arrive?

Harvard Square to Charlestown bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Alford St @ Main St station.

Where does the Harvard Square to Charlestown train arrive?

Harvard Square to Charlestown train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Downtown Crossing station.

Where can I stay near Charlestown?

There are 1823+ hotels available in Charlestown.

Harvard Square to Charlestown - 5 ways to travel via subway, and line 109 bus

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

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Subway
best
1. Take the subway from Harvard to Downtown Crossingsubway Red Line
2. Take the subway from Downtown Crossing to Community Collegesubway Orange Line
24 min
$2
Line 109 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Harvard to Alford St @ Main Stbus 109
25 min
$1–5
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Harvard Square to Charlestowntaxi 3.5 mi
9 min
$13–16
Walk
1. Take the walk from Harvard Square to Charlestownwalk 3.4 mi
1h 5m
Line 109 bus via Bunker Hill St @ Green St
1. Take the bus from Harvard to Sullivan Squarebus 109
47 min
$2–4

Harvard Square to Charlestown by foot and subway

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Distance: 5.2 mi
Duration: 24 min

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

You can take a vehicle from Harvard Square to Community College via Harvard and Downtown Crossing in around 24 min. Alternatively, MBTA operates a bus from Harvard to Alford St @ Main St every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $1–5 and the journey takes 24 min.

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