There are 4 ways to get from Harvard Square to East Boston by subway, bus, taxi, or foot
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Subway
best- Take the subway from Harvard to Park Streetsubway Red Line
- Take the subway from State to Mavericksubway Blue Line
27 min$5Subway, bus
cheapest- Take the subway from Harvard to South Stationsubway Red Line
- Take the bus from South Station to Airportbus Sl3
34 min$3–7Taxi
- Take the taxi from Harvard Square to East Bostontaxi 5.4 mi
12 min$19–24Walk
- Take the walk from Harvard Square to East Bostonwalk 6.2 mi
1h 59m
Harvard Square to East Boston by foot and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Harvard Square to East Boston is to subway which costs $6 and takes 27 min.
The fastest way to get from Harvard Square to East Boston is to taxi which takes 12 min and costs $19 - $24.
No, there is no direct train from Harvard Square to East Boston. However, there are services departing from Harvard and arriving at Maverick via State. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27 min.
The distance between Harvard Square and East Boston is 5 miles.
The best way to get from Harvard Square to East Boston without a car is to subway which takes 27 min and costs $6.
It takes approximately 27 min to get from Harvard Square to East Boston, including transfers.
Harvard Square to East Boston train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Harvard station.
Harvard Square to East Boston train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Park Street station.
There are 1800+ hotels available in East Boston.
What companies run services between Harvard Square, Middlesex County, MA, USA and East Boston, MA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Harvard Square to Maverick via Harvard, Park Street, and State in around 27 min.
Subway from Harvard to Park Street
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
Subway from State to Maverick
- Ave. Duration
- 4 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
Subway from Harvard to South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
Bus from South Station to Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 12 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
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