There are 4 ways to get from Harvard Square to Forest Hills (Station) by subway, bus, taxi, or car
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 Downtown Crossingsubway Red Line
- Take the subway from Downtown Crossing to Forest Hillssubway Orange Line
35 min$2Line 1 bus, line 42 bus
- Take the bus from Massachusetts Ave opp Holyoke St to Nubianbus 1
- Take the bus from Nubian to Forest Hillsbus 42
1h 11m$2–4Taxi
- Take the taxi from Harvard Square to Forest Hills (Station)taxi 6.3 mi
16 min$22–27Drive 6.3 mi
- Drive from Harvard Square to Forest Hills (Station)car 6.3 mi
16 min$2
Harvard Square to Forest Hills (Station) by foot and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Harvard Square to Forest Hills (Station) is to drive which costs $1 - $2 and takes 16 min.
The fastest way to get from Harvard Square to Forest Hills (Station) is to taxi which takes 16 min and costs $22 - $27.
No, there is no direct bus from Harvard Square to Forest Hills (Station). However, there are services departing from Massachusetts Ave opp Holyoke St and arriving at Forest Hills via Nubian. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Harvard Square to Forest Hills (Station). However, there are services departing from Harvard and arriving at Forest Hills via Downtown Crossing. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35 min.
The distance between Harvard Square and Forest Hills (Station) is 9 miles. The road distance is 6.3 miles.
The best way to get from Harvard Square to Forest Hills (Station) without a car is to subway which takes 35 min and costs $3.
It takes approximately 35 min to get from Harvard Square to Forest Hills (Station), including transfers.
Harvard Square to Forest Hills (Station) bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Massachusetts Ave opp Holyoke St station.
Harvard Square to Forest Hills (Station) train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Harvard station.
Harvard Square to Forest Hills (Station) bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Nubian station.
What companies run services between Harvard Square, Middlesex County, MA, USA and Forest Hills (Station), MA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Harvard Square to Forest Hills via Harvard and Downtown Crossing in around 35 min. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Harvard Square to Forest Hills via Massachusetts Ave opp Holyoke St and Nubian in around 1h 11m.
Subway from Harvard to Downtown Crossing
- Ave. Duration
- 12 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
Subway from Downtown Crossing to Forest Hills
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $0
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 Forest Hills
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
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More Questions & Answers
Harvard Square to Forest Hills (Station) train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Downtown Crossing station.
Yes, the driving distance between Harvard Square to Forest Hills (Station) is 6 miles. It takes approximately 16 min to drive from Harvard Square to Forest Hills (Station).
There are 1405+ hotels available in Forest Hills (Station).

