There are 5 ways to get from Harvard Square to Jamaica Plain by subway, bus, taxi, or car
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Subway
best- Take the subway from Harvard to Downtown Crossingsubway Red Line
- Take the subway from Downtown Crossing to Green Streetsubway Orange Line
33 min$2Line 1 bus, line 41 bus
- Take the bus from Massachusetts Ave opp Holyoke St to Nubianbus 1
- Take the bus from Nubian to 775 Centre Stbus 41
1h 33m$2–4Taxi
- Take the taxi from Harvard Square to Jamaica Plaintaxi 5.9 mi
15 min$21–25Drive 5.9 mi
- Drive from Harvard Square to Jamaica Plaincar 5.9 mi
15 min$2Line 66 bus, line 41 bus
- Take the bus from Harvard Sq @ Garden St - Dawes Island to Nubianbus 66
- Take the bus from Nubian to 775 Centre Stbus 41
1h 46m$2–4
Harvard Square to Jamaica Plain by foot and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Harvard Square to Jamaica Plain is to drive which costs $1 - $2 and takes 15 min.
The fastest way to get from Harvard Square to Jamaica Plain is to taxi which takes 15 min and costs $21 - $25.
No, there is no direct bus from Harvard Square to Jamaica Plain. However, there are services departing from Massachusetts Ave opp Holyoke St and arriving at 775 Centre St via Nubian. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Harvard Square to Jamaica Plain. However, there are services departing from Harvard and arriving at Green Street via Downtown Crossing. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33 min.
The distance between Harvard Square and Jamaica Plain is 8 miles. The road distance is 6 miles.
The best way to get from Harvard Square to Jamaica Plain without a car is to subway which takes 33 min and costs $3.
It takes approximately 33 min to get from Harvard Square to Jamaica Plain, including transfers.
Harvard Square to Jamaica Plain bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Massachusetts Ave opp Holyoke St station.
Harvard Square to Jamaica Plain train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Harvard station.
Harvard Square to Jamaica Plain bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Nubian station.
What companies run services between Harvard Square, Middlesex County, MA, USA and Jamaica Plain, MA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Harvard Square to Green Street via Harvard and Downtown Crossing in around 33 min. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Harvard Square to 775 Centre St via Massachusetts Ave opp Holyoke St and Nubian in around 1h 33m.
- Phone
- +1-617-222-3200
- Website
- mbta.com
Subway from Harvard to Downtown Crossing
- Ave. Duration
- 12 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.mbta.com/schedules/subway
- Adult
- $3
Subway from Downtown Crossing to Green Street
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.mbta.com/schedules/subway
- Adult
- $0
- Phone
- +1-617-222-3200
- Website
- mbta.com
Bus from Massachusetts Ave opp Holyoke St to Nubian
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com/guides/world-cup-guide
Bus from Nubian to 775 Centre St
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com/guides/world-cup-guide
Bus from Harvard Sq @ Garden St - Dawes Island to Nubian
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com/guides/world-cup-guide
Bus from Nubian to 775 Centre St
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com/guides/world-cup-guide
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More Questions & Answers
Harvard Square to Jamaica Plain train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Downtown Crossing station.
Yes, the driving distance between Harvard Square to Jamaica Plain is 6 miles. It takes approximately 15 min to drive from Harvard Square to Jamaica Plain.
There are 1798+ hotels available in Jamaica Plain.

