There are 4 ways to get from Harvard Square to Newton Center by bus, subway, tram, taxi, or car
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Line 86 bus
best- Take the bus from Harvard Sq @ Garden St - Dawes Island to Reservoirbus 86
43 min$5–7Drive 6.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Harvard Square to Newton Centercar 6.2 mi
14 min$2Subway, tram
- Take the subway from Harvard to Park Streetsubway Red Line
- Take the tram from Park Street to Newton Centretram D
53 min$5Taxi
- Take the taxi from Harvard Square to Newton Centertaxi 6.2 mi
14 min$22–26
Harvard Square to Newton Center by foot, bus, and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Harvard Square to Newton Center is to drive which costs $1 - $2 and takes 14 min.
The fastest way to get from Harvard Square to Newton Center is to taxi which takes 14 min and costs $22 - $26.
No, there is no direct bus from Harvard Square to Newton Center. However, there are services departing from Harvard Sq @ Garden St - Dawes Island and arriving at Reservoir via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 43 min.
No, there is no direct train from Harvard Square to Newton Center. However, there are services departing from Harvard and arriving at Newton Centre via Park Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 53 min.
The distance between Harvard Square and Newton Center is 7 miles. The road distance is 6.2 miles.
The best way to get from Harvard Square to Newton Center without a car is to line 86 bus which takes 43 min and costs $4 - $8.
It takes approximately 43 min to get from Harvard Square to Newton Center, including transfers.
Harvard Square to Newton Center bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Harvard Sq @ Garden St - Dawes Island station.
Harvard Square to Newton Center train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Harvard station.
Harvard Square to Newton Center bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Reservoir station.
What companies run services between Harvard Square, Middlesex County, MA, USA and Newton Center, MA, USA?
MBTA operates a bus from Harvard Sq @ Garden St - Dawes Island to Reservoir every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $1–5 and the journey takes 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
Tram from Park Street to Newton Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
Bus from Harvard Sq @ Garden St - Dawes Island to Reservoir
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
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More Questions & Answers
Harvard Square to Newton Center train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Park Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Harvard Square to Newton Center is 6 miles. It takes approximately 14 min to drive from Harvard Square to Newton Center.
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