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How to get fromHarvard Square to Northeastern Universityby subway, bus, taxi, foot, or tram

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There are 6 ways to get from Harvard Square to Northeastern University by subway, bus, taxi, foot, or tram

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  1. Subway

    best
    1. Take the subway from Harvard to Downtown Crossingsubway subway Red Line
    2. Take the subway from Downtown Crossing to Massachusetts Avenuesubway subway Orange Line
    29 min
    $2

  2. Line 1 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Massachusetts Ave opp Holyoke St to Massachusetts Ave @ Massachusetts Ave Stationbus bus 1
    33 min
    $1–5

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Harvard Square to Northeastern Universitytaxi taxi 3.7 mi
    10 min
    $14–17

  4. Walk

    1. Take the foot from Harvard Square to Northeastern Universitywalk walk 3.2 mi
    1h 2m

  5. Line 1 bus via Mt Auburn St @ DeWolfe St

    1. Take the bus from Mt Auburn St @ DeWolfe St to Massachusetts Ave @ Massachusetts Ave Stationbus bus 1
    33 min
    $1–5

  6. Subway, tram

    1. Take the subway from Harvard to Park Streetsubway subway Red Line
    2. Take the tram from Park Street to Northeastern Universitytram tram E
    37 min
    $5

Harvard Square to Northeastern University by foot and subway

Calendar1472Weekly Services
Duration29 minAverage Duration
Ticket$2Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 5.7 mi
  • Duration: 29 min

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

You can take a vehicle from Harvard Square to Northeastern University via Harvard, Downtown Crossing, and Massachusetts Avenue in around 29 min. Alternatively, MBTA operates a bus from Massachusetts Ave opp Holyoke St to Massachusetts Ave @ Massachusetts Ave Station every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $1–5 and the journey takes 25 min.

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