There are 4 ways to get from Harvard Square to Riverside (Station) by bus, tram, taxi, or car
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Line 86 bus, tram
best- Take the bus from Harvard Sq @ Garden St - Dawes Island to Reservoirbus 86
- Take the tram from Reservoir to Riversidetram D
54 min$5–7Drive 8.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Harvard Square to Riverside (Station)car 8.2 mi
16 min$2–3Tram
- Take the tram from Park Street to Riversidetram D
1h 4m$5Taxi
- Take the taxi from Harvard Square to Riverside (Station)taxi 8.2 mi
16 min$28–35
Harvard Square to Riverside (Station) by foot, bus, and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Harvard Square to Riverside (Station) is to drive which costs $1 - $3 and takes 16 min.
The fastest way to get from Harvard Square to Riverside (Station) is to taxi which takes 16 min and costs $28 - $35.
No, there is no direct train from Harvard Square to Riverside (Station). However, there are services departing from Harvard and arriving at Riverside via Park Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 4m.
The distance between Harvard Square and Riverside (Station) is 11 miles. The road distance is 8.3 miles.
The best way to get from Harvard Square to Riverside (Station) without a car is to line 86 bus and tram which takes 54 min and costs $4 - $8.
It takes approximately 54 min to get from Harvard Square to Riverside (Station), including transfers.
Harvard Square to Riverside (Station) train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Park Street station.
Harvard Square to Riverside (Station) train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Riverside station.
Yes, the driving distance between Harvard Square to Riverside (Station) is 8 miles. It takes approximately 16 min to drive from Harvard Square to Riverside (Station).
There are 1664+ hotels available in Riverside (Station).
What companies run services between Harvard Square, Middlesex County, MA, USA and Riverside (Station), MA, USA?
MBTA operates a vehicle from Park Street to Riverside every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 46 min.
Tram from Reservoir to Riverside
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
Tram from Park Street to Riverside
- Ave. Duration
- 46 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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