What is the cheapest way to get from Harvard Square to South Boston?

The cheapest way to get from Harvard Square to South Boston is to drive which costs $1 - $2 and takes 15 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Harvard Square to South Boston?

The fastest way to get from Harvard Square to South Boston is to subway which takes 12 min and costs $3.

Is there a direct bus between Harvard Square and South Boston?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Harvard Sq @ Garden St - Dawes Island and arriving at Nubian. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 52 min.

Is there a direct train between Harvard Square and South Boston?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Harvard and arriving at Park Street. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10 min.

How far is it from Harvard Square to South Boston?

The distance between Harvard Square and South Boston is 3 miles. The road distance is 5.6 miles.

How do I travel from Harvard Square to South Boston without a car?

The best way to get from Harvard Square to South Boston without a car is to subway which takes 12 min and costs $3.

How long does it take to get from Harvard Square to South Boston?

The subway from Harvard to Park Street takes 10 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

Where do I catch the Harvard Square to South Boston bus from?

Harvard Square to South Boston bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Harvard Sq @ Garden St - Dawes Island station.

Where do I catch the Harvard Square to South Boston train from?

Harvard Square to South Boston train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Harvard station.

Where does the Harvard Square to South Boston bus arrive?

Harvard Square to South Boston bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Nubian station.

Where does the Harvard Square to South Boston train arrive?

Harvard Square to South Boston train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Park Street station.

Can I drive from Harvard Square to South Boston?

Yes, the driving distance between Harvard Square to South Boston is 6 miles. It takes approximately 15 min to drive from Harvard Square to South Boston.

Where can I stay near South Boston?

There are 1512+ hotels available in South Boston.

Harvard Square to South Boston - 4 ways to travel via subway, and line 66 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Harvard Square to South Boston by subway, bus, taxi, or car

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Subway
best
1. Take the subway from Harvard to Park Streetsubway Red Line
12 min
$3
Line 66 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Harvard Sq @ Garden St - Dawes Island to Nubianbus 66
55 min
$1–5
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Harvard Square to South Bostontaxi 5.6 mi
15 min
$20–24
Drive 5.6 mi
1. Drive from Harvard Square to South Bostoncar 5.6 mi
15 min
$1–2

Harvard Square to South Boston by foot and subway

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12 minAverage Duration

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Distance: 3.5 mi
Duration: 12 min

What companies run services between Harvard Square, Middlesex County, MA, USA and South Boston, MA, USA?

MBTA operates a subway from Harvard to Park Street every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 10 min. Alternatively, MBTA operates a bus from Harvard Sq @ Garden St - Dawes Island to Nubian every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $1–5 and the journey takes 52 min.

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