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How to get fromHarvard Square to Symphony Hallby bus, subway, taxi, or foot

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There are 6 ways to get from Harvard Square to Symphony Hall by bus, subway, taxi, or foot

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  1. Line 1 bus

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    1. Take the bus from Massachusetts Ave opp Holyoke St to Massachusetts Ave opp Christian Science Ctrbus bus 1
    26 min
    $1–5

  2. Subway

    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

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Harvard Square to Symphony Halltaxi taxi 3.3 mi
    9 min
    $13–16

  4. Walk

    1. Take the foot from Harvard Square to Symphony Hallwalk walk 2.9 mi
    55 min

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

    1. Take the bus from Mt Auburn St @ DeWolfe St to Massachusetts Ave opp Christian Science Ctrbus bus 1
    26 min
    $1–5

  6. Line 1 bus #2

    1. Take the bus from Massachusetts Ave opp Holyoke St to Massachusetts Ave @ Huntington Avebus bus 1
    28 min
    $1–5

Harvard Square to Symphony Hall by foot and bus

Calendar738Weekly Services
Duration26 minAverage Duration
Ticket$1Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3.1 mi
  • Duration: 26 min

What companies run services between Harvard Square, Middlesex County, MA, USA and Symphony Hall, Suffolk County, MA, USA?

MBTA operates a bus from Massachusetts Ave opp Holyoke St to Massachusetts Ave opp Christian Science Ctr every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $1–5 and the journey takes 22 min. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Harvard Square to Symphony Hall via Harvard, Downtown Crossing, and Massachusetts Avenue in around 29 min.

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