There are 3 ways to get from Harvard Square to Westwood by subway, train, taxi, or car
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Subway, train
best- Take the subway from Harvard to South Stationsubway Red Line
- Take the train from South Station to Islingtontrain Franklin/Foxboro Line
1h 38m$16–25Drive 14.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Harvard Square to Westwoodcar 14.9 mi
28 min$3–4Taxi
- Take the taxi from Harvard Square to Westwoodtaxi 14.9 mi
28 min$45–60
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Harvard Square to Westwood is to drive which costs $2 - $4 and takes 28 min.
The fastest way to get from Harvard Square to Westwood is to taxi which takes 28 min and costs $45 - $60.
No, there is no direct train from Harvard Square to Westwood. However, there are services departing from Harvard and arriving at Islington via South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 38m.
The distance between Harvard Square and Westwood is 19 miles. The road distance is 15 miles.
The best way to get from Harvard Square to Westwood without a car is to subway and train which takes 1h 38m and costs $16 - $26.
It takes approximately 1h 38m to get from Harvard Square to Westwood, including transfers.
Harvard Square to Westwood train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Harvard station.
Harvard Square to Westwood train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at South Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Harvard Square to Westwood is 15 miles. It takes approximately 28 min to drive from Harvard Square to Westwood.
There are 1481+ hotels available in Westwood.
What companies run services between Harvard Square, Middlesex County, MA, USA and Westwood, MA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Harvard Square to Westwood. However, you can walk to Harvard, take the subway to South Station, walk to South Station, take the train to Islington, then take the taxi to Westwood. Alternatively, you can then take the taxi to Westwood.
Subway from Harvard to South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
Train from South Station to Islington
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–8
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–8
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