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How to get fromJamaica Plain to Harvard Squareby subway, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Jamaica Plain to Harvard Square by subway, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Subway

    best
    1. Take the subway from Green Street to Downtown Crossingsubway subway Orange Line
    2. Take the subway from Downtown Crossing to Harvardsubway subway Red Line
    33 min
    $2

  2. Drive 5.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Jamaica Plain to Harvard Squarecar car 5.4 mi
    13 min
    $1–2

  3. Line 41 bus, line 1 bus

    1. Take the bus from Centre St @ Eliot St to Nubianbus bus 41
    2. Take the bus from Nubian to Massachusetts Ave opp Holyoke Stbus bus 1
    1h 11m
    $2–4

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Jamaica Plain to Harvard Squaretaxi taxi 5.4 mi
    13 min
    $19–23

  5. Line 41 bus, line 66 bus

    1. Take the bus from Centre St @ Eliot St to Nubianbus bus 41
    2. Take the bus from Nubian to Harvardbus bus 66
    1h 25m
    $2–4

Jamaica Plain to Harvard Square by subway and foot

Calendar1466Weekly Services
Duration33 minAverage Duration
Ticket$2Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 7.9 mi
  • Duration: 33 min

What companies run services between Jamaica Plain, MA, USA and Harvard Square, Middlesex County, MA, USA?

You can take a subway from Green Street to Harvard Square via Downtown Crossing and Harvard in around 33 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Centre St @ Eliot St to Harvard Square via Nubian and Massachusetts Ave opp Holyoke St in around 1h 11m.

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