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How to get fromMelrose to Harvard Squareby subway, bus, taxi, or car

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

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  1. Subway

    best
    1. Take the subway from Oak Grove to Downtown Crossingsubway subway Orange Line
    2. Take the subway from Downtown Crossing to Harvardsubway subway Red Line
    41 min
    $3–9

  2. Drive 8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Melrose to Harvard Squarecar car 8 mi
    16 min
    $2–3

  3. Line 137 bus, subway, line 109 bus

    1. Take the bus from Main St @ Emerson St to Oak Grove Buswaybus bus 137
    2. Take the subway from Oak Grove to Sullivan Squaresubway subway
    3. Take the bus from Sullivan Square to Harvard Sq @ Garden St - Dawes Islandbus bus 109
    52 min
    $6–12

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Melrose to Harvard Squaretaxi taxi 8 mi
    16 min
    $27–35

Melrose to Harvard Square by train, subway, and foot

Calendar121Weekly Services
Duration41 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 11.4 mi
  • Duration: 41 min

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

You can take a train from Melrose/Cedar Park to Harvard Square via Oak Grove, Oak Grove, Downtown Crossing, and Harvard in around 41 min.

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