There are 4 ways to get from Riverside (Station) to Harvard Square by tram, bus, taxi, or car
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Tram, line 86 bus
best- Take the tram from Riverside to Reservoirtram D
- Take the bus from Reservoir to Harvardbus 86
55 min$3–7Drive 8.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Riverside (Station) to Harvard Squarecar 8.7 mi
14 min$2–3Tram
- Take the tram from Riverside to Park Streettram D
1h 1m$5Taxi
- Take the taxi from Riverside (Station) to Harvard Squaretaxi 8.7 mi
14 min$29–35
Riverside (Station) to Harvard Square by tram, bus, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Riverside (Station) to Harvard Square is to drive which costs $1 - $3 and takes 14 min.
The fastest way to get from Riverside (Station) to Harvard Square is to taxi which takes 14 min and costs $29 - $35.
No, there is no direct train from Riverside (Station) to Harvard Square. However, there are services departing from Riverside and arriving at Harvard via Park Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 1m.
The distance between Riverside (Station) and Harvard Square is 11 miles. The road distance is 8.7 miles.
The best way to get from Riverside (Station) to Harvard Square without a car is to tram and line 86 bus which takes 55 min and costs $3 - $8.
It takes approximately 55 min to get from Riverside (Station) to Harvard Square, including transfers.
Riverside (Station) to Harvard Square train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Riverside station.
Riverside (Station) to Harvard Square train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Park Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Riverside (Station) to Harvard Square is 9 miles. It takes approximately 14 min to drive from Riverside (Station) to Harvard Square.
There are 1764+ hotels available in Harvard Square.
What companies run services between Riverside (Station), MA, USA and Harvard Square, Middlesex County, MA, USA?
MBTA operates a vehicle from Riverside to Park Street every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 45 min.
Tram from Riverside to Reservoir
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
Tram from Riverside to Park Street
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
Bus from Reservoir to Harvard
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
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