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How to get fromRoslindale to Harvard Squareby train, subway, bus, taxi, or car

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

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  1. Train, subway

    best
    1. Take the train from Roslindale Village to South Stationtrain train Needham Line
    2. Take the subway from South Station to Harvardsubway subway Red Line
    37 min
    $4–10

  2. Line 51 bus, line 86 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Washington St opp Granfield Ave to Reservoirbus bus 51
    2. Take the bus from Reservoir to Harvardbus bus 86
    1h 5m
    $2–4

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Roslindale to Harvard Squaretaxi taxi 6.9 mi
    18 min
    $24–29

  4. Drive  6.9 mi

    1. Drive from Roslindale to Harvard Squarecar car 6.9 mi
    18 min
    $2

  5. Subway

    1. Take the subway from Forest Hills to Chinatownsubway subway Orange Line
    2. Take the subway from Park Street to Harvardsubway subway Red Line
    44 min
    $8–10

Roslindale to Harvard Square by train, subway, and foot

Calendar96Weekly Services
Duration37 minAverage Duration
Ticket$4Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 10.4 mi
  • Duration: 37 min

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

You can take a bus from Washington St opp Granfield Ave to Harvard Square via Reservoir and Harvard in around 1h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Washington St @ Whipple Ave to Harvard Square via Forest Hills, Forest Hills, Chinatown, Park Street, and Harvard in around 44 min.

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