What is the cheapest way to get from Symphony Hall to Harvard Square?

The cheapest way to get from Symphony Hall to Harvard Square is to subway which costs $3 and takes 28 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Symphony Hall to Harvard Square?

The fastest way to get from Symphony Hall to Harvard Square is to taxi which takes 9 min and costs $12 - $15.

Is there a direct bus between Symphony Hall and Harvard Square?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Massachusetts Ave @ Clearway St and arriving at Massachusetts Ave opp Holyoke St. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 21 min.

Is there a direct train between Symphony Hall and Harvard Square?

No, there is no direct train from Symphony Hall to Harvard Square. However, there are services departing from Massachusetts Avenue and arriving at Harvard via Downtown Crossing. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28 min.

How far is it from Symphony Hall to Harvard Square?

The distance between Symphony Hall and Harvard Square is 3 miles.

How do I travel from Symphony Hall to Harvard Square without a car?

The best way to get from Symphony Hall to Harvard Square without a car is to line 1 bus via Massachusetts Ave @ Clearway St which takes 26 min and costs $1 - $5.

How long does it take to get from Symphony Hall to Harvard Square?

The line 1 bus from Massachusetts Ave @ Clearway St to Massachusetts Ave opp Holyoke St takes 21 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.

Where do I catch the Symphony Hall to Harvard Square bus from?

Symphony Hall to Harvard Square bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Massachusetts Ave @ Clearway St station.

Where do I catch the Symphony Hall to Harvard Square train from?

Symphony Hall to Harvard Square train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Massachusetts Avenue station.

Where does the Symphony Hall to Harvard Square bus arrive?

Symphony Hall to Harvard Square bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Massachusetts Ave opp Holyoke St station.

Where does the Symphony Hall to Harvard Square train arrive?

Symphony Hall to Harvard Square train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Downtown Crossing station.

Where can I stay near Harvard Square?

There are 1853+ hotels available in Harvard Square.

Symphony Hall to Harvard Square - 5 ways to travel via line 1 bus, and subway

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There are 5 ways to get from Symphony Hall to Harvard Square by bus, subway, taxi, or foot

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Line 1 bus via Massachusetts Ave @ Clearway St
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1. Take the bus from Massachusetts Ave @ Clearway St to Massachusetts Ave opp Holyoke Stbus 1
26 min
$1–5
Subway
1. Take the subway from Massachusetts Avenue to Downtown Crossingsubway Orange Line
2. Take the subway from Downtown Crossing to Harvardsubway Red Line
28 min
$2
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Symphony Hall to Harvard Squaretaxi 3.1 mi
9 min
$12–15
Walk
1. Take the foot from Symphony Hall to Harvard Squarewalk 2.9 mi
55 min
Line 1 bus
1. Take the bus from Massachusetts Ave @ St Botolph St to Massachusetts Ave opp Holyoke Stbus 1
28 min
$1–5

Symphony Hall to Harvard Square by foot and bus

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Duration: 26 min

What companies run services between Symphony Hall, Suffolk County, MA, USA and Harvard Square, Middlesex County, MA, USA?

MBTA operates a bus from Massachusetts Ave @ Clearway St to Massachusetts Ave opp Holyoke St every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $1–5 and the journey takes 21 min. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Symphony Hall to Harvard Square via Massachusetts Avenue, Downtown Crossing, and Harvard in around 28 min.

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