There are 4 ways to get from West Newton to Harvard Square by train, subway, bus, taxi, or car
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Train, subway
best- Take the train from West Newton to South Stationtrain Framingham/Worcester Line
- Take the subway from South Station to Harvardsubway Red Line
48 min$5–10Drive 6.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from West Newton to Harvard Squarecar 6.2 mi
12 min$2Line 553 bus, line 71 bus
- Take the bus from Washington St @ Chestnut St to Washington St @ Bacon Stbus 553 / ...
- Take the bus from Watertown Sq Terminal to Harvardbus 71
53 min$3–9Taxi
- Take the taxi from West Newton to Harvard Squaretaxi 6.2 mi
12 min$21–26
West Newton to Harvard Square by train, subway, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from West Newton to Harvard Square is to drive which costs $1 - $2 and takes 12 min.
The fastest way to get from West Newton to Harvard Square is to taxi which takes 12 min and costs $21 - $26.
No, there is no direct bus from West Newton to Harvard Square. However, there are services departing from Washington St @ Chestnut St and arriving at Harvard via Watertown Sq Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 53 min.
No, there is no direct train from West Newton to Harvard Square. However, there are services departing from West Newton and arriving at Harvard via South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 48 min.
The distance between West Newton and Harvard Square is 14 miles. The road distance is 6.2 miles.
The best way to get from West Newton to Harvard Square without a car is to train and subway which takes 48 min and costs $4 - $11.
It takes approximately 48 min to get from West Newton to Harvard Square, including transfers.
West Newton to Harvard Square bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Washington St @ Chestnut St station.
West Newton to Harvard Square train services, operated by MBTA, depart from West Newton station.
West Newton to Harvard Square bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Washington St @ Bacon St station.
What companies run services between West Newton, MA, USA and Harvard Square, Middlesex County, MA, USA?
You can take a bus from Washington St @ Chestnut St to Harvard Square via Washington St @ Bacon St, Watertown Sq Terminal, and Harvard in around 53 min.
Train from West Newton to South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–8
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $1–8
Subway from South Station to Harvard
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
Bus from Washington St @ Chestnut St to Washington St @ Bacon St
- Ave. Duration
- 12 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
Bus from Watertown Sq Terminal to Harvard
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
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More Questions & Answers
West Newton to Harvard Square train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at South Station.
Yes, the driving distance between West Newton to Harvard Square is 6 miles. It takes approximately 12 min to drive from West Newton to Harvard Square.
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