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Back Bay to Harvard Square

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By car (6 km)
6 min
6 km.
Bicycle
18 min
5 km.

Transport providers

Train operators

MBTA

Phone:
+1-617-222-3200
Website:
mbta.com
Train from Back Bay to Downtown
Ave. Duration:
5 min
Frequency:
Every 10 minutes
Estimated price:
$3.35
Train from Downtown Crossing to Harvard
Ave. Duration:
11 min
Frequency:
Every 10 minutes
Bus from Massachusetts Ave @ Clearway St to Massachusetts
Ave. Duration:
20 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$1.91–$4.97

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Back Bay (Station) to Harvard Square?

The cheapest way to get from Back Bay (Station) to Harvard Square is to subway which costs $2.86 and takes 19 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Back Bay (Station) to Harvard Square?

The fastest way to get from Back Bay (Station) to Harvard Square is to taxi which takes 6 min and costs $14.13 - $18.48 .

Is there a direct bus between Back Bay (Station) 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 20 min.

Is there a direct train between Back Bay (Station) and Harvard Square?

No, there is no direct train from Back Bay (Station) to Harvard Square. However, there are services departing from Back Bay and arriving at Harvard via Downtown Crossing. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19 min.

How far is it from Back Bay (Station) to Harvard Square?

The distance between Back Bay (Station) and Harvard Square is 7 km.

How do I travel from Back Bay (Station) to Harvard Square without a car?

The best way to get from Back Bay (Station) to Harvard Square without a car is to subway which takes 19 min and costs $2.86 .

How long does it take to get from Back Bay (Station) to Harvard Square?

It takes approximately 19 min to get from Back Bay (Station) to Harvard Square, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Back Bay (Station) to Harvard Square bus from?

Back Bay (Station) to Harvard Square bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Massachusetts Ave @ Clearway St station.

Where do I catch the Back Bay (Station) to Harvard Square train from?

Back Bay (Station) to Harvard Square train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Back Bay station.

Where does the Back Bay (Station) to Harvard Square bus arrive?

Back Bay (Station) to Harvard Square bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Massachusetts Ave opp Holyoke St station.

Where does the Back Bay (Station) to Harvard Square train arrive?

Back Bay (Station) to Harvard Square train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Downtown Crossing station.

Where can I stay near Harvard Square?

There are 1090+ hotels available in Harvard Square. Prices start at $72.22 per night.
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