Harvard
Station
Harvard Square District
Station Information
Station Address
Massachusetts Ave at Harvard Square
Transit Line
MBTA Red Line
Accessibility Features
Full elevator access available for wheelchairs, strollers, and luggage
Commuter's Guide
4-6 min
Between trains
8-12 min
Between trains
Busiest between 8-9 AM and 5-6:30 PM. Board toward the rear of the platform for more space. Alewife-bound trains are packed during evening rush.
The busway level above has buses to Watertown, Belmont, and Arlington. Exit toward Church St for Harvard Yard, or toward Brattle St for shops.
Travel Times from Harvard
Bus Connections
Bluebikes dock at the station entrance with 30+ slots. Bikes allowed on trains off-peak only (weekdays before 7 AM, after 9 AM before 4 PM, and after 7 PM).
Station Lore
Harvard Station opened in 1912, making it over a century of scholarly arrivals.
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Attractions Nearby
Where to Eat
At a Glance
“True Bostonians never run for the train. They catch the next one.”
“He may ride forever 'neath the streets of Boston...”
— Charlie on the MTA, 1949