Harvard Square to CambridgeSide
The T route from Harvard Square to CambridgeSide: where to board, where to change, where to get off and how late it runs.
Harvard Square to CambridgeSide
- Red Line
- Take the Red LineFrom Harvard, toward Braintree2 stops, about 6 min
- Get off at Kendall/MITThe stop after Central
- Walk about 20 min to CambridgeSideUse the Main St, Third St exit
Weekdays, fall 2026 schedule · First and last trips
Quick answer: Take the Red Line toward Braintree to Kendall/MIT, and walk about 20 min. The trip takes about 28 minutes. On weekdays the Red Line runs every 5 min during the day.
Get the live route from Harvard to CambridgeSide
Step by step
- At Harvard, take the Red Line toward Braintree.
- Ride 2 stops, about 6 min, through Central, and get off at Kendall/MIT.
- Walk about 20 min to CambridgeSide. Use the Main St, Third St exit.
Other ways to go
- Take bus 69 to Cambridge St @ Sciarappa St, and walk about 10 min: about 27 min.
Which one is faster depends on when you leave. Cobblehop compares them with live times and gives you the one that gets you there first.
Times and frequency
| Day | First trip | Last trip | How often (daytime) | Trip time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday-Thursday | 4:59 am | 1:00 am | Every 5 min | About 28 min |
| Friday | 4:59 am | 1:36 am | Every 5 min | About 28 min |
| Saturday | 5:10 am | 1:36 am | Every 6 min | About 28 min |
| Sunday | 5:12 am | 1:00 am | Every 6 min | About 28 min |
First and last trip are when the first train of the trip leaves Harvard, on the fall 2026 schedule. "How often" is for the Red Line.
Late at night
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves Harvard at 1:00 am and gets to CambridgeSide around 1:22 am, using bus 69. On Friday nights it runs later: the last trip leaves at 1:36 am. On Saturday nights the last trip leaves at 1:36 am, and on Sunday nights at 1:00 am. Late at night, ask Cobblehop for the last trip. It checks live times and tells you when to leave.
Tips for this trip
- Know your stop. Get to the door after Central. The next stop is Kendall/MIT. Start a live trip in Cobblehop and it alerts you before your stop.
- CambridgeSide, the shopping mall on First Street in East Cambridge, is a short walk from Lechmere station.
Step-free access
MBTA data lists every station on this route (Harvard and Kendall/MIT) as accessible. Kendall/MIT has 4 elevators in MBTA data. Elevators do break, so check the MBTA's elevator alerts before you go.
What it costs
- Subway. $2.40 one way.
- How to pay. Tap a contactless credit or debit card, phone or watch at the fare gate or bus door, or use a CharlieCard or CharlieTicket.
- Kids. Children 11 and under ride the MBTA free.
Fares as of October 2026. Check the MBTA's fares page before you ride.
Harvard Square to CambridgeSide: common questions
How do I get from Harvard Square to CambridgeSide by public transit?
Take the Red Line toward Braintree to Kendall/MIT, and walk about 20 min. The trip takes about 28 minutes.
How long does it take to get from Harvard Square to CambridgeSide?
About 28 minutes on the main route.
Do I have to change trains?
No. The Red Line goes all the way, so it's one ride.
How often does the Red Line run?
Every 5 min on weekdays during the day, every 6 min on Saturdays and every 6 min on Sundays, on the fall 2026 schedule.
What time is the last train from Harvard Square to CambridgeSide?
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves Harvard at 1:00 am and gets to CambridgeSide around 1:22 am, using bus 69. On Friday nights it runs later: the last trip leaves at 1:36 am. On Saturday nights the last trip leaves at 1:36 am, and on Sunday nights at 1:00 am.
Related routes
- Harvard Square to Museum of Science
- Harvard Square to Bunker Hill Community College
- Back Bay Station to CambridgeSide
- Boston Common to CambridgeSide
- Boston to Cambridge: Harvard and MIT (guide)
- Never miss your stop (guide)
More routes from Harvard Square
- Harvard Square to Massachusetts General Hospital
- Harvard Square to Hatch Shell
- Harvard Square to Beacon Hill (Charles Street)
- Harvard Square to MIT Museum
- Harvard Square to Museum of African American History
- All routes from Harvard Square
Official sources
Cobblehop is independent and isn't affiliated with these agencies or operators. Schedules on this page come from MBTA/MassDOT public data. Check their pages for the latest schedules and service changes:
- MBTA: Red Line
- MBTA: Harvard station
- MBTA: Kendall/MIT station
- MBTA: fares
- MBTA: elevator and accessibility alerts
Published October 30, 2026. Times were computed from the fall 2026 MBTA schedule (2026-11-04 for weekdays). Service changes, so check Cobblehop for live times before you go.
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