Harvard Square to Copley Square
The T route from Harvard Square to Copley Square: where to board, where to change, where to get off and how late it runs.
Harvard Square to Copley Square
- Red Line
- Green Line
- Take the Red LineFrom Harvard, toward Braintree4 stops, about 10 min
- Change at Park Street
- Take any Green Line train3 stops, about 7 min
- Get off at CopleyThe stop after Arlington
Weekdays, fall 2026 schedule · First and last trips
Quick answer: Take the Red Line toward Braintree to Park Street, then any Green Line train to Copley. The trip takes about 27 minutes (25-29 min depending on the connection). On weekdays the Red Line runs every 5 min during the day.
Get the live route from Harvard to Copley
Step by step
- At Harvard, take the Red Line toward Braintree.
- Ride 4 stops, about 10 min, through Central, Kendall/MIT and Charles/MGH, and get off at Park Street.
- At Park Street, change to any Green Line train.
- Ride 3 stops, about 7 min, through Boylston and Arlington, and get off at Copley.
Other ways to go
- Take bus 1 to Massachusetts Ave @ Newbury St, and walk about 15 min: about 37 min.
- Take the Red Line toward Braintree to Downtown Crossing, then the Orange Line toward Forest Hills to Back Bay, and walk about 6 min: about 29 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 | 5:06 am | 1:20 am | Every 5 min | About 27 min |
| Friday | 5:06 am | 2:19 am | Every 5 min | About 27 min |
| Saturday | 4:46 am | 2:18 am | Every 6 min | About 28 min |
| Sunday | 5:12 am | 1:11 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 (the least frequent part of the trip).
Late at night
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves Harvard at 1:20 am and gets to Copley Square around 1:48 am, using bus 1. On Friday nights it runs later: the last trip leaves at 2:19 am. On Saturday nights the last trip leaves at 2:18 am, and on Sunday nights at 1:11 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 Arlington. The next stop is Copley. Start a live trip in Cobblehop and it alerts you before your stop.
- Changing at Park Street. You don't leave the station. Follow the signs for any Green Line.
- Copley station is under Boylston Street at Copley Square, next to the Boston Public Library and Trinity Church.
Step-free access
MBTA data lists every station on this route (Harvard, Park Street and Copley) as accessible. Park Street has 6 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. Changing between subway lines is free.
- 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 Copley Square: common questions
How do I get from Harvard Square to Copley Square by public transit?
Take the Red Line toward Braintree to Park Street, then any Green Line train to Copley. The trip takes about 27 minutes (25-29 min depending on the connection).
How long does it take to get from Harvard Square to Copley Square?
About 27 minutes on the main route, or 25-29 minutes depending on the connection.
Do I have to change along the way?
Yes, once: at Park Street. Take the Red Line toward Braintree to Park Street, then any Green Line train to Copley.
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 Copley Square?
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves Harvard at 1:20 am and gets to Copley Square around 1:48 am, using bus 1. On Friday nights it runs later: the last trip leaves at 2:19 am. On Saturday nights the last trip leaves at 2:18 am, and on Sunday nights at 1:11 am.
Related routes
- Copley Square to Harvard Square
- Harvard Square to Prudential Center
- Harvard Square to Hatch Shell
- Kendall Square to Copley Square
- Boston to Cambridge: Harvard and MIT (guide)
- Never miss your stop (guide)
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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: Green Line
- MBTA: Harvard station
- MBTA: Park Street station
- MBTA: Copley 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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