Harvard Square to Fenway Park
Plain directions from Harvard Square to Fenway Park, checked against the fall 2026 MBTA schedule.
Quick answer: Take the Red Line toward Braintree to Park Street, then a Green Line B, C or D train to Kenmore, and walk about 8 min. The trip takes about 40 minutes (37-41 min depending on the connection). On weekdays the Red Line runs every 5 min during the day.
Get the live route from Harvard to Fenway Park
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 a Green Line B, C or D train toward Boston College, Cleveland Circle or Riverside.
- Ride 5 stops, about 12 min, through Boylston, Arlington, Copley and Hynes Convention Center, and get off at Kenmore.
- Walk about 8 min to Fenway Park. Use the Fenway Park, Commonwealth Ave exit.
Other ways to go
- Take bus 1 to Massachusetts Ave @ Newbury St, and walk about 12 min: about 37 min.
- Take the Red Line toward Ashmont to Central, then bus 47 to Park Dr @ Beacon St, and walk about 11 min: about 33 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 | 4:57 am | 1:20 am | Every 5 min | About 40 min |
| Friday | 4:57 am | 2:19 am | Every 5 min | About 39 min |
| Saturday | 4:46 am | 2:18 am | Every 6 min | About 40 min |
| Sunday | 5:12 am | 1:11 am | Every 6 min | About 40 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 Fenway Park around 1:45 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
- Check the branch letter. E trains from Park Street don't go to Kenmore.
- Know your stop. Get to the door after Hynes Convention Center. The next stop is Kenmore. 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 Green Line B, C or D.
- Fenway Park is on Jersey Street and Lansdowne Street. Kenmore is the closest Green Line station, and it gets very crowded right after games and concerts.
Step-free access
MBTA data lists every station on this route (Harvard, Park Street and Kenmore) 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 Fenway Park: common questions
How do I get from Harvard Square to Fenway Park by public transit?
Take the Red Line toward Braintree to Park Street, then a Green Line B, C or D train to Kenmore, and walk about 8 min. The trip takes about 40 minutes (37-41 min depending on the connection).
How long does it take to get from Harvard Square to Fenway Park?
About 40 minutes on the main route, or 37-41 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 a Green Line B, C or D train to Kenmore, and walk about 8 min.
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 Fenway Park?
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves Harvard at 1:20 am and gets to Fenway Park around 1:45 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
- Harvard Square to Museum of Fine Arts
- Harvard Square to MIT
- Davis Square to Fenway Park
- MIT to Fenway Park
- South Station to Fenway Park (guide)
- Boston to Cambridge: Harvard and MIT (guide)
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: Kenmore station
- MBTA: Fenway Park destination page
- MBTA: fares
- MBTA: elevator and accessibility alerts
Published October 29, 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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