Harvard Square to Pope John Paul II Park
The T route from Harvard Square to Pope John Paul II Park: where to board, where to change, where to get off and how late it runs.
Harvard Square to Pope John Paul II Park
- Red Line
- Bus 201
- Take the Red LineFrom Harvard, toward Ashmont11 stops, about 25 min
- Change at Fields Corner
- Take bus 201Toward Keystone Apts via Neponset Ave & Puritan Mall9 stops, about 14 min
- Get off at Hallet St @ Florian HallThe stop after Neponset Ave @ Minot St
- Walk about 9 min to Pope John Paul II Park
Weekdays, fall 2026 schedule · First and last trips
Quick answer: Take the Red Line toward Ashmont to Fields Corner, then bus 201 to Hallet St @ Florian Hall, and walk about 9 min. The trip takes about 64 minutes (59-64 min depending on the connection). On weekdays bus 201 runs about every 40 min during the day.
Get the live route from Harvard to Pope John Paul II Park
Step by step
- At Harvard, take the Red Line toward Ashmont.
- Ride about 25 min (11 stops). Get off at Fields Corner, the stop after Savin Hill.
- At Fields Corner, change to bus 201 toward Keystone Apts via Neponset Ave & Puritan Mall.
- Ride 9 stops, about 14 min. Get off at Hallet St @ Florian Hall, the stop after Neponset Ave @ Minot St.
- Walk about 9 min to Pope John Paul II Park.
Other ways to go
- Take the Red Line toward Braintree to North Quincy, then bus 210 to 398 Neponset Ave @ Neponset Health Center, and walk about 12 min: about 59 min.
- Take the Red Line toward Ashmont to Fields Corner, then bus 202 to Hilltop St @ Hallet St, and walk about 8 min: about 61 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-Friday | 5:21 am | 12:23 am | About every 40 min | About 64 min |
| Saturday | 5:35 am | 12:25 am | About every 40 min | About 60 min |
| Sunday | 6:21 am | 12:24 am | About every 35 min | About 63 min |
First and last trip are when the first train of the trip leaves Harvard, on the fall 2026 schedule. "How often" is for bus 201 (the least frequent part of the trip).
Late at night
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves Harvard at 12:23 am and gets to Pope John Paul II Park around 1:18 am, using Red Line and bus 210. On Saturday nights the last trip leaves at 12:25 am, and on Sunday nights at 12:24 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 Red Line branch. Trains to Braintree don't go to Fields Corner. Look for Ashmont on the train sign.
- Check the sign on the bus. Some bus 201 trips from Fields Corner end early or go another way (Adams & Gallivan via Neponset Ave) and don't reach Hallet St @ Florian Hall.
- Know your stop. Get to the door after Neponset Ave @ Minot St. The next stop is Hallet St @ Florian Hall. Start a live trip in Cobblehop and it alerts you before your stop.
- Changing at Fields Corner. You don't leave the station. Follow the signs for bus 201.
- Pope John Paul II Park is on the Neponset River in Dorchester, off Gallivan Boulevard.
Step-free access
MBTA data lists every station on this route (Harvard and Fields Corner) as accessible. Harvard has 2 elevators in MBTA data. Elevators do break, so check the MBTA's elevator alerts before you go.
What it costs
- Subway and bus. The subway is $2.40 one way, and a local bus is $1.70. Under an MBTA pilot that started September 1, 2026, you can change between bus and subway within 2 hours of your first tap and pay only the highest fare, if you use the same card or phone each time.
- 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 Pope John Paul II Park: common questions
How do I get from Harvard Square to Pope John Paul II Park by public transit?
Take the Red Line toward Ashmont to Fields Corner, then bus 201 to Hallet St @ Florian Hall, and walk about 9 min. The trip takes about 64 minutes (59-64 min depending on the connection).
How long does it take to get from Harvard Square to Pope John Paul II Park?
About 64 minutes on the main route, or 59-64 minutes depending on the connection.
Do I have to change along the way?
Yes, once: at Fields Corner. Take the Red Line toward Ashmont to Fields Corner, then bus 201 to Hallet St @ Florian Hall, and walk about 9 min.
How often does bus 201 run?
About every 40 min on weekdays during the day, about every 40 min on Saturdays and about every 35 min on Sundays, on the fall 2026 schedule.
What time is the last train from Harvard Square to Pope John Paul II Park?
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves Harvard at 12:23 am and gets to Pope John Paul II Park around 1:18 am, using Red Line and bus 210. On Saturday nights the last trip leaves at 12:25 am, and on Sunday nights at 12:24 am.
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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: bus 201
- MBTA: Harvard station
- MBTA: Fields Corner 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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