Harvard Square to Frederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site
How to get from Harvard Square to Frederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site on public transit, with the stops, times and the last trip of the night.
Harvard Square to Frederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site
- Red Line
- Green Line D
- Take the Red LineFrom Harvard, toward Ashmont4 stops, about 10 min
- Change at Park Street
- Take a Green Line D trainToward Riverside9 stops, about 23 min
- Get off at Brookline HillsThe stop after Brookline Village
- Walk about 16 min to Frederick Law Olmsted National Historic SiteUse the Tappan St exit
Weekdays, fall 2026 schedule · First and last trips
Quick answer: Take the Red Line toward Ashmont to Park Street, then a Green Line D train to Brookline Hills, and walk about 16 min. The trip takes about 58 minutes (55-60 min depending on the connection). On weekdays Green Line trains to Brookline Hills run every 8 min during the day.
Get the live route from Harvard to the Olmsted site
Step by step
- At Harvard, take the Red Line toward Ashmont.
- 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 D train toward Riverside.
- Ride 9 stops, about 23 min. Get off at Brookline Hills, the stop after Brookline Village.
- Walk about 16 min to Frederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site. Use the Tappan St exit.
Other ways to go
- Walk about 4 min to Eliot St @ Bennett St, then take bus 86 to Reservoir, then bus 51 to Lee St opp Dudley Way, and walk about 8 min: about 55 min.
- Walk about 4 min to Eliot St @ Bennett St, then take bus 66 to Washington St @ Walnut St, then bus 60 to Boylston St @ Sumner Rd, and walk about 8 min: about 60 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 | 12:50 am | Every 8 min | About 58 min |
| Friday | 4:57 am | 1:22 am | Every 8 min | About 58 min |
| Saturday | 4:32 am | 1:36 am | Every 9 min | About 58 min |
| Sunday | 5:12 am | 11:47 pm | Every 10 min | About 58 min |
First and last trip are when the first train of the trip leaves Harvard, on the fall 2026 schedule. "How often" is for Green Line trains to Brookline Hills (the least frequent part of the trip).
Late at night
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves Harvard at 12:50 am and gets to Frederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site around 1:40 am, using bus 1 and Green Line. On Friday nights it runs later: the last trip leaves at 1:22 am. On Saturday nights the last trip leaves at 1:36 am, and on Sunday nights at 11:47 pm. 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. B trains and C trains and E trains from Park Street don't go to Brookline Hills.
- Know your stop. Get to the door after Brookline Village. The next stop is Brookline Hills. 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 D.
- The Olmsted site, the landscape architect's home and office, is on Warren Street in Brookline.
Step-free access
MBTA data lists every station on this route (Harvard, Park Street and Brookline Hills) 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 Frederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site: common questions
How do I get from Harvard Square to Frederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site by public transit?
Take the Red Line toward Ashmont to Park Street, then a Green Line D train to Brookline Hills, and walk about 16 min. The trip takes about 58 minutes (55-60 min depending on the connection).
How long does it take to get from Harvard Square to Frederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site?
About 58 minutes on the main route, or 55-60 minutes depending on the connection.
Do I have to change along the way?
Yes, once: at Park Street. Take the Red Line toward Ashmont to Park Street, then a Green Line D train to Brookline Hills, and walk about 16 min.
How often do Green Line trains to Brookline Hills run?
Every 8 min on weekdays during the day, every 9 min on Saturdays and every 10 min on Sundays, on the fall 2026 schedule.
What time is the last train from Harvard Square to Frederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site?
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves Harvard at 12:50 am and gets to Frederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site around 1:40 am, using bus 1 and Green Line. On Friday nights it runs later: the last trip leaves at 1:22 am. On Saturday nights the last trip leaves at 1:36 am, and on Sunday nights at 11:47 pm.
Related routes
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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: Brookline Hills 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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