Harvard Square to Reggie Lewis Center
Plain directions from Harvard Square to Reggie Lewis Center, checked against the fall 2026 MBTA schedule.
Harvard Square to Reggie Lewis Center
- Red Line
- Orange Line
- Take the Red LineFrom Harvard, toward Ashmont5 stops, about 12 min
- Change at Downtown Crossing
- Take the Orange LineToward Forest Hills6 stops, about 9 min
- Get off at Roxbury CrossingThe stop after Ruggles
- Walk about 5 min to Reggie Lewis Center
Weekdays, fall 2026 schedule · First and last trips
Quick answer: Take the Red Line toward Ashmont to Downtown Crossing, then the Orange Line toward Forest Hills to Roxbury Crossing, and walk about 5 min. The trip takes about 34 minutes (33-37 min depending on the connection). On weekdays the Red Line runs every 5 min during the day.
Get the live route from Harvard to Reggie Lewis Center
Step by step
- At Harvard, take the Red Line toward Ashmont.
- Ride 5 stops, about 12 min, through Central, Kendall/MIT, Charles/MGH and Park Street, and get off at Downtown Crossing.
- At Downtown Crossing, change to the Orange Line toward Forest Hills.
- Ride 6 stops, about 9 min, through Chinatown, Tufts Medical Center, Back Bay, Massachusetts Avenue and Ruggles, and get off at Roxbury Crossing.
- Walk about 5 min to Reggie Lewis Center.
Other ways to go
- Walk about 4 min to Eliot St @ Bennett St, then take bus 66 to Malcolm X Blvd @ King St, and walk about 3 min: about 52 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 34 min |
| Friday | 4:57 am | 2:19 am | Every 5 min | About 34 min |
| Saturday | 4:32 am | 2:18 am | Every 7 min | About 35 min |
| Sunday | 5:55 am | 1:11 am | Every 8 min | About 35 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 Reggie Lewis Center around 1:59 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 Ruggles. The next stop is Roxbury Crossing. Start a live trip in Cobblehop and it alerts you before your stop.
- Changing at Downtown Crossing. You don't leave the station. Follow the signs for Orange Line toward Forest Hills.
- The Reggie Lewis Track and Athletic Center is next to Roxbury Crossing station.
Step-free access
MBTA data lists every station on this route (Harvard, Downtown Crossing and Roxbury Crossing) as accessible. Downtown Crossing 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 Reggie Lewis Center: common questions
How do I get from Harvard Square to Reggie Lewis Center by public transit?
Take the Red Line toward Ashmont to Downtown Crossing, then the Orange Line toward Forest Hills to Roxbury Crossing, and walk about 5 min. The trip takes about 34 minutes (33-37 min depending on the connection).
How long does it take to get from Harvard Square to Reggie Lewis Center?
About 34 minutes on the main route, or 33-37 minutes depending on the connection.
Do I have to change along the way?
Yes, once: at Downtown Crossing. Take the Red Line toward Ashmont to Downtown Crossing, then the Orange Line toward Forest Hills to Roxbury Crossing, and walk about 5 min.
How often does the Red Line run?
Every 5 min on weekdays during the day, every 7 min on Saturdays and every 8 min on Sundays, on the fall 2026 schedule.
What time is the last train from Harvard Square to Reggie Lewis Center?
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves Harvard at 1:20 am and gets to Reggie Lewis Center around 1:59 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 Roxbury Community College
- Harvard Square to Wentworth Institute of Technology
- Kendall Square to Reggie Lewis Center
- Back Bay Station to Reggie Lewis Center
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- 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: Orange Line
- MBTA: Harvard station
- MBTA: Downtown Crossing station
- MBTA: Roxbury Crossing 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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