Harvard Square to Suffolk University
How to get from Harvard Square to Suffolk University on public transit, with the stops, times and the last trip of the night.
Harvard Square to Suffolk University
- Red Line
- Take the Red LineFrom Harvard, toward Braintree4 stops, about 10 min
- Get off at Park StreetThe stop after Charles/MGH
- Walk about 4 min to Suffolk UniversityUse the 5 | Tremont St exit
Weekdays, fall 2026 schedule · First and last trips
Quick answer: Take the Red Line toward Braintree to Park Street, and walk about 4 min. The trip takes about 16 minutes. On weekdays the Red Line runs every 5 min during the day.
Get the live route from Harvard to Suffolk University
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.
- Walk about 4 min to Suffolk University. Use the 5 | Tremont St exit.
Times and frequency
| Day | First trip | Last trip | How often (daytime) | Trip time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday-Thursday | 5:21 am | 12:37 am | Every 5 min | About 16 min |
| Friday | 5:21 am | 1:36 am | Every 5 min | About 16 min |
| Saturday | 5:22 am | 1:36 am | Every 6 min | About 16 min |
| Sunday | 6:07 am | 12:37 am | Every 6 min | About 16 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.
Late at night
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves Harvard at 12:37 am and gets to Suffolk University around 12:50 am. On Friday nights it runs later: the last trip leaves at 1:36 am. On Saturday nights the last trip leaves at 1:36 am, and on Sunday nights at 12:37 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 Charles/MGH. The next stop is Park Street. Start a live trip in Cobblehop and it alerts you before your stop.
- Suffolk University's main buildings are on Tremont Street near Government Center.
Step-free access
MBTA data lists every station on this route (Harvard and Park Street) 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.
- 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 Suffolk University: common questions
How do I get from Harvard Square to Suffolk University by public transit?
Take the Red Line toward Braintree to Park Street, and walk about 4 min. The trip takes about 16 minutes.
How long does it take to get from Harvard Square to Suffolk University?
About 16 minutes on the main route.
Do I have to change trains?
No. The Red Line goes all the way, so it's one ride.
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 Suffolk University?
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves Harvard at 12:37 am and gets to Suffolk University around 12:50 am. On Friday nights it runs later: the last trip leaves at 1:36 am. On Saturday nights the last trip leaves at 1:36 am, and on Sunday nights at 12:37 am.
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: Harvard station
- MBTA: Park Street 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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