Harvard Square to Wang Theatre
How to get from Harvard Square to Wang Theatre on public transit, with the stops, times and the last trip of the night.
Harvard Square to Wang Theatre
- Red Line
- Take the Red LineFrom Harvard, toward Braintree4 stops, about 10 min
- Get off at Park StreetThe stop after Charles/MGH
- Walk about 9 min to Wang TheatreUse the 8 | Boston Common exit
Weekdays, fall 2026 schedule · First and last trips
Quick answer: Take the Red Line toward Braintree to Park Street, and walk about 9 min. The trip takes about 21 minutes. On weekdays the Red Line runs every 5 min during the day.
Get the live route from Harvard to Wang Theatre
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 9 min to Wang Theatre. Use the 8 | Boston Common exit.
Times and frequency
| Day | First trip | Last trip | How often (daytime) | Trip time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday-Thursday | 5:06 am | 12:37 am | Every 5 min | About 21 min |
| Friday | 5:06 am | 1:36 am | Every 5 min | About 21 min |
| Saturday | 5:05 am | 1:36 am | Every 6 min | About 21 min |
| Sunday | 5:42 am | 12:37 am | Every 6 min | About 21 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 Wang Theatre around 12:55 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.
- The Wang Theatre is on Tremont Street in the Theater District.
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 Wang Theatre: common questions
How do I get from Harvard Square to Wang Theatre by public transit?
Take the Red Line toward Braintree to Park Street, and walk about 9 min. The trip takes about 21 minutes.
How long does it take to get from Harvard Square to Wang Theatre?
About 21 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 Wang Theatre?
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves Harvard at 12:37 am and gets to Wang Theatre around 12:55 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
- Harvard Square to Tufts Medical Center
- Harvard Square to Chinatown
- Kendall Square to Wang Theatre
- North Station to Wang Theatre
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- Never miss your stop (guide)
More routes from Harvard Square
- Harvard Square to Citizens Bank Opera House
- Harvard Square to Boston Common
- Harvard Square to Boston Public Garden
- Harvard Square to Suffolk University
- Harvard Square to Beacon Hill (Charles Street)
- All routes from Harvard Square
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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