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Directions to Harvard Square

Parking is severely limited in the vicinity of Harvard Square. We strongly recommend the use of public transportation. The Red Line, with parking available at Braintree and Alewife, goes right into Harvard Square. (See map from MBTA)

Public Transportation
From South of Boston
From North of Boston
From West of Boston

Driving Directions

From Mapquest
From South of Boston
From North of Boston
From West of Boston

Public Transportation:

In keeping with state and local government and University efforts to reduce traffic congestion, we urge patrons to use public transportation when attending events in the Harvard Square area. The Harvard Square stop on the Red Line of the MBTA subway system is a five to ten minute walk from most venues and is well-lit.

From South of Boston: Drive to Braintree MBTA station parking garage (Braintree exit 17 off of Route 3 coming from Cape Cod or the South Shore). Take the Red Line in the direction of Alewife to "Harvard". Allow approximately 45 minutes for the subway portion of the trip.

From the North of Boston: Drive to the Alewife MBTA station parking garage. Take the Red Line. Get off at the third stop; "Harvard". Allow fifteen minutes for subway portion of the trip.

From the West of Boston: Drive to Riverside MBTA station in Newton, the western terminus of one branch of the Green Line (Exit 22A from Route 128), where there is an open-air parking lot. Take the Green Line to the "Park Street" stop. Go downstairs, following signs marked "Red Line to Alewife". Take train in the direction of Alewife four stops to "Harvard". Allow 45 minutes for subway portion of the trip.

Driving from South of Boston:

Take I-93 North to exit 26 (Cambridge/Storrow Drive*).
Keep left at end of ramp and take underpass to Storrow Drive*
Continue on Storrow Drive* approximately 4 miles to Cambridge/Allston.
Take the Harvard Square exit.
Turn right at end of ramp onto John F.Kennedy Street.
Harvard Square is approximately 1/2 mile straight ahead.

Driving from North of Boston:

Take I-93 South to exit 26 (Storrow Drive*/North Station).
Keep left at end of ramp and take underpass to Storrow Drive*.
Continue on Storrow Drive* approximately 4 miles to Cambridge/Allston.
Take the Harvard Square exit.
Turn right at end of ramp onto John F. Kennedy Street.
Harvard Square is approximately 1/2 mile straight ahead.

Driving from West of Boston:

Take I-90 East (Mass Turnpike) to exit exit 18 (Cambridge/Allston)
Bear right after toll booth at end of exit ramp.
Turn left after lights (before the bridge) onto Storrow Drive*.
Take Cambridge/Allston exit (1/2 mile ahead) and turn right at end of ramp onto John F. Kennedy Street.
Harvard Square is approximately 1/2 mile straight ahead.

*Storrow Drive is inaccessible to trucks or buses. Please call either 617. 496.4595 or 617.495.5595 for alternate directions.

The President and Fellows of Harvard College assume no responsibility for damages to any vehicle or contents by reason of fire, theft, vandalism, or any other cause.

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			Directions to Harvard Square Parking is severely limited in the vicinity of Harvard Square. We strongly recommend the use of public transportation. The Red Line, with parking available at Braintree and Alewife, goes right into Harvard Square. (See map from MBTA) Public Transportation From South of Boston From North of Boston From West of Boston Driving Directions From Mapquest From South of Boston From North of Boston From West of Boston Public Transportation: In keeping with state and local government and University efforts to reduce traffic congestion, we urge patrons to use public transportation when attending events in the Harvard Square area. The Harvard Square stop on the Red Line of the MBTA subway system is a five to ten minute walk from most venues and is well-lit. From South of Boston: Drive to Braintree MBTA station parking garage (Braintree exit 17 off of Route 3 coming from Cape Cod or the South Shore). Take the Red Line in the direction of Alewife to "Harvard". Allow approximately 45 minutes for the subway portion of the trip. From the North of Boston: Drive to the Alewife MBTA station parking garage. Take the Red Line. Get off at the third stop; "Harvard". Allow fifteen minutes for subway portion of the trip. From the West of Boston: Drive to Riverside MBTA station in Newton, the western terminus of one branch of the Green Line (Exit 22A from Route 128), where there is an open-air parking lot. Take the Green Line to the "Park Street" stop. Go downstairs, following signs marked "Red Line to Alewife". Take train in the direction of Alewife four stops to "Harvard". Allow 45 minutes for subway portion of the trip. Driving from South of Boston: Take I-93 North to exit 26 (Cambridge/Storrow Drive). Keep left at end of ramp and take underpass to Storrow Drive Continue on Storrow Drive* approximately 4 miles to Cambridge/Allston. Take the Harvard Square exit. Turn right at end of ramp onto John F.Kennedy Street. Harvard Square is approximately 1/2 mile straight ahead. Driving from North of Boston: Take I-93 South to exit 26 (Storrow Drive/North Station). Keep left at end of ramp and take underpass to Storrow Drive. Continue on Storrow Drive* approximately 4 miles to Cambridge/Allston. Take the Harvard Square exit. Turn right at end of ramp onto John F. Kennedy Street. Harvard Square is approximately 1/2 mile straight ahead. Driving from West of Boston: Take I-90 East (Mass Turnpike) to exit exit 18 (Cambridge/Allston) Bear right after toll booth at end of exit ramp. Turn left after lights (before the bridge) onto Storrow Drive. Take Cambridge/Allston exit (1/2 mile ahead) and turn right at end of ramp onto John F. Kennedy Street. Harvard Square is approximately 1/2 mile straight ahead. Storrow Drive is inaccessible to trucks or buses. Please call either 617. 496.4595 or 617.495.5595 for alternate directions. The President and Fellows of Harvard College assume no responsibility for damages to any vehicle or contents by reason of fire, theft, vandalism, or any other cause. Facilities and Services Map of Harvard ----------------------------------------- Home \| Harvard College \| Harvard University This page maintained by Webmaster. For more information, contact the Harvard Box Office at 617.496.2222. Last Updated: 09/29/07 URL: http:// www.boxoffice.harvard.edu /otherdirections.html Copyright © The President and Fellows of Harvard College