Harvard station

Harvard station is served by the Red Line on the Boston subway. On the Red Line, it sits between Central and Porter. It opened in 1912 and now handles roughly 4,569,122 passengers a year. It sits in Cambridge.

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Key facts

• LinesRLRed Line
• DistrictCambridge
• Opened1912
• Annual ridership4,569,122
• Distance from centre≈ 5.9 km
• Coordinates42.37336, -71.11896

No interchange: the station is served by a single line.

Position on the line

• On the Red Line

  RL Central › Harvard › Porter

Map around Harvard

Nearest stations

• Central1.5 km · RL
• Porter1.7 km · RL
• Union Square2 km · D
• Babcock Street2.4 km · B
• Packard's Corner2.4 km · B
• Gilman Square2.4 km · E

Frequently asked questions

Which lines serve Harvard station?

Harvard is served by the Red Line on the Boston subway.

Can you change lines at Harvard?

No. Harvard is served only by the Red Line.

When did Harvard station open?

Harvard station opened in 1912.

What are the stations either side of Harvard on the Red Line?

On the Red Line, Harvard sits between Central and Porter.

How busy is Harvard station?

Harvard handles roughly 4,569,122 passengers a year.

Where is Harvard station?

Harvard station is in Cambridge, Boston.

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