Directions to Harvard
Most Harvard locations are within a few minutes walk from the center of Harvard Square. Our map indicates the most common destinations, including the Admissions and Financial Aid Office. You can also print a map from this location.
The Admissions Visitor Center is located in Radcliffe Yard at 5 James Street, Cambridge, MA 02138.
By Car
Due to traffic patterns in and around Harvard Square please allow an extra 20-30 minutes of travel time.
From the West (I90 - Massachusetts Turnpike)
Take Exit 18 (Cambridge/Allston). Bear right after the toll booth at the end of the exit ramp. At the third set of lights (over the bridge), turn left onto Memorial Drive. After the second set of lights, turn right onto JFK Street. Go through two sets of lights. At the third set of lights, turn left onto Brattle Street (Cardullo's is straight ahead), then bear right at the crosswalk, which is a continuation of Brattle Street. Radcliffe Yard will be on your right after you pass the Graduate School of Education on your right and the American Repertory Theatre on your left. The Admissions Visitor Center is located within Radcliffe Yard.
Parking
On-street parking is scarce in Cambridge, but there are several public parking lots and garages. There is also parking available at the Harvard garages on Oxford Street and Broadway on weekdays. You may purchase a pass online and it costs $11.00 per day. You will need a printer to complete this transaction and when prompted, select: Department: Admin. & Financial Aid/Byerly Department Code: 3003. You can also buy parking passes at 46 Blackstone Street, Cambridge, MA.
Public Parking Around Harvard Square
As a convenience for our visitors we list below several commercial garages which may offer spaces. None is endorsed by Harvard or by the Admissions Office.
Pilgrim Parking/Church Street
41 Church Street
617-661-5614
Harvard Square Garage
15 Eliot Street
617-354-4168
University Place Garage
124 Mt Auburn Street
617-491-0801
Special Parking Circumstances
The University Disability Coordinator and Harvard Parking Services jointly manage all parking policy and parking request based on disability or medical condition. Should you require such accommodations during your visit to the University, please contact the University Disability coordinator at marie_trottier@harvard.edu seven to ten days before your planned visit.
From Logan Airport
By subway (the "T")
Take the SILVER Line to South Station. Switch to the RED LINE outbound (toward ALEWIFE), go six stops and get off at HARVARD. The subway ride from Logan Airport takes approximately 45 minutes. The fare is $2.00.
By taxi
The ride to Harvard Square takes about 20-30 minutes, depending on traffic, and costs about $35.
From South Station (Bus/Train Station)
By subway
Take the RED LINE toward ALEWIFE from South Station six stops to HARVARD SQUARE.
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