Harvard Square MBTA station couldn't be more convenient located! It drops you right in the middle…read moreof Harvard Square! It's clean, has helpful signs, very easy to navigate! You won't get lost, I promise! It is on the red line. Plan accordingly!

Harvard Square MBTA station has two entrances with a bus station as part of it. I don't have to go…read moreoutside to transfer to a bus. I just have to go to the pickup area. The signs specify exactly where to go so it is easy to navigate. The are four machines that dispense tickets so I never have to wait.

I was staying out in Quincy and decided to take the red line up here to get dinner and to pick up…read moresnacks at H Mart and Target. This station was convenient as it was located nearby. This station was in between MIT and Harvard so there was quite a bit of students in the surrounding area.

This is an A-OK station for the MBTA in Cambridge. There are several entrances and exits that will…read moreget you from the platform level to the street. Some of the entrances have ticket machines, some do not. But they do have signs at the entrance to let you know. The station is handicapped accessible with an elevator and escalators. There is no MBTA parking here. Central Square (which is not the same as Central Avenue) is a station on the Red Line between Harvard (outbound) and Kendall (inbound). There are a lot of restaurants, shops and coffee shops in the area.

This is a big T transit hub and there is a garage connected to it I believe. There are multiple…read moreways to enter and exit and so it can be a bit confusing, especially for first timers here like myself.

I mean, it's a decent transit hub. My only complaint is the bathrooms can be pretty gross.read more

This is by far the nicest station on the red line stop! It looks the newest and cleanest station we…read morestop at while in Boston. They also mean it when they say this is the MIT stop. This exit puts you right on campus and just outside of the Google headquarters.

Why can't we switch inbound or outbound within the station? Make sure you check the signs before…read moreentering! It would be very unfortunate if you were running late and needed to swipe again. Yep that's definitely happened to me. Thankfully this one isn't located in the depths underground like Porter Square requiring multiple long stair cases/escalators to resurface. Aside from that logistical annoyance, I also have a horror story about how I was trapped on the red line trying to get to Seaport for an event for well over 40 minutes. There were issues with our train and if you know the Inbound line between Kendall/MIT to Charles MGH there is a vertical incline to clear the Longfellow bridge between the stations. (We didn't make it far before trouble happened.) Unfortunately the train struggled to climb and remained stuck waiting for assistance and updates. Disturbingly every 5 minutes or so we could feel gravity sliding the car back a few feet as well. I felt bad for the train operators who announced "we apologize for this inconvenience, we will get this train moving momentarily" every few minutes. The apology while appreciated lost the impact after the first few iterations. I was extremely late for my event, which thankfully I was not presenting or speaking. The worst aspect was we were trapped. No additional cars behind us until they decided to hitch our dead train to another to propel us to the next station where of course we all poured out at Charles MGH in the overcrowded station. Ever since that incident I have been wary of any red line delays.

I am s grateful to the security officer who helped me last Sunday…read more(Jan 18), I only regret I did not ask his name. Immediately upon entering the station I tripped and fell flat on my face. He was there immediately, helped me to a bench, offered to get help which I declined Even so an ambulance arrived, checked me and then left, the security officer stayed with me until it was time for my train, then escorted me to the Amrak train. I am so grateful for his kindness

I like South Station - a few shops, open corner and when the Amtrak was there, you entered the open…read moregates (didn't have to scan, they'd handle that on the train itself). A few fast food joints but not nearly enough seating/tables available with some updates given a new Chick-Fil-A was coming. McDonalds, donuts, coffee, a mini bar, alcohol shop, and CVS all inside. Outside taxi and bus stand, though the taxi driver wanted a minimum in charge and would only take cash if it was only $15-20 for the ride to the hotel. Amtrak, buses, subway stop, and regional rail here (MBTA). The building wraps around the corner and doesn't connect to the business tower behind - interesting design, though. They did allow you to board about 10-15 min early.

March 21, 2022, this station was opened as a part of Green Line extension…read more Currently as of 4/17/2022, still elevator is not operated yet. Automatic gate is not there (will come or not, I don't know). Station is clean and nice and I like it. Trains come every 7-13 minutes. Enough benches to sit. Hope it keeps clean moving forward.

I felt like a prisoner being held by from a riot while trying to catch a train at this station…read more Unlike South Station, this feels low brow, like the Penn Station of old. Right near if not attached to the TD Garden and only a handful of eateries. Makes me wonder if there is even a bathroom on the premises. I guess considering it is a commuter rail station that my options are fairly restrictive. A basic station and nothing more.

Eh- I mean why do you have machines scanning the tickets while you enter, just for you to go to the…read moretrain and have to scan your tickets again. This causes traffic build up and people can easily miss their train. Also half the time they don't even work, which then you have to jump in another line. I had a question and an employee did get an answer but she took so long my train was there and I almost just left her because she was slowly walking back to me like she had no care in the world. This place is chaotic as well. Between the Bruins games people, people partying and we got the cross fire of Salem people and Halloween weekend people - wasn't fun and finding our Lyft was a mess. I really didn't like this at all, and the train windows were so dirty you couldn't even see out of them. I guess it doesn't help it's directly under TD Garden so it makes sense for the madness but I'll pass.

Deep, in fact the deepest station of the MBTA system as 105 feet below. It's always a bit cool to…read moredescend that far underground. I also enjoy the design of the large pipes "linking" the Northbound and Southbound levels. Also worth mentioning that I'm always a fan of stations where you can access both directions (ND&SB) after passing the fare gates. It's never Finding out you just paid for a train going the wrong direction! Where this station struggles is in the need for a little TLC. The platform was generally clean, but the surrounding walls could surely benefit for a long-overdue cleaning. Another point is the escalator. While I would not call it shaky, it did not offer a very smooth ride. Just in case, hold on to the handrail, it's a long way down otherwise.

This station is at a busy intersection, but if you don't want to cross the street they have a stair…read morecase that goes underneath. This is nice, but the only problem is this staircase is a very sketchy and dirty path. The station besides this was nice and they had trains constantly running.

Conveniently close to the Assembly Row shopping plaza, there are two exits from Assembly MBTA and…read moreboth are fine for getting to the retail therapy. This is a full service MBTA station and has all the usual ticket vending machines and turnstiles. There are audible and visual announcements of the next train in both directions. The station is completely handicapped accessible. This is an island platform, so doors open on the left side. It is above ground so there is some exposure to the cold but there are places to at least get out of the wind. Assembly is on the MBTA Orange Line between Sullivan Square (inbound) and Wellington (outbound).

I usually give less than 2 stars to T stations, but this I gave 3. The reason is that this station…read moreis slightly cleaner than others. Assembly area is a newly developed area with many new restaurants and new apartments are being leased. Roads are wider than narrow Cambridge/Boston.

Lansdowne Station sits at the heart of one of Boston's most dynamic construction zones, surrounded…read moreby towering cranes and the skeletal frameworks of ambitious air rights developments that promise to reshape the Fenway landscape. The station occupies a unique position tucked directly alongside the Mass Pike (I-90), where the constant hum of highway traffic mingles with the rhythmic clatter of approaching trains. Just one block from Gate A of Fenway Park, the station serves as a crucial gateway for baseball fans and commuters alike. The proximity to the ballpark is celebrated through a striking public art installation that honors the numerical legacy of baseball--displaying the retired numbers of Red Sox legends and MLB greats who have been permanently enshrined in the sport's history. The station's architecture reflects both practicality and exposure to the elements. Its semi-sheltered design provides protection from the worst weather while maintaining an open-air feel that keeps passengers connected to the bustling urban environment around them. The two-level structure efficiently manages passenger flow, with stairs and elevators providing access to both inbound and outbound platforms, ensuring accessibility for all travelers. This vertical design allows the station to maximize its footprint in a space constrained by highway infrastructure on one side and the dense urban fabric of the Fenway neighborhood on the other. As construction continues to rise around it, Lansdowne Station stands as both a witness to and facilitator of the area's ongoing transformation. Note: This was formerly known as Yawkey Station. The MBTA renamed this Lansdowne Station due to its proximity to Lansdowne Street in 2019 after community concerns around memorializing members of the Red Sox owning Yawkey family who long-refused to hire African-American baseball players. They were the last holdouts in the MLB. The city of Boston reverted the name of nearby Yawkey Wayto Jersey Street for similar reasons the prior year.

Fun area to experience around Fenway. It's just buzzing with people going in and out of shops…read moreduring a game or concert. I came for a concert and there were food booths and merch vendors on the street. The area has bars and restaurants to post up and people watch. You can stand in the middle of Yawkey and just take it all in for a few minutes. I sure did and appreciated that I got to experience such a spectacular evening that started on Yawkey. Everyone was in good spirits and courteous. Clearly even if there isn't an event happening at Fenway you can still explore the different bars and have a good time. I'd recommend to not wear any other team swag besides Red Sox or Boston teams in this area just to be safe. Mel M Yelp 17:127