How to get from Harvard University to Back Bay Station by bus and subway?

From Harvard University to Back Bay Station by bus and subway

To get from Harvard University to Back Bay Station in Boston, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 subway lines: take the 75 bus from Concord Ave @ Parker St station to Harvard station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED LINE subway and finally take the ORANGE LINE subway from Downtown Crossing station to Back Bay - South End station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 33 min. The ride fare is $2.40. The bus and subway schedule from Harvard University may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Back Bay Station on the Moovit app.

33min$2.40
Walk to bus station
Bus - 7575
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Leaves from Concord Ave @ Parker St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Concord Ave @ Parker St
    ID 2161
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 7575
    Wait for bus
    75
    Harvard
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Harvard
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Harvard Square
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Braintree
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Downtown Crossing
    12 min
  • 7
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Forest Hills
  • 8
    Ride to subway station Back Bay - South End
    Ride to subway station
    Back Bay - South End
    4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Harvard University to Back Bay Station

The distance between Harvard University, Boston and Back Bay Station, Boston is approximately 5.45 mi, which can typically be travelled in 33 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Harvard University to Back Bay Station by bus and subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in Boston – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Subway schedule from Harvard University to Back Bay Station

To check the bus and subway schedule from Harvard University to Back Bay Station using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Harvard University) and destination (Back Bay Station), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and subway routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and subway, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and subway schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Harvard University to Back Bay Station?

    The fastest way takes 33 minutes, using Bus line 75, Subway line RED LINE, Subway line ORANGE LINE.

  • Is there a direct bus between Harvard University and Back Bay Station?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 subway lines in total. The total travelling time is 33 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Harvard University to Back Bay Station?

    The 75 bus line goes from Concord Ave @ Parker St station near Harvard University in Cambridge to Harvard station. From there you’ll have to take 2 subway lines till Harvard station near Back Bay Station in Boston.

  • How long does it take to travel from Harvard University to Back Bay Station by bus and subway?

    The total travel time between Harvard University in Cambridge and Back Bay Station in Boston by bus and subway is about 33 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Harvard University to get to Back Bay Station?

    Get on the 75 bus from the Concord Ave @ Parker St stop near Harvard University in Cambridge.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Harvard University and Back Bay Station?

    Get off the bus at the Harvard station, which is closest to Back Bay Station in Boston.

  • When is the first train from Harvard University to Back Bay Station?

    The first train from Harvard University in Cambridge to Back Bay Station in Boston is Fitchburg. It leaves the Porter station at 1:47 AM.

  • How much is the bus fare from Harvard University to Back Bay Station?

    The ride from Harvard University to Back Bay Station costs $2.40.

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