How to get from Harvard University to Barnstable Town by bus and subway?

Harvard University to Barnstable Town - Bus Schedule

The 78 bus from Harvard University to Barnstable Town runs from 12:19 AM to 11:22 PM, with departures every 20 min-5 hr 30 min. The trip takes about 2 hr 10 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Harvard University to Barnstable Town by bus and subway

To get from Harvard University to Barnstable Town in Boston, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the 78 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 PETER PAN bus from South Station Boston station to Transportation Center Hyannis station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 10 min. The bus and subway schedule from Harvard University may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Barnstable Town on the Moovit app.

130min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 7878
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - PETER PANPETER PAN
Walk to Barnstable Town
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 - 7878
    Wait for bus
    78
    Harvard
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Harvard
    6 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
    Ashmont
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    South Station
    13 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    South Station Boston
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - PETER PANPETER PAN
    Wait for bus
    PETER PAN
    Hyannis
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Transportation Center Hyannis
    95 min
  • 10
    Walk to Barnstable Town
    Walk to
    Barnstable Town
    130 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Harvard University to Barnstable Town

The distance between Harvard University, Boston and Barnstable Town, Boston is approximately 76.99 mi, which can typically be travelled in 130 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Harvard University to Barnstable Town 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 Barnstable Town

To check the bus and subway schedule from Harvard University to Barnstable Town using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Harvard University) and destination (Barnstable Town), 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 Barnstable Town?

    The fastest way takes 130 minutes, using Bus line 78, Subway line RED LINE, Bus line PETER PAN.

  • Is there a direct bus between Harvard University and Barnstable Town?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one subway line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 10 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Harvard University to Barnstable Town?

    The 78 bus line goes from Concord Ave @ Parker St station near Harvard University in Cambridge to Harvard station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one subway line till Harvard station near Barnstable Town in Boston.

  • How long does it take to travel from Harvard University to Barnstable Town by bus and subway?

    The total travel time between Harvard University in Cambridge and Barnstable Town in Boston by bus and subway is about 2 hr 10 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Harvard University to get to Barnstable Town?

    Get on the 78 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 Barnstable Town?

    Get off the bus at the Harvard stop, which is closest to Barnstable Town in Boston.

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