How to get from Harvard University to Boston Harbor by bus and subway?

From Harvard University to Boston Harbor by bus and subway

To get from Harvard University to Boston Harbor you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one bus line: take the RED LINE subway from Harvard Square station to Downtown Crossing station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BLUE LINE subway and finally take the 712 bus from Orient Heights station to Deer Island - Mwra Gate station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 24 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 Boston Harbor on the Moovit app.

84min$2.40
Walk to subway station
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - BLUE LINE
Bus - 712712
Walk to Boston Harbor
Leaves from Harvard Square

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Harvard Square
    330 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Braintree
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Downtown Crossing
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    State Street
    190 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Subway - BLUE LINE
    Wait for subway
    BLUE LINE
    Wonderland
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Orient Heights
    10 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Orient Heights
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 712712
    Wait for bus
    712
    Point Shirley
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Deer Island - Mwra Gate
    ID 109853
    17 min
  • 10
    Walk to Boston Harbor
    Walk to
    Boston Harbor
    Tafts Avenue, Winthrop, MA 02152, USA
    1.06 mi • 22 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Harvard University to Boston Harbor

The distance between Harvard University and Boston Harbor is approximately 12.86 mi, which can typically be travelled in 84 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Harvard University to Boston Harbor 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 Boston Harbor

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

    The fastest way takes 84 minutes, using Subway line RED LINE, Subway line BLUE LINE, Bus line 712.

  • Is there a direct subway between Harvard University and Boston Harbor?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 subway lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 24 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Harvard University to Boston Harbor?

    The RED LINE subway line goes from Harvard Square station near Harvard University in Cambridge to Downtown Crossing station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line and one bus line till Downtown Crossing station near Boston Harbor.

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

    The total travel time between Harvard University and Boston Harbor by subway and bus is about 1 hr 24 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Harvard University to get to Boston Harbor?

    Get on the RED LINE subway from the Harvard Square station near Harvard University in Cambridge.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between Harvard University and Boston Harbor?

    Get off the subway at the Downtown Crossing stop, which is closest to Boston Harbor.

  • How much is the total subway and bus fare from Harvard University to Boston Harbor?

    The ride from Harvard University to Boston Harbor costs $2.40.

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