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

From Harvard University to Boston University by bus and subway

To get from Harvard University to Boston University in Brookline, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: 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 47 bus from Green St @ Magazine St station to Mountfort St @ Lenox St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 37 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 University on the Moovit app.

37min$2.40
Walk to bus station
Bus - 7575
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 4747
Walk to Boston University
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
    Central
    4 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Green St @ Magazine St
    ID 1123
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 4747
    Wait for bus
    47
    Broadway
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mountfort St @ Lenox St
    ID 1773
    8 min
  • 10
    Walk to Boston University
    Walk to
    Boston University
    420 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Harvard University to Boston University

The distance between Harvard University, Brookline and Boston University, Brookline is approximately 3.59 mi, which can typically be travelled in 37 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Harvard University to Boston University by bus and subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in Brookline – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Subway schedule from Harvard University to Boston University

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

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Harvard University to Boston University?

    The fastest way takes 37 minutes, using Bus line 75, Subway line RED LINE, Bus line 47.

  • Is there a direct bus between Harvard University and Boston University?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one subway line in total. The total travelling time is 37 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Harvard University to Boston University?

    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 one bus line and one subway line till Harvard station near Boston University in Brookline.

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

    The total travel time between Harvard University in Cambridge and Boston University in Brookline by bus and subway is about 37 min.

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

    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 Boston University?

    Get off the bus at the Harvard stop, which is closest to Boston University in Brookline.

  • When is the last subway from Harvard University to Boston University?

    The last subway from Harvard University in Cambridge to Boston University in Brookline is the Red Line line. It leaves the Harvard Square station at 7:24 PM.

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

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