How to get from Watertown Sq Terminal to Cambridge by bus?

From Watertown Sq Terminal to Cambridge by bus

Take one direct bus from Watertown Sq Terminal to Cambridge in Boston: take the 71 bus from Watertown Sq Terminal station to Harvard station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 22 min. The ride fare is $1.70.

22min$1.70
Bus - 7171
Leaves from Watertown Sq Terminal

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Watertown Sq Terminal
  • 2
    Bus - 7171
    Wait for bus
    71
    Harvard
  • 3
    Ride to bus station Harvard
    Ride to bus station
    Harvard
    21 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Watertown Sq Terminal to Cambridge by bus via 70 and 86

To get from Watertown Sq Terminal to Cambridge in Boston, take the 70 bus from Main St @ Cross St station to Western Ave @ Mackin St station. Next, take the 86 bus from Western Ave @ Mackin St station to Harvard station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 34 min. The ride fare is $3.40.

34min$3.40
Walk to bus station
Bus - 7070
Bus - 8686
Leaves from Main St @ Cross St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Main St @ Cross St
    ID 8297
    190 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 7070
    Wait for bus
    70
    University Park
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Western Ave @ Mackin St
    ID 1043
    15 min
  • 4
    Bus - 8686
    Wait for bus
    86
    Harvard
  • 5
    Ride to bus station Harvard
    Ride to bus station
    Harvard
    14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Watertown Sq Terminal to Cambridge

The distance between Watertown Sq Terminal, Boston and Cambridge, Boston is approximately 4.06 mi, which can typically be travelled in 22 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Watertown Sq Terminal to Cambridge by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Boston – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Watertown Sq Terminal

Watertown Sq Terminal is located at Watertown Sq Terminal, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Main St @ Merchants Row.

Subway stations close to Watertown Sq Terminal:

  • Boston College
  • South Street

Train stations close to Watertown Sq Terminal:

  • Belmont
  • Newtonville
  • Waverley

Bus stations close to Watertown Sq Terminal:

  • Main St @ Merchants Row
  • Mt Auburn St @ Main St
  • Main St @ Cross St

Public transit stations close to Cambridge, Boston

Cambridge is located at Cambridge, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Harvard.

Subway stations close to Cambridge:

  • Babcock Street
  • Union Square
  • Central

Train stations close to Cambridge:

  • Porter

Bus stations close to Cambridge:

  • Harvard
  • Massachusetts Ave Opp Holyoke St
  • Harvard Sq @ Garden St - Dawes Island

Related Routes

Alternative route from Watertown Sq Terminal to Cambridge by bus via 70 and 86

To get from Watertown Sq Terminal to Cambridge in Boston, take the 70 bus from Main St @ Cross St station to Western Ave @ Mackin St station. Next, take the 86 bus from Western Ave @ Mackin St station to Harvard station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 34 min. The ride fare is $3.40.

34min$3.40
Walk to bus station
Bus - 7070
Bus - 8686
Leaves from Main St @ Cross St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Main St @ Cross St
    ID 8297
    190 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 7070
    Wait for bus
    70
    University Park
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Western Ave @ Mackin St
    ID 1043
    15 min
  • 4
    Bus - 8686
    Wait for bus
    86
    Harvard
  • 5
    Ride to bus station Harvard
    Ride to bus station
    Harvard
    14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Watertown Sq Terminal to Cambridge?

    The fastest way takes 22 minutes, using Bus line 71.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Watertown Sq Terminal to Cambridge?

    The alternative route takes 34 minutes, using Bus line 70, Bus line 86.

  • Is there a direct bus between Watertown Sq Terminal and Cambridge?

    Yes, there’s a direct bus going from Watertown Sq Terminal in Watertown Town to Cambridge in Boston in 22 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Watertown Sq Terminal to Cambridge?

    The 71 bus line goes from Harvard station near Watertown Sq Terminal in Watertown Town to Watertown Sq Terminal station near Cambridge in Boston.

  • How long does it take to travel from Watertown Sq Terminal to Cambridge by bus?

    The total travel time between Watertown Sq Terminal in Watertown Town and Cambridge in Boston by bus is about 22 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Watertown Sq Terminal to get to Cambridge?

    Get on the 71 bus from the Harvard stop near Watertown Sq Terminal in Watertown Town.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Watertown Sq Terminal and Cambridge?

    Get off the bus at the Watertown Sq Terminal stop, which is closest to Cambridge in Boston.

  • When is the first bus from Watertown Sq Terminal to Cambridge?

    The first bus from Watertown Sq Terminal in Watertown Town to Cambridge in Boston is Harvard - Watertown Square. It leaves the Watertown Sq Terminal stop at 3:03 AM.

  • How much is the bus fare from Watertown Sq Terminal to Cambridge?

    The ride from Watertown Sq Terminal to Cambridge costs $1.70.

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