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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 24 min. The ride fare is $1.70.

24min$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
    23 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 @ Litchfield St station. Next, take the 86 bus from Western Ave @ Litchfield St station to Harvard station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 40 min. The ride fare is $3.40.

40min$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 @ Litchfield St
    ID 1046
    15 min
  • 4
    Bus - 8686
    Wait for bus
    86
    Sullivan
  • 5
    Ride to bus station Harvard
    Ride to bus station
    Harvard
    11 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 3.65 mi, which can typically be travelled in 24 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:

  • Newtonville
  • Waverley
  • Belmont

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 Massachusetts Ave @ Bow St.

Subway stations close to Cambridge:

  • Union Square
  • Central
  • Harvard Square

Train stations close to Cambridge:

  • Porter

Bus stations close to Cambridge:

  • Massachusetts Ave @ Bow St
  • Quincy St @ Harvard St
  • Mt Auburn St @ Dewolfe St

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 @ Litchfield St station. Next, take the 86 bus from Western Ave @ Litchfield St station to Harvard station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 40 min. The ride fare is $3.40.

40min$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 @ Litchfield St
    ID 1046
    15 min
  • 4
    Bus - 8686
    Wait for bus
    86
    Sullivan
  • 5
    Ride to bus station Harvard
    Ride to bus station
    Harvard
    11 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 24 minutes, using Bus line 71.

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

    The alternative route takes 40 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 24 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 Harvard 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 24 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 Harvard stop, which is closest to Cambridge in Boston.

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

    The last bus from Watertown Sq Terminal in Watertown Town to Cambridge in Boston is the Harvard - Watertown Square line. It leaves the Watertown Sq Terminal stop at 3:31 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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