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How to get from Boston to Harvard Square by bus?

Boston to Harvard Square - Bus Schedule

The 1 bus from Boston to Harvard Square runs from 12:00 AM to 11:46 PM, with departures every 10 min-3 hr 25 min. The trip takes about 43 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Boston to Harvard Square by bus

Take one direct bus from Boston to Harvard Square in Cambridge: take the 1 bus from Nubian station to Massachusetts Ave Opp Holyoke St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 43 min. The ride fare is $1.70. The bus schedule from Boston may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Harvard Square on the Moovit app.

43min$1.70
Walk to bus station
Bus - 11
Walk to Harvard Square
Leaves from Nubian

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Nubian
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 11
    Wait for bus
    1
    Harvard
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Massachusetts Ave Opp Holyoke St
    ID 110
    40 min
  • 4
    Walk to Harvard Square
    Walk to
    Harvard Square
    210 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Boston to Harvard Square

The distance between Boston, Cambridge and Harvard Square, Cambridge is approximately 4.55 mi, which can typically be travelled in 43 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Boston to Harvard Square by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Cambridge – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus schedule from Boston to Harvard Square

To check the bus schedule from Boston to Harvard Square using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Boston) and destination (Harvard Square), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, 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 schedules.

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 43 minutes, using Bus line 1.

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

    Yes, there’s a direct bus going from Boston in Boston to Harvard Square in Cambridge in 43 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Boston to Harvard Square?

    The 1 bus line goes from Nubian station near Boston in Boston to Massachusetts Ave Opp Holyoke St station near Harvard Square in Cambridge.

  • How long does it take to travel from Boston to Harvard Square by bus?

    The total travel time between Boston in Boston and Harvard Square in Cambridge by bus is about 43 min.

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

    Get on the 1 bus from the Nubian stop near Boston in Boston.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Boston and Harvard Square?

    Get off the bus at the Massachusetts Ave Opp Holyoke St stop, which is closest to Harvard Square in Cambridge.

  • When is the first bus from Boston to Harvard Square?

    The first bus from Boston in Boston to Harvard Square in Cambridge is Nubian - Harvard. It leaves the Nubian stop at 12:37 AM.

  • How much is the bus fare from Boston to Harvard Square?

    The ride from Boston to Harvard Square costs $1.70.