How to get from Burlington to Harvard Square by bus and subway?

From Burlington to Harvard Square by bus and subway

To get from Burlington to Harvard Square in Cambridge, take the 350 bus from Chestnut Ave @ Cambridge St station to Alewife station. Next, take the RED LINE subway from Alewife station to Harvard Square station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 9 min. The ride fare is $2.40. The bus and subway schedule from Burlington may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Harvard Square on the Moovit app.

69min$2.40
Bus - 350350
Subway - RED LINE
Walk to Harvard Square
Leaves from Chestnut Ave @ Cambridge St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Burlington
  • 2
    Bus - 350350
    Wait for bus
    350
    Alewife Via Mall Rd
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Alewife
    54 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Alewife
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Braintree
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Harvard Square
    7 min
  • 7
    Walk to Harvard Square
    Walk to
    Harvard Square
    80 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Burlington to Harvard Square

The distance between Burlington, Cambridge and Harvard Square, Cambridge is approximately 17.34 mi, which can typically be travelled in 69 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Burlington to Harvard Square by bus and subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in Cambridge – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Subway schedule from Burlington to Harvard Square

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

    The fastest way takes 69 minutes, using Bus line 350, Subway line RED LINE.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one subway line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 9 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Burlington to Harvard Square?

    The 350 bus line goes from Alewife station near Burlington in Boston to Alewife station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line till Alewife station near Harvard Square in Cambridge.

  • How long does it take to travel from Burlington to Harvard Square by bus and subway?

    The total travel time between Burlington in Boston and Harvard Square in Cambridge by bus and subway is about 1 hr 9 min.

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

    Get on the 350 bus from the Alewife stop near Burlington in Boston.

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

    Get off the bus at the Alewife station, which is closest to Harvard Square in Cambridge.

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

    The ride from Burlington to Harvard Square costs $2.40.

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