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

Chelsea to Harvard Square - Bus Schedule

The 111 bus from Chelsea to Harvard Square runs from 12:16 AM to 12:09 AM, with departures every 5 min-2 hr 35 min. The trip takes about 48 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Chelsea to Harvard Square by bus and subway

To get from Chelsea to Harvard Square in Cambridge, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 subway lines: take the 111 bus from Broadway @ Fourth St station to N Washington St @ Medford St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ORANGE LINE subway and finally take the RED LINE subway from Downtown Crossing station to Harvard Square station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 48 min. The ride fare is $2.40. The bus and subway schedule from Chelsea may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Harvard Square on the Moovit app.

48min$2.40
Walk to bus station
Bus - 111111
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Walk to Harvard Square
Leaves from Broadway @ Fourth St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Broadway @ Fourth St
    ID 5606
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 111111
    Wait for bus
    111
    Haymarket
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    N Washington St @ Medford St
    ID 2829
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Causeway St (East)
    190 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Forest Hills
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Downtown Crossing
    5 min
  • 7
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 8
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Harvard Square
    12 min
  • 9
    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 Chelsea to Harvard Square

The distance between Chelsea, Cambridge and Harvard Square, Cambridge is approximately 7.44 mi, which can typically be travelled in 48 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Chelsea 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 Chelsea to Harvard Square

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

    The fastest way takes 48 minutes, using Bus line 111, Subway line ORANGE LINE, Subway line RED LINE.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 subway lines in total. The total travelling time is 48 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Chelsea to Harvard Square?

    The 111 bus line goes from Broadway @ Fourth St station near Chelsea in Boston to N Washington St @ Medford St station. From there you’ll have to take 2 subway lines till N Washington St @ Medford St station near Harvard Square in Cambridge.

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

    The total travel time between Chelsea in Boston and Harvard Square in Cambridge by bus and subway is about 48 min.

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

    Get on the 111 bus from the Broadway @ Fourth St stop near Chelsea in Boston.

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

    Get off the bus at the N Washington St @ Medford St station, which is closest to Harvard Square in Cambridge.

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

    The ride from Chelsea to Harvard Square costs $2.40.

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