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

From Lexington to Harvard Square by bus and subway

To get from Lexington to Harvard Square in Cambridge, take the 76 bus from Watertown St @ Crescent Rd 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 37 min. The ride fare is $2.40. The bus and subway schedule from Lexington may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Harvard Square on the Moovit app.

37min$2.40
Walk to bus station
Bus - 7676
Subway - RED LINE
Walk to Harvard Square
Leaves from Watertown St @ Crescent Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Watertown St @ Crescent Rd
    ID 8651
    260 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 7676
    Wait for bus
    76
    Alewife Via Hanscom Airport
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Alewife
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Alewife
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Ashmont
  • 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 Lexington to Harvard Square

The distance between Lexington, Cambridge and Harvard Square, Cambridge is approximately 7.23 mi, which can typically be travelled in 37 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Lexington 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 Lexington to Harvard Square

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

    The fastest way takes 37 minutes, using Bus line 76, Subway line RED LINE.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one subway line in total. The total travelling time is 37 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Lexington to Harvard Square?

    The 76 bus line goes from Watertown St @ Crescent Rd station near Lexington 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 Lexington to Harvard Square by bus and subway?

    The total travel time between Lexington in Boston and Harvard Square in Cambridge by bus and subway is about 37 min.

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

    Get on the 76 bus from the Watertown St @ Crescent Rd stop near Lexington in Boston.

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

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

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

    The first bus from Lexington in Boston to Harvard Square in Cambridge is Harvard - Arlmont Village. It leaves the Appleton St @ Lublin St stop at 1:31 AM.

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

    The ride from Lexington to Harvard Square costs $2.40.

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