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

Melrose to Harvard Square - Bus Schedule

The 131 bus from Melrose to Harvard Square runs from 6:18 AM to 6:52 PM, with departures every 35 min-7 hr 15 min. The trip takes about 58 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Melrose to Harvard Square by bus and subway

To get from Melrose to Harvard Square in Cambridge, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 subway lines: take the 131 bus from 910 Main St station to Washington St @ Grove 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 58 min. The ride fare is $2.40. The bus and subway schedule from Melrose may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Harvard Square on the Moovit app.

58min$2.40
Walk to bus station
Bus - 131131
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Walk to Harvard Square
Leaves from 910 Main St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    910 Main St
    ID 9196
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 131131
    Wait for bus
    131
    Malden Via Oak Grove
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington St @ Grove St
    ID 5992
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Oak Grove
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Forest Hills
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Downtown Crossing
    17 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 Melrose to Harvard Square

The distance between Melrose, Cambridge and Harvard Square, Cambridge is approximately 14.17 mi, which can typically be travelled in 58 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Melrose 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 Melrose to Harvard Square

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

    The fastest way takes 58 minutes, using Bus line 131, Subway line ORANGE LINE, Subway line RED LINE.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 subway lines in total. The total travelling time is 58 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Melrose to Harvard Square?

    The 131 bus line goes from 910 Main St station near Melrose in Boston to Washington St @ Grove St station. From there you’ll have to take 2 subway lines till Washington St @ Grove St station near Harvard Square in Cambridge.

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

    The total travel time between Melrose in Boston and Harvard Square in Cambridge by bus and subway is about 58 min.

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

    Get on the 131 bus from the 910 Main St stop near Melrose in Boston.

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

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

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

    The ride from Melrose to Harvard Square costs $2.40.

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