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

From Norwood to Harvard Square by bus and subway

To get from Norwood to Harvard Square in Cambridge, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 subway lines: take the 34E bus from Washington St @ Cottage St station to Forest Hills 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 1 hr 18 min. The ride fare is $2.40. The bus and subway schedule from Norwood may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Harvard Square on the Moovit app.

78min$2.40
Walk to bus station
Bus - 34E34E
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Walk to Harvard Square
Leaves from Washington St @ Cottage St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Washington St @ Cottage St
    ID 59618
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 34E34E
    Wait for bus
    34E
    Forest Hills
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Forest Hills
    40 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Forest Hills
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Oak Grove
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Downtown Crossing
    15 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
The Most Popular Urban Mobility App in Boston.
All local mobility options in one app

Public transit directions from Norwood to Harvard Square

The distance between Norwood, Cambridge and Harvard Square, Cambridge is approximately 17.64 mi, which can typically be travelled in 78 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Norwood 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 Norwood to Harvard Square

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

Related Routes

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 78 minutes, using Bus line 34E, Subway line ORANGE LINE, Subway line RED LINE.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 subway lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 18 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Norwood to Harvard Square?

    The 34E bus line goes from Washington St @ Cottage St station near Norwood in Boston to Forest Hills station. From there you’ll have to take 2 subway lines till Forest Hills station near Harvard Square in Cambridge.

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

    The total travel time between Norwood in Boston and Harvard Square in Cambridge by bus and subway is about 1 hr 18 min.

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

    Get on the 34E bus from the Washington St @ Cottage St stop near Norwood in Boston.

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

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

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

    The ride from Norwood to Harvard Square costs $2.40.

Popular Routes