How to get from Riverside Station to Harvard Square by bus and subway?

From Riverside Station to Harvard Square by bus and subway

To get from Riverside Station to Harvard Square in Cambridge, take the GREEN LINE D subway from Riverside station to Reservoir station. Next, take the 86 bus from Reservoir station to Harvard station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 54 min. The ride fare is $2.40. The bus and subway schedule from Riverside Station may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Harvard Square on the Moovit app.

54min$2.40
Subway - GREEN LINE D
Bus - 8686
Walk to Harvard Square
Leaves from Riverside

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Riverside Station
  • 2
    Subway - GREEN LINE D
    Wait for subway
    GREEN LINE D
    Union Square
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Reservoir
    18 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Reservoir
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 8686
    Wait for bus
    86
    Harvard
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Harvard
    30 min
  • 7
    Walk to Harvard Square
    Walk to
    Harvard Square
    100 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Riverside Station to Harvard Square

The distance between Riverside Station, Cambridge and Harvard Square, Cambridge is approximately 10.44 mi, which can typically be travelled in 54 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Riverside Station 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 Riverside Station to Harvard Square

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

    The fastest way takes 54 minutes, using Subway line GREEN LINE D, Bus line 86.

  • Is there a direct subway between Riverside Station and Harvard Square?

    No, you’ll have to take one subway line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 54 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Riverside Station to Harvard Square?

    The GREEN LINE D subway line goes from Reservoir station near Riverside Station in Newton to Reservoir station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Reservoir station near Harvard Square in Cambridge.

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

    The total travel time between Riverside Station in Newton and Harvard Square in Cambridge by subway and bus is about 54 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Riverside Station to get to Harvard Square?

    Get on the GREEN LINE D subway from the Reservoir station near Riverside Station in Newton.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between Riverside Station and Harvard Square?

    Get off the subway at the Reservoir stop, which is closest to Harvard Square in Cambridge.

  • When is the first subway from Riverside Station to Harvard Square?

    The first subway from Riverside Station in Newton to Harvard Square in Cambridge is Green Line D. It leaves the Riverside station at 1:25 AM.

  • When is the last train from Riverside Station to Harvard Square?

    The last train from Riverside Station in Newton to Harvard Square in Cambridge is the Framingham/Worcester line. It leaves the Auburndale station at 6:13 PM.

  • How much is the subway fare from Riverside Station to Harvard Square?

    The ride from Riverside Station to Harvard Square costs $2.40.

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