How to get from MBTA Newton Highlands Station to Harvard Square by bus and subway?

From MBTA Newton Highlands Station to Harvard Square by bus and subway

To get from MBTA Newton Highlands Station to Harvard Square in Cambridge, take the GREEN LINE D subway from Newton Highlands station to Reservoir station. Next, take the 86 bus from Reservoir station to Harvard station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 47 min. The ride fare is $2.40. The bus and subway schedule from MBTA Newton Highlands Station may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Harvard Square on the Moovit app.

47min$2.40
Subway - GREEN LINE D
Bus - 8686
Walk to Harvard Square
Leaves from Newton Highlands

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    MBTA Newton Highlands Station
    Lincoln St. (at Walnut St.)
  • 2
    Subway - GREEN LINE D
    Wait for subway
    GREEN LINE D
    Union Square
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Reservoir
    10 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 MBTA Newton Highlands Station to Harvard Square

The distance between MBTA Newton Highlands Station, Cambridge and Harvard Square, Cambridge is approximately 7.44 mi, which can typically be travelled in 47 min. Moovit will show you the directions from MBTA Newton Highlands 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 MBTA Newton Highlands Station to Harvard Square

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

    The fastest way takes 47 minutes, using Subway line GREEN LINE D, Bus line 86.

  • Is there a direct subway between MBTA Newton Highlands Station and Harvard Square?

    No, you’ll have to take one subway line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 47 min.

  • Which subway line goes from MBTA Newton Highlands Station to Harvard Square?

    The GREEN LINE D subway line goes from Reservoir station near MBTA Newton Highlands 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 MBTA Newton Highlands Station to Harvard Square by subway and bus?

    The total travel time between MBTA Newton Highlands Station in Newton and Harvard Square in Cambridge by subway and bus is about 47 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near MBTA Newton Highlands Station to get to Harvard Square?

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

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

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

  • When is the last subway from MBTA Newton Highlands Station to Harvard Square?

    The last subway from MBTA Newton Highlands Station in Newton to Harvard Square in Cambridge is the Green Line D line. It leaves the Newton Highlands station at 6:43 PM.

  • How much is the subway fare from MBTA Newton Highlands Station to Harvard Square?

    The ride from MBTA Newton Highlands Station to Harvard Square costs $2.40.

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