How to get from Chestnut Hill Station (MBTA) to Harvard Square by bus and subway?

From Chestnut Hill Station (MBTA) to Harvard Square by bus and subway

To get from Chestnut Hill Station (MBTA) to Harvard Square in Cambridge, take the GREEN LINE D subway from Chestnut Hill station to Reservoir station. Next, take the 86 bus from Reservoir station to Harvard station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 43 min. The ride fare is $2.40. The bus and subway schedule from Chestnut Hill Station (MBTA) may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Harvard Square on the Moovit app.

43min$2.40
Walk to subway station
Subway - GREEN LINE D
Bus - 8686
Walk to Harvard Square
Leaves from Chestnut Hill

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Chestnut Hill
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Subway - GREEN LINE D
    Wait for subway
    GREEN LINE D
    Union Square
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Reservoir
    3 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 Chestnut Hill Station (MBTA) to Harvard Square

The distance between Chestnut Hill Station (MBTA), Cambridge and Harvard Square, Cambridge is approximately 5.17 mi, which can typically be travelled in 43 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Chestnut Hill Station (MBTA) 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 Chestnut Hill Station (MBTA) to Harvard Square

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

    The fastest way takes 43 minutes, using Subway line GREEN LINE D, Bus line 86.

  • Is there a direct subway between Chestnut Hill Station (MBTA) and Harvard Square?

    No, you’ll have to take one subway line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 43 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Chestnut Hill Station (MBTA) to Harvard Square?

    The GREEN LINE D subway line goes from Chestnut Hill station near Chestnut Hill Station (MBTA) 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 Chestnut Hill Station (MBTA) to Harvard Square by subway and bus?

    The total travel time between Chestnut Hill Station (MBTA) in Newton and Harvard Square in Cambridge by subway and bus is about 43 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Chestnut Hill Station (MBTA) to get to Harvard Square?

    Get on the GREEN LINE D subway from the Chestnut Hill station near Chestnut Hill Station (MBTA) in Newton.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between Chestnut Hill Station (MBTA) and Harvard Square?

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

  • When is the last bus from Chestnut Hill Station (MBTA) to Harvard Square?

    The last bus from Chestnut Hill Station (MBTA) in Newton to Harvard Square in Cambridge is the Reservoir - Harvard line. It leaves the Chestnut Hill Ave @ Englewood Ave stop at 7:16 PM.

  • When is the first subway from Chestnut Hill Station (MBTA) to Harvard Square?

    The first subway from Chestnut Hill Station (MBTA) in Newton to Harvard Square in Cambridge is Green Line D. It leaves the Chestnut Hill station at 1:37 AM.

  • How much is the subway fare from Chestnut Hill Station (MBTA) to Harvard Square?

    The ride from Chestnut Hill Station (MBTA) to Harvard Square costs $2.40.

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