How to get from Brown University to Harvard Square by bus, subway and train?

From Brown University to Harvard Square by bus, subway and train

To get from Brown University to Harvard Square in Cambridge, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one subway line: take the 78 bus from Angell Before Hope station to Tunnel Before S Main station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ACELA train and finally take the RED LINE subway from South Station station to Harvard Square station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 36 min. The bus, subway and train schedule from Brown University may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, subway and train schedule to Harvard Square on the Moovit app.

96min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 7878
Train - ACELAACELA
Subway - RED LINE
Walk to Harvard Square
Leaves from Angell Before Hope

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Angell Before Hope
    ID 017100
    320 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 7878
    Wait for bus
    78
    Kennedy Plaza Via Beverage Hill Ave
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Tunnel Before S Main
    ID 016890
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Providence
    580 yd • 7 min
  • 5
    Train - ACELAACELA
    Wait for train
    ACELA
    Boston
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    South Station
    52 min
  • 7
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 8
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Harvard Square
    13 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 Brown University to Harvard Square

The distance between Brown University, Cambridge and Harvard Square, Cambridge is approximately 48.55 mi, which can typically be travelled in 96 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Brown University to Harvard Square by bus, subway and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Cambridge – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus, Subway And Train schedule from Brown University to Harvard Square

To check the bus, subway and train schedule from Brown University to Harvard Square using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Brown University) and destination (Harvard Square), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus, subway and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, subway and train, 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, subway and train schedules.

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 96 minutes, using Bus line 78, Train line ACELA, Subway line RED LINE.

  • Is there a direct bus between Brown University and Harvard Square?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line, one train line and one subway line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 36 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Brown University to Harvard Square?

    The 78 bus line goes from Angell Before Hope station near Brown University in Boston to Tunnel Before S Main station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one subway line till Tunnel Before S Main station near Harvard Square in Cambridge.

  • How long does it take to travel from Brown University to Harvard Square by bus, train and subway?

    The total travel time between Brown University in Boston and Harvard Square in Cambridge by bus, train and subway is about 1 hr 36 min.

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

    Get on the 78 bus from the Angell Before Hope stop near Brown University in Boston.

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

    Get off the bus at the Tunnel Before S Main station, which is closest to Harvard Square in Cambridge.

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