How to get from Tufts University to Harvard Square by bus?

Tufts University to Harvard Square - Bus Schedule

The 96 bus from Tufts University to Harvard Square runs from 12:21 AM to 11:51 PM, with departures every 20 min-3 hr 45 min. The trip takes about 30 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Tufts University to Harvard Square by bus

Take one direct bus from Tufts University to Harvard Square in Cambridge: take the 96 bus from College Ave @ Professors Row station to Harvard station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 30 min. The ride fare is $1.70. The bus schedule from Tufts University may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Harvard Square on the Moovit app.

30min$1.70
Walk to bus station
Bus - 9696
Walk to Harvard Square
Leaves from College Ave @ Professors Row

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    College Ave @ Professors Row
    ID 2380
    240 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 9696
    Wait for bus
    96
    Harvard
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Harvard
    26 min
  • 4
    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 Tufts University to Harvard Square

The distance between Tufts University, Cambridge and Harvard Square, Cambridge is approximately 2.65 mi, which can typically be travelled in 30 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Tufts University to Harvard Square by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Cambridge – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus schedule from Tufts University to Harvard Square

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

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 30 minutes, using Bus line 96.

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

    Yes, there’s a direct bus going from Tufts University in Somerville to Harvard Square in Cambridge in 30 min.

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

    The 96 bus line goes from College Ave @ Professors Row station near Tufts University in Somerville to Harvard station near Harvard Square in Cambridge.

  • How long does it take to travel from Tufts University to Harvard Square by bus?

    The total travel time between Tufts University in Somerville and Harvard Square in Cambridge by bus is about 30 min.

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

    Get on the 96 bus from the College Ave @ Professors Row stop near Tufts University in Somerville.

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

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

  • When is the first bus from Tufts University to Harvard Square?

    The first bus from Tufts University in Somerville to Harvard Square in Cambridge is Harvard - Medford Square. It leaves the College Ave @ Professors Row stop at 1:06 AM.

  • When is the first subway from Tufts University to Harvard Square?

    The first subway from Tufts University in Somerville to Harvard Square in Cambridge is Red Line. It leaves the Davis Sq. station at 1:17 AM.

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

    The ride from Tufts University to Harvard Square costs $1.70.

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