How to get from Wellesley College to Harvard Square by bus and subway?

Wellesley College to Harvard Square - Bus Schedule

The RT201 bus from Wellesley College to Harvard Square runs from 6:02 AM to 8:12 PM, with departures every 35 min-1 hr 35 min. The trip takes about 1 hr 35 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Wellesley College to Harvard Square by bus and subway

To get from Wellesley College to Harvard Square in Cambridge, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the RT201 bus from Cross St (Central St/Cross St) station to Woodland Mbta Train Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREEN LINE D subway and finally take the 86 bus from Reservoir station to Harvard station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 35 min. The ride fare is $3.90. The bus and subway schedule from Wellesley College may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Harvard Square on the Moovit app.

95min$3.90
Walk to bus station
Bus - RT201RT201
Subway - GREEN LINE D
Bus - 8686
Walk to Harvard Square
Leaves from Cross St (Central St/Cross St)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Cross St (Central St/Cross St)
    ID W13
    0.65 mi • 14 min
  • 2
    Bus - RT201RT201
    Wait for bus
    RT201
    Woodland Mbta Train Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Woodland Mbta Train Station
    ID W5
    23 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Woodland
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - GREEN LINE D
    Wait for subway
    GREEN LINE D
    Union Square
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Reservoir
    17 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Reservoir
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 8686
    Wait for bus
    86
    Harvard
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Harvard
    27 min
  • 10
    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 Wellesley College to Harvard Square

The distance between Wellesley College, Cambridge and Harvard Square, Cambridge is approximately 16.67 mi, which can typically be travelled in 95 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Wellesley College 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 Wellesley College to Harvard Square

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

    The fastest way takes 95 minutes, using Bus line RT201, Subway line GREEN LINE D, Bus line 86.

  • Is there a direct bus between Wellesley College and Harvard Square?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one subway line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 35 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Wellesley College to Harvard Square?

    The RT201 bus line goes from Cross St (Central St/Cross St) station near Wellesley College in Wellesley to Woodland Mbta Train Station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one subway line till Woodland Mbta Train Station near Harvard Square in Cambridge.

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

    The total travel time between Wellesley College in Wellesley and Harvard Square in Cambridge by bus and subway is about 1 hr 35 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Wellesley College to get to Harvard Square?

    Get on the RT201 bus from the Cross St (Central St/Cross St) stop near Wellesley College in Wellesley.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Wellesley College and Harvard Square?

    Get off the bus at the Woodland Mbta Train Station, which is closest to Harvard Square in Cambridge.

  • When is the first train from Wellesley College to Harvard Square?

    The first train from Wellesley College in Wellesley to Harvard Square in Cambridge is Framingham/Worcester. It leaves the Wellesley Square station at 1:09 AM.

  • How much is the total bus and subway fare from Wellesley College to Harvard Square?

    The ride from Wellesley College to Harvard Square costs $3.90.

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