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

From Boston College to Harvard Square by bus and subway

To get from Boston College to Harvard Square in Cambridge, take the GREEN LINE B subway from Boston College station to Chestnut Hill Ave. station. Next, take the 86 bus from Chestnut Hill Ave @ Commonwealth Ave station to Harvard station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 54 min. The ride fare is $2.40. The bus and subway schedule from Boston College may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Harvard Square on the Moovit app.

54min$2.40
Walk to subway station
Subway - GREEN LINE B
Bus - 8686
Walk to Harvard Square
Leaves from Boston College

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Boston College
    830 yd • 10 min
  • 2
    Subway - GREEN LINE B
    Wait for subway
    GREEN LINE B
    Government Center
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Chestnut Hill Ave.
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Chestnut Hill Ave @ Commonwealth Ave
    ID 1029
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 8686
    Wait for bus
    86
    Harvard
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Harvard
    28 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 Boston College to Harvard Square

The distance between Boston College, Cambridge and Harvard Square, Cambridge is approximately 5.07 mi, which can typically be travelled in 54 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Boston 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 Boston College to Harvard Square

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

    The fastest way takes 54 minutes, using Subway line GREEN LINE B, Bus line 86.

  • Is there a direct subway between Boston College and Harvard Square?

    No, you’ll have to take one subway line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 54 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Boston College to Harvard Square?

    The GREEN LINE B subway line goes from Boston College station near Boston College in Newton to Chestnut Hill Ave. station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Chestnut Hill Ave. station near Harvard Square in Cambridge.

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

    The total travel time between Boston College in Newton and Harvard Square in Cambridge by subway and bus is about 54 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Boston College to get to Harvard Square?

    Get on the GREEN LINE B subway from the Boston College station near Boston College in Newton.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between Boston College and Harvard Square?

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

  • When is the last bus from Boston College to Harvard Square?

    The last bus from Boston College in Newton to Harvard Square in Cambridge is the Reservoir - Harvard line. It leaves the Chestnut Hill Ave @ Strathmore Rd stop at 7:35 PM.

  • When is the first subway from Boston College to Harvard Square?

    The first subway from Boston College in Newton to Harvard Square in Cambridge is Green Line B. It leaves the Boston College station at 1:01 AM.

  • How much is the subway fare from Boston College to Harvard Square?

    The ride from Boston College to Harvard Square costs $2.40.

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