How to get from Wakefield to Harvard University by bus and subway?

From Wakefield to Harvard University by bus and subway

To get from Wakefield to Harvard University in Cambridge, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 subway lines: take the 137 bus from Main St Opp Pitman Ave station to Washington St @ Grove St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ORANGE LINE subway and finally take the RED LINE subway from Downtown Crossing station to Harvard Square station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 10 min. The ride fare is $2.40. The bus and subway schedule from Wakefield may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Harvard University on the Moovit app.

70min$2.40
Walk to bus station
Bus - 137137
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Walk to Harvard University
Leaves from Main St Opp Pitman Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Main St Opp Pitman Ave
    ID 9190
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 137137
    Wait for bus
    137
    Oak Grove
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington St @ Grove St
    ID 5992
    21 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Oak Grove
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Forest Hills
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Downtown Crossing
    17 min
  • 7
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 8
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Harvard Square
    12 min
  • 9
    Walk to Harvard University
    Walk to
    Harvard University
    Concord Avenue
    0.61 mi • 13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Wakefield to Harvard University

The distance between Wakefield, Cambridge and Harvard University, Cambridge is approximately 13.82 mi, which can typically be travelled in 70 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Wakefield to Harvard University 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 Wakefield to Harvard University

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

    The fastest way takes 70 minutes, using Bus line 137, Subway line ORANGE LINE, Subway line RED LINE.

  • Is there a direct bus between Wakefield and Harvard University?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 subway lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 10 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Wakefield to Harvard University?

    The 137 bus line goes from Main St Opp Pitman Ave station near Wakefield in Boston to Washington St @ Grove St station. From there you’ll have to take 2 subway lines till Washington St @ Grove St station near Harvard University in Cambridge.

  • How long does it take to travel from Wakefield to Harvard University by bus and subway?

    The total travel time between Wakefield in Boston and Harvard University in Cambridge by bus and subway is about 1 hr 10 min.

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

    Get on the 137 bus from the Main St Opp Pitman Ave stop near Wakefield in Boston.

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

    Get off the bus at the Washington St @ Grove St station, which is closest to Harvard University in Cambridge.

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

    The ride from Wakefield to Harvard University costs $2.40.

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