How to get from MBTA Downtown Crossing Station to Harvard University by bus and subway?

From MBTA Downtown Crossing Station to Harvard University by bus and subway

To get from MBTA Downtown Crossing Station to Harvard University in Cambridge, take the RED LINE subway from Downtown Crossing station to Harvard Square station. Next, take the 78 bus from Harvard station to Concord Ave @ Bond St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 26 min. The ride fare is $2.40. The bus and subway schedule from MBTA Downtown Crossing Station may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Harvard University on the Moovit app.

26min$2.40
Walk to subway station
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 7878
Walk to Harvard University
Leaves from Downtown Crossing

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Downtown Crossing
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Harvard Square
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Harvard
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 7878
    Wait for bus
    78
    Arlmont Village
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Concord Ave @ Bond St
    ID 2174
    4 min
  • 7
    Walk to Harvard University
    Walk to
    Harvard University
    Concord Avenue
    90 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from MBTA Downtown Crossing Station to Harvard University

The distance between MBTA Downtown Crossing Station, Cambridge and Harvard University, Cambridge is approximately 4.74 mi, which can typically be travelled in 26 min. Moovit will show you the directions from MBTA Downtown Crossing Station 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 MBTA Downtown Crossing Station to Harvard University

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

    The fastest way takes 26 minutes, using Subway line RED LINE, Bus line 78.

  • Is there a direct subway between MBTA Downtown Crossing Station and Harvard University?

    No, you’ll have to take one subway line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 26 min.

  • Which subway line goes from MBTA Downtown Crossing Station to Harvard University?

    The RED LINE subway line goes from Downtown Crossing station near MBTA Downtown Crossing Station in Boston to Harvard Square station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Harvard Square station near Harvard University in Cambridge.

  • How long does it take to travel from MBTA Downtown Crossing Station to Harvard University by subway and bus?

    The total travel time between MBTA Downtown Crossing Station in Boston and Harvard University in Cambridge by subway and bus is about 26 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near MBTA Downtown Crossing Station to get to Harvard University?

    Get on the RED LINE subway from the Downtown Crossing station near MBTA Downtown Crossing Station in Boston.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between MBTA Downtown Crossing Station and Harvard University?

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

  • When is the first train from MBTA Downtown Crossing Station to Harvard University?

    The first train from MBTA Downtown Crossing Station in Boston to Harvard University in Cambridge is Fitchburg. It leaves the North Station at 1:40 AM.

  • When is the first subway from MBTA Downtown Crossing Station to Harvard University?

    The first subway from MBTA Downtown Crossing Station in Boston to Harvard University in Cambridge is Red Line. It leaves the Downtown Crossing station at 1:31 AM.

  • How much is the subway fare from MBTA Downtown Crossing Station to Harvard University?

    The ride from MBTA Downtown Crossing Station to Harvard University costs $2.40.

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