How to get from Longwood Medical Area to Harvard University by bus?

From Longwood Medical Area to Harvard University by bus

To get from Longwood Medical Area to Harvard University in Cambridge, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 85 bus from Huntington Ave @ Longwood Ave station to Vassar St @ Massachusetts Ave station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 1 bus and finally take the 78 bus from Harvard station to Concord Ave @ Bond St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 55 min. The ride fare is $1.70. The bus schedule from Longwood Medical Area may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Harvard University on the Moovit app.

55min$1.70
Walk to bus station
Bus - 8585
Bus - 11
Bus - 7878
Walk to Harvard University
Leaves from Huntington Ave @ Longwood Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Huntington Ave @ Longwood Ave
    ID 91391
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 8585
    Wait for bus
    85
    Assembly
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Vassar St @ Massachusetts Ave
    ID 21773
    22 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Massachusetts Ave @ Albany St
    ID 99
    200 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 11
    Wait for bus
    1
    Harvard
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Massachusetts Ave Opp Holyoke St
    ID 110
    12 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Harvard
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 7878
    Wait for bus
    78
    Arlmont Village
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Concord Ave @ Bond St
    ID 2174
    4 min
  • 10
    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 Longwood Medical Area to Harvard University

The distance between Longwood Medical Area, Cambridge and Harvard University, Cambridge is approximately 5.67 mi, which can typically be travelled in 55 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Longwood Medical Area to Harvard University by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Cambridge – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus schedule from Longwood Medical Area to Harvard University

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

    The fastest way takes 55 minutes, using Bus line 85, Bus line 1, Bus line 78.

  • Is there a direct bus between Longwood Medical Area and Harvard University?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 55 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Longwood Medical Area to Harvard University?

    The 85 bus line goes from Huntington Ave @ Longwood Ave station near Longwood Medical Area in Boston to Vassar St @ Massachusetts Ave station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Vassar St @ Massachusetts Ave station near Harvard University in Cambridge.

  • How long does it take to travel from Longwood Medical Area to Harvard University by bus?

    The total travel time between Longwood Medical Area in Boston and Harvard University in Cambridge by bus is about 55 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Longwood Medical Area to get to Harvard University?

    Get on the 85 bus from the Huntington Ave @ Longwood Ave stop near Longwood Medical Area in Boston.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Longwood Medical Area and Harvard University?

    Get off the bus at the Vassar St @ Massachusetts Ave stop, which is closest to Harvard University in Cambridge.

  • How much is the bus fare from Longwood Medical Area to Harvard University?

    The ride from Longwood Medical Area to Harvard University costs $1.70.

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