How to get from Boston Airport BOS to Harvard University by bus and subway?

From Boston Airport BOS to Harvard University by bus and subway

To get from Boston Airport BOS to Harvard University in Cambridge, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the SL1 bus from Terminal C - Arrivals Level station to South Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED LINE subway and finally take the 78 bus from Harvard station to Concord Ave @ Bond St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 56 min. The ride fare is $2.40. The bus and subway schedule from Boston Airport BOS may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Harvard University on the Moovit app.

56min$2.40
Bus - SL1SL1
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 7878
Walk to Harvard University
Leaves from Terminal C - Arrivals Level

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Boston Airport BOS
  • 2
    Bus - SL1SL1
    Wait for bus
    SL1
    South Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    South Station
    24 min
  • 4
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Harvard Square
    14 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Harvard
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 7878
    Wait for bus
    78
    Arlmont Village
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Concord Ave @ Bond St
    ID 2174
    4 min
  • 9
    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 Boston Airport BOS to Harvard University

The distance between Boston Airport BOS, Cambridge and Harvard University, Cambridge is approximately 9.48 mi, which can typically be travelled in 56 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Boston Airport BOS 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 Boston Airport BOS to Harvard University

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

    The fastest way takes 56 minutes, using Bus line SL1, Subway line RED LINE, Bus line 78.

  • Is there a direct bus between Boston Airport BOS and Harvard University?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one subway line in total. The total travelling time is 56 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Boston Airport BOS to Harvard University?

    The SL1 bus line goes from South Station near Boston Airport BOS in Boston to Harvard Square station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one subway line till Harvard Square station near Harvard University in Cambridge.

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

    The total travel time between Boston Airport BOS in Boston and Harvard University in Cambridge by bus and subway is about 56 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Boston Airport BOS to get to Harvard University?

    Get on the SL1 bus from the South Station near Boston Airport BOS in Boston.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Boston Airport BOS and Harvard University?

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

  • How much is the total bus and subway fare from Boston Airport BOS to Harvard University?

    The ride from Boston Airport BOS to Harvard University costs $2.40.

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