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

From Wellington Station MBTA to Harvard University by bus and subway

To get from Wellington Station MBTA to Harvard University in Cambridge, you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one bus line: take the ORANGE LINE subway from Wellington station to Downtown Crossing 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 52 min. The ride fare is $2.40. The bus and subway schedule from Wellington Station MBTA may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Harvard University on the Moovit app.

52min$2.40
Walk to subway station
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 7878
Walk to Harvard University
Leaves from Wellington

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Wellington
    0.52 mi • 11 min
  • 2
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Forest Hills
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Downtown Crossing
    13 min
  • 4
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Harvard Square
    12 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 Wellington Station MBTA to Harvard University

The distance between Wellington Station MBTA, Cambridge and Harvard University, Cambridge is approximately 9 mi, which can typically be travelled in 52 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Wellington Station MBTA 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 Wellington Station MBTA to Harvard University

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

    The fastest way takes 52 minutes, using Subway line ORANGE LINE, Subway line RED LINE, Bus line 78.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 subway lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 52 min.

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

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

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

    The total travel time between Wellington Station MBTA in Medford and Harvard University in Cambridge by subway and bus is about 52 min.

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

    Get on the ORANGE LINE subway from the Wellington station near Wellington Station MBTA in Medford.

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

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

  • How much is the total subway and bus fare from Wellington Station MBTA to Harvard University?

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

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