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

From Riverside Station to Harvard University by bus and subway

To get from Riverside Station to Harvard University in Cambridge, you’ll need to take one subway line and 2 bus lines: take the GREEN LINE D subway from Riverside station to Reservoir station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 86 bus and finally take the 75 bus from Harvard station to Concord Ave @ Bond St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 1 min. The ride fare is $2.40. The bus and subway schedule from Riverside Station may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Harvard University on the Moovit app.

61min$2.40
Subway - GREEN LINE D
Bus - 8686
Bus - 7575
Walk to Harvard University
Leaves from Riverside

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Riverside Station
  • 2
    Subway - GREEN LINE D
    Wait for subway
    GREEN LINE D
    Kenmore
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Reservoir
    18 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Reservoir
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 8686
    Wait for bus
    86
    Harvard
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Harvard
    30 min
  • 7
    Bus - 7575
    Wait for bus
    75
    Belmont Center
  • 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 Riverside Station to Harvard University

The distance between Riverside Station, Cambridge and Harvard University, Cambridge is approximately 11.56 mi, which can typically be travelled in 61 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Riverside 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 Riverside Station to Harvard University

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

    The fastest way takes 61 minutes, using Subway line GREEN LINE D, Bus line 86, Bus line 75.

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

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

  • Which subway line goes from Riverside Station to Harvard University?

    The GREEN LINE D subway line goes from Reservoir station near Riverside Station in Newton to Reservoir station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Reservoir station near Harvard University in Cambridge.

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

    The total travel time between Riverside Station in Newton and Harvard University in Cambridge by subway and bus is about 1 hr 1 min.

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

    Get on the GREEN LINE D subway from the Reservoir station near Riverside Station in Newton.

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

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

  • When is the last train from Riverside Station to Harvard University?

    The last train from Riverside Station in Newton to Harvard University in Cambridge is the Framingham/Worcester line. It leaves the Auburndale station at 5:59 PM.

  • How much is the subway fare from Riverside Station to Harvard University?

    The ride from Riverside Station to Harvard University costs $2.40.

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