How to get from Magoun Square to Harvard University by bus and subway?

From Magoun Square to Harvard University by bus and subway

To get from Magoun Square to Harvard University in Cambridge, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the 89 bus from Broadway @ William St station to College Ave @ Highland Ave 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 41 min. The ride fare is $2.40. The bus and subway schedule from Magoun Square may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Harvard University on the Moovit app.

41min$2.40
Walk to bus station
Bus - 8989
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 7878
Walk to Harvard University
Leaves from Broadway @ William St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Broadway @ William St
    ID 2734
    330 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 8989
    Wait for bus
    89
    Davis
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    College Ave @ Highland Ave
    ID 5015
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Davis Sq.
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Braintree
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Harvard Square
    5 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Harvard
    50 yd • 1 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 Magoun Square to Harvard University

The distance between Magoun Square, Cambridge and Harvard University, Cambridge is approximately 4.07 mi, which can typically be travelled in 41 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Magoun Square 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 Magoun Square to Harvard University

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

    The fastest way takes 41 minutes, using Bus line 89, Subway line RED LINE, Bus line 78.

  • Is there a direct bus between Magoun Square and Harvard University?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one subway line in total. The total travelling time is 41 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Magoun Square to Harvard University?

    The 89 bus line goes from Broadway @ William St station near Magoun Square in Somerville to College Ave @ Highland Ave station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one subway line till College Ave @ Highland Ave station near Harvard University in Cambridge.

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

    The total travel time between Magoun Square in Somerville and Harvard University in Cambridge by bus and subway is about 41 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Magoun Square to get to Harvard University?

    Get on the 89 bus from the Broadway @ William St stop near Magoun Square in Somerville.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Magoun Square and Harvard University?

    Get off the bus at the College Ave @ Highland Ave stop, which is closest to Harvard University in Cambridge.

  • How much is the total bus and subway fare from Magoun Square to Harvard University?

    The ride from Magoun Square to Harvard University costs $2.40.

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