How to get from Freedom Trail to Harvard University by bus and subway?

From Freedom Trail to Harvard University by bus and subway

To get from Freedom Trail to Harvard University in Cambridge, take the RED LINE subway from Park Street station to Harvard Square station. Next, take the 78 bus from Harvard station to Concord Ave @ Bond St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 26 min. The ride fare is $2.40. The bus and subway schedule from Freedom Trail may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Harvard University on the Moovit app.

26min$2.40
Walk to subway station
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 7878
Walk to Harvard University
Leaves from Park Street

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Park Street
    180 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Harvard Square
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Harvard
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 7878
    Wait for bus
    78
    Arlmont Village
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Concord Ave @ Bond St
    ID 2174
    4 min
  • 7
    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 Freedom Trail to Harvard University

The distance between Freedom Trail, Cambridge and Harvard University, Cambridge is approximately 4.65 mi, which can typically be travelled in 26 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Freedom Trail 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 Freedom Trail to Harvard University

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

    The fastest way takes 26 minutes, using Subway line RED LINE, Bus line 78.

  • Is there a direct subway between Freedom Trail and Harvard University?

    No, you’ll have to take one subway line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 26 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Freedom Trail to Harvard University?

    The RED LINE subway line goes from Park Street station near Freedom Trail in Boston to Harvard Square station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Harvard Square station near Harvard University in Cambridge.

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

    The total travel time between Freedom Trail in Boston and Harvard University in Cambridge by subway and bus is about 26 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Freedom Trail to get to Harvard University?

    Get on the RED LINE subway from the Park Street station near Freedom Trail in Boston.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between Freedom Trail and Harvard University?

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

  • When is the first train from Freedom Trail to Harvard University?

    The first train from Freedom Trail in Boston to Harvard University in Cambridge is Fitchburg. It leaves the North Station at 1:40 AM.

  • When is the first subway from Freedom Trail to Harvard University?

    The first subway from Freedom Trail in Boston to Harvard University in Cambridge is Red Line. It leaves the Park Street station at 1:33 AM.

  • How much is the subway fare from Freedom Trail to Harvard University?

    The ride from Freedom Trail to Harvard University costs $2.40.

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