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

From Boston College Station to Harvard University by bus and subway

To get from Boston College Station to Harvard University in Cambridge, you’ll need to take one subway line and 2 bus lines: take the GREEN LINE B subway from Boston College station to Chestnut Hill Ave. station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 86 bus and finally take the 78 bus from Harvard station to Concord Ave @ Bond St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 49 min. The ride fare is $2.40. The bus and subway schedule from Boston College Station may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Harvard University on the Moovit app.

49min$2.40
Subway - GREEN LINE B
Bus - 8686
Bus - 7878
Walk to Harvard University
Leaves from Boston College

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Boston College Station
  • 2
    Subway - GREEN LINE B
    Wait for subway
    GREEN LINE B
    Government Center
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Chestnut Hill Ave.
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Chestnut Hill Ave @ Commonwealth Ave
    ID 1029
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 8686
    Wait for bus
    86
    Harvard
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Harvard
    28 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 College Station to Harvard University

The distance between Boston College Station, Cambridge and Harvard University, Cambridge is approximately 5.73 mi, which can typically be travelled in 49 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Boston College 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 Boston College Station to Harvard University

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

    The fastest way takes 49 minutes, using Subway line GREEN LINE B, Bus line 86, Bus line 78.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one subway line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 49 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Boston College Station to Harvard University?

    The GREEN LINE B subway line goes from Chestnut Hill Ave. station near Boston College Station in Newton to Chestnut Hill Ave @ Commonwealth Ave station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Chestnut Hill Ave @ Commonwealth Ave station near Harvard University in Cambridge.

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

    The total travel time between Boston College Station in Newton and Harvard University in Cambridge by subway and bus is about 49 min.

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

    Get on the GREEN LINE B subway from the Chestnut Hill Ave. station near Boston College Station in Newton.

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

    Get off the subway at the Chestnut Hill Ave @ Commonwealth Ave stop, which is closest to Harvard University in Cambridge.

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

    The ride from Boston College Station to Harvard University costs $2.40.

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