How to get from Copley Place to Harvard University by bus and subway?

From Copley Place to Harvard University by bus and subway

To get from Copley Place to Harvard University in Cambridge, you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one bus line: take the ORANGE LINE subway from Back Bay - South End station to Downtown Crossing station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED LINE subway and finally take the 75 bus from Harvard station to Concord Ave @ Bond St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 34 min. The ride fare is $2.40. The bus and subway schedule from Copley Place may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Harvard University on the Moovit app.

34min$2.40
Walk to subway station
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 7575
Walk to Harvard University
Leaves from Back Bay - South End

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Back Bay - South End
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Oak Grove
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Downtown Crossing
    4 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 - 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 Copley Place to Harvard University

The distance between Copley Place, Cambridge and Harvard University, Cambridge is approximately 5.96 mi, which can typically be travelled in 34 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Copley Place 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 Copley Place to Harvard University

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

    The fastest way takes 34 minutes, using Subway line ORANGE LINE, Subway line RED LINE, Bus line 75.

  • Is there a direct subway between Copley Place and Harvard University?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 subway lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 34 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Copley Place to Harvard University?

    The ORANGE LINE subway line goes from Back Bay - South End station near Copley Place in Boston 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 Copley Place to Harvard University by subway and bus?

    The total travel time between Copley Place in Boston and Harvard University in Cambridge by subway and bus is about 34 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Copley Place to get to Harvard University?

    Get on the ORANGE LINE subway from the Back Bay - South End station near Copley Place in Boston.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between Copley Place and Harvard University?

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

  • When is the first train from Copley Place to Harvard University?

    The first train from Copley Place in Boston to Harvard University in Cambridge is Framingham/Worcester. It leaves the Back Bay - South End station at 12:50 AM.

  • How much is the total subway and bus fare from Copley Place to Harvard University?

    The ride from Copley Place to Harvard University costs $2.40.

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