How to get from Boston University to Harvard University by bus?

From Boston University to Harvard University by bus

To get from Boston University to Harvard University in Cambridge, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 57 bus from Commonwealth Ave @ Buick St station to Brighton Ave Opp Quint Ave station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 66 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 47 min. The ride fare is $1.70. The bus schedule from Boston University may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Harvard University on the Moovit app.

47min$1.70
Walk to bus station
Bus - 5757
Bus - 6666
Bus - 7878
Walk to Harvard University
Leaves from Commonwealth Ave @ Buick St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Commonwealth Ave @ Buick St
    510 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Bus - 5757
    Wait for bus
    57
    Watertown Yard
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Brighton Ave Opp Quint Ave
    ID 964
    5 min
  • 4
    Bus - 6666
    Wait for bus
    66
    Harvard Via Allston
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Harvard
    22 min
  • 6
    Bus - 7878
    Wait for bus
    78
    Arlmont Village
  • 7
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Concord Ave @ Bond St
    ID 2174
    4 min
  • 8
    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 University to Harvard University

The distance between Boston University, Cambridge and Harvard University, Cambridge is approximately 4.73 mi, which can typically be travelled in 47 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Boston University to Harvard University by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Cambridge – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus schedule from Boston University to Harvard University

To check the bus schedule from Boston University to Harvard University using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Boston University) and destination (Harvard University), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, 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 schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Boston University to Harvard University?

    The fastest way takes 47 minutes, using Bus line 57, Bus line 66, Bus line 78.

  • Is there a direct bus between Boston University and Harvard University?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 47 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Boston University to Harvard University?

    The 57 bus line goes from Commonwealth Ave @ Buick St station near Boston University in Brookline to Brighton Ave Opp Quint Ave station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Brighton Ave Opp Quint Ave station near Harvard University in Cambridge.

  • How long does it take to travel from Boston University to Harvard University by bus?

    The total travel time between Boston University in Brookline and Harvard University in Cambridge by bus is about 47 min.

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

    Get on the 57 bus from the Commonwealth Ave @ Buick St stop near Boston University in Brookline.

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

    Get off the bus at the Brighton Ave Opp Quint Ave stop, which is closest to Harvard University in Cambridge.

  • How much is the bus fare from Boston University to Harvard University?

    The ride from Boston University to Harvard University costs $1.70.

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