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How to get from Harvard to Lexington by bus?

From Harvard to Lexington by bus

Take one direct bus from Harvard to Lexington in Boston: take the 78 bus from Harvard station to Service Road West @ Watertown St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 25 min. The ride fare is $1.70.

25min$1.70
Bus - 7878
Leaves from Harvard

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Harvard
  • 2
    Bus - 7878
    Wait for bus
    78
    Arlmont Village
  • 3
    Ride to bus station Service Road West @ Watertown St
    Ride to bus station
    Service Road West @ Watertown St
    ID 2493
    24 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Harvard to Lexington by bus and subway

To get from Harvard to Lexington in Boston, take the RED LINE subway from Harvard Square station to Alewife station. Next, take the 76 bus from Alewife station to Service Road West @ Watertown St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 26 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

26min$4.10
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 7676
Leaves from Harvard Square

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Harvard
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Alewife
    8 min
  • 4
    Bus - 7676
    Wait for bus
    76
    Lincoln Lab
  • 5
    Ride to bus station Service Road West @ Watertown St
    Ride to bus station
    Service Road West @ Watertown St
    ID 2493
    9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Harvard to Lexington

The distance between Harvard, Boston and Lexington, Boston is approximately 7.42 mi, which can typically be travelled in 25 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Harvard to Lexington by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Boston – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Harvard

Harvard is located at Harvard, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Harvard Square.

Subway stations close to Harvard:

  • Harvard Square
  • Central
  • Union Square

Train stations close to Harvard:

  • Porter

Bus stations close to Harvard:

  • Harvard - Brattle St @ Palmer St
  • Massachusetts Ave Opp Holyoke St
  • Massachusetts Ave @ Johnston Gate

Public transit stations close to Lexington, Boston

Lexington is located at Lexington, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Watertown St @ Crescent Rd.

Train stations close to Lexington:

  • Waverley
  • Belmont

Bus stations close to Lexington:

  • Watertown St @ Crescent Rd
  • Service Road West @ Watertown St
  • Wadsworth Rd @ Homer Rd

From Harvard to Lexington by bus and subway

To get from Harvard to Lexington in Boston, take the RED LINE subway from Harvard Square station to Alewife station. Next, take the 76 bus from Alewife station to Service Road West @ Watertown St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 26 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

26min$4.10
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 7676
Leaves from Harvard Square

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Harvard
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Alewife
    8 min
  • 4
    Bus - 7676
    Wait for bus
    76
    Lincoln Lab
  • 5
    Ride to bus station Service Road West @ Watertown St
    Ride to bus station
    Service Road West @ Watertown St
    ID 2493
    9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Harvard to Lexington?

    The fastest way takes 25 minutes, using Bus line 78.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Harvard to Lexington?

    The alternative route takes 26 minutes, using Bus line RED LINE, Bus line 76.

  • Is there a direct bus between Harvard and Lexington?

    Yes, there’s a direct bus going from Harvard in Cambridge to Lexington in Boston in 25 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Harvard to Lexington?

    The 78 bus line goes from Arlmont Village station near Harvard in Cambridge to Service Road West @ Watertown St station near Lexington in Boston.

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

    The total travel time between Harvard in Cambridge and Lexington in Boston by bus is about 25 min.

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

    Get on the 78 bus from the Arlmont Village stop near Harvard in Cambridge.

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

    Get off the bus at the Service Road West @ Watertown St stop, which is closest to Lexington in Boston.

  • When is the first bus from Harvard to Lexington?

    The first bus from Harvard in Cambridge to Lexington in Boston is Harvard - Arlmont Village. It leaves the Harvard stop at 4:20 AM.

  • How much is the bus fare from Harvard to Lexington?

    The ride from Harvard to Lexington costs $1.70.

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