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How to get from Watertown Sq Terminal to Lexington by bus?

From Watertown Sq Terminal to Lexington by bus

To get from Watertown Sq Terminal to Lexington in Boston, take the 71 bus from Watertown Sq Terminal station to Harvard station. Next, take the 78 bus from Harvard station to Service Road West @ Watertown St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 49 min. The ride fare is $3.40.

49min$3.40
Bus - 7171
Bus - 7878
Leaves from Watertown Sq Terminal

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Watertown Sq Terminal
  • 2
    Bus - 7171
    Wait for bus
    71
    Harvard
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Harvard
    23 min
  • 4
    Bus - 7878
    Wait for bus
    78
    Arlmont Village
  • 5
    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

Alternative route from Watertown Sq Terminal to Lexington by bus via 70, 86 and 78

To get from Watertown Sq Terminal to Lexington in Boston, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 70 bus from Main St @ Cross St station to Western Ave @ Litchfield St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 86 bus and finally take the 78 bus from Harvard station to Service Road West @ Watertown St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 10 min. The ride fare is $5.10.

70min$5.10
Walk to bus station
Bus - 7070
Bus - 8686
Bus - 7878
Leaves from Main St @ Cross St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Main St @ Cross St
    ID 8297
    190 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 7070
    Wait for bus
    70
    University Park
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Western Ave @ Litchfield St
    ID 1046
    15 min
  • 4
    Bus - 8686
    Wait for bus
    86
    Sullivan
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Harvard
    11 min
  • 6
    Bus - 7878
    Wait for bus
    78
    Arlmont Village
  • 7
    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
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Public transit directions from Watertown Sq Terminal to Lexington

The distance between Watertown Sq Terminal, Boston and Lexington, Boston is approximately 11.07 mi, which can typically be travelled in 49 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Watertown Sq Terminal 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 Watertown Sq Terminal

Watertown Sq Terminal is located at Watertown Sq Terminal, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Main St @ Merchants Row.

Subway stations close to Watertown Sq Terminal:

  • Boston College
  • South Street

Train stations close to Watertown Sq Terminal:

  • Waverley
  • Belmont
  • Newtonville

Bus stations close to Watertown Sq Terminal:

  • Main St @ Merchants Row
  • Mt Auburn St @ Main St
  • Main St @ Cross St

Public transit stations close to Lexington, Boston

Lexington is located at Lexington, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Wadsworth Rd @ Homer Rd.

Train stations close to Lexington:

  • Waverley
  • Belmont

Bus stations close to Lexington:

  • Wadsworth Rd @ Homer Rd
  • Appleton St @ Homer Rd
  • Wadsworth Rd @ Dow Ave

Alternative route from Watertown Sq Terminal to Lexington by bus via 70, 86 and 78

To get from Watertown Sq Terminal to Lexington in Boston, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 70 bus from Main St @ Cross St station to Western Ave @ Litchfield St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 86 bus and finally take the 78 bus from Harvard station to Service Road West @ Watertown St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 10 min. The ride fare is $5.10.

70min$5.10
Walk to bus station
Bus - 7070
Bus - 8686
Bus - 7878
Leaves from Main St @ Cross St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Main St @ Cross St
    ID 8297
    190 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 7070
    Wait for bus
    70
    University Park
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Western Ave @ Litchfield St
    ID 1046
    15 min
  • 4
    Bus - 8686
    Wait for bus
    86
    Sullivan
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Harvard
    11 min
  • 6
    Bus - 7878
    Wait for bus
    78
    Arlmont Village
  • 7
    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

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Watertown Sq Terminal to Lexington?

    The fastest way takes 49 minutes, using Bus line 71, Bus line 78.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Watertown Sq Terminal to Lexington?

    The alternative route takes 70 minutes, using Bus line 70, Bus line 86, Bus line 78.

  • Is there a direct bus between Watertown Sq Terminal and Lexington?

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

  • Which bus line goes from Watertown Sq Terminal to Lexington?

    The 71 bus line goes from Harvard station near Watertown Sq Terminal in Watertown Town to Harvard station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Harvard station near Lexington in Boston.

  • How long does it take to travel from Watertown Sq Terminal to Lexington by bus?

    The total travel time between Watertown Sq Terminal in Watertown Town and Lexington in Boston by bus is about 49 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Watertown Sq Terminal to get to Lexington?

    Get on the 71 bus from the Harvard stop near Watertown Sq Terminal in Watertown Town.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Watertown Sq Terminal and Lexington?

    Get off the bus at the Harvard stop, which is closest to Lexington in Boston.

  • How much is the bus fare from Watertown Sq Terminal to Lexington?

    The ride from Watertown Sq Terminal to Lexington costs $3.40.

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