How to get from Harvard Square to Lexington, MA by bus and subway?

From Harvard Square to Lexington, MA by bus and subway

To get from Harvard Square to Lexington, MA in Lexington, take the RED LINE subway from Harvard Square station to Alewife station. Next, take the 76 bus from Alewife station to Massachusetts Ave @ Depot Sq station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 32 min. The ride fare is $4.10. The bus and subway schedule from Harvard Square may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Lexington, MA on the Moovit app.

32min$4.10
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 7676
Walk to Lexington, MA
Leaves from Harvard Square

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Harvard Square
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Alewife
    7 min
  • 4
    Bus - 7676
    Wait for bus
    76
    Lincoln Lab
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Massachusetts Ave @ Depot Sq
    ID 7878
    18 min
  • 6
    Walk to Lexington, MA
    Walk to
    Lexington, MA
    160 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Harvard Square to Lexington, MA by bus

To get from Harvard Square to Lexington, MA in Lexington, take the 78 bus from Harvard station to West Service Rd @ Highland Ave station. Next, take the 62 bus from West Service Rd @ Highland Ave station to Massachusetts Ave @ Depot Sq station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 47 min. The ride fare is $3.40. The bus and subway schedule from Harvard Square may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Lexington, MA on the Moovit app.

47min$3.40
Walk to bus station
Bus - 7878
Bus - 6262
Walk to Lexington, MA
Leaves from Harvard

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Harvard
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 7878
    Wait for bus
    78
    Arlmont Village
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    West Service Rd @ Highland Ave
    ID 2354
    19 min
  • 4
    Bus - 6262
    Wait for bus
    62
    Bedford Va
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Massachusetts Ave @ Depot Sq
    ID 7878
    14 min
  • 6
    Walk to Lexington, MA
    Walk to
    Lexington, MA
    160 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Harvard Square to Lexington, MA

The distance between Harvard Square and Lexington, MA is approximately 9.4 mi, which can typically be travelled in 32 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Harvard Square to Lexington, MA by bus and subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in Lexington – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Subway schedule from Harvard Square to Lexington, MA

To check the bus and subway schedule from Harvard Square to Lexington, MA using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Harvard Square) and destination (Lexington, MA), 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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From Harvard Square to Lexington, MA by bus

To get from Harvard Square to Lexington, MA in Lexington, take the 78 bus from Harvard station to West Service Rd @ Highland Ave station. Next, take the 62 bus from West Service Rd @ Highland Ave station to Massachusetts Ave @ Depot Sq station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 47 min. The ride fare is $3.40. The bus and subway schedule from Harvard Square may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Lexington, MA on the Moovit app.

47min$3.40
Walk to bus station
Bus - 7878
Bus - 6262
Walk to Lexington, MA
Leaves from Harvard

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Harvard
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 7878
    Wait for bus
    78
    Arlmont Village
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    West Service Rd @ Highland Ave
    ID 2354
    19 min
  • 4
    Bus - 6262
    Wait for bus
    62
    Bedford Va
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Massachusetts Ave @ Depot Sq
    ID 7878
    14 min
  • 6
    Walk to Lexington, MA
    Walk to
    Lexington, MA
    160 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 32 minutes, using Subway line RED LINE, Bus line 76.

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

    The alternative route takes 47 minutes, using Bus line 78, Bus line 62.

  • Is there a direct subway between Harvard Square and Lexington, MA?

    No, you’ll have to take one subway line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 32 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Harvard Square to Lexington, MA?

    The RED LINE subway line goes from Alewife station near Harvard Square in Cambridge to Alewife station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Alewife station near Lexington, MA.

  • How long does it take to travel from Harvard Square to Lexington, MA by subway and bus?

    The total travel time between Harvard Square and Lexington, MA by subway and bus is about 32 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Harvard Square to get to Lexington, MA?

    Get on the RED LINE subway from the Alewife station near Harvard Square in Cambridge.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between Harvard Square and Lexington, MA?

    Get off the subway at the Alewife stop, which is closest to Lexington, MA.

  • How much is the subway fare from Harvard Square to Lexington, MA?

    The ride from Harvard Square to Lexington, MA costs $4.10.

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