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

From Harvard Square to Milton, MA by bus and subway

To get from Harvard Square to Milton, MA in Milton, take the RED LINE subway from Harvard Square station to Ashmont / Peabody Sq. station. Next, take the 240 bus from Ashmont / Peabody Sq. station to Central Ave @ Brook Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 6 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

66min$4.10
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 240240
Walk to Milton, 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
    Ashmont
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Ashmont / Peabody Sq.
    32 min
  • 4
    Bus - 240240
    Wait for bus
    240
    Avon Square
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Central Ave @ Brook Rd
    ID 4143
    11 min
  • 6
    Walk to Milton, MA
    Walk to
    Milton, MA
    0.61 mi • 13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Harvard Square to Milton, MA by bus and subway via RED LINE, 24 and 245

To get from Harvard Square to Milton, MA in Milton, you’ll need to take one subway line and 2 bus lines: take the RED LINE subway from Harvard Square station to Ashmont / Peabody Sq. station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 24 bus and finally take the 245 bus from Mattapan station to Brook Rd @ Lincoln St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 21 min. The ride fare is $5.80.

81min$5.80
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 2424
Bus - 245245
Walk to Milton, 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
    Ashmont
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Ashmont / Peabody Sq.
    32 min
  • 4
    Bus - 2424
    Wait for bus
    24
    Wakefield Ave
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mattapan
    9 min
  • 6
    Bus - 245245
    Wait for bus
    245
    Quincy Center
  • 7
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Brook Rd @ Lincoln St
    ID 4362
    6 min
  • 8
    Walk to Milton, MA
    Walk to
    Milton, MA
    0.52 mi • 11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Harvard Square to Milton, MA

The distance between Harvard Square, Milton and Milton, MA, Milton is approximately 11.99 mi, which can typically be travelled in 66 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Harvard Square to Milton, MA by bus and subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in Milton – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Harvard Square

Harvard Square is located at Harvard Square, Milton and the nearest public transit station is Massachusetts Ave @ Bow St.

Subway stations close to Harvard Square:

  • Central
  • Union Square
  • Gilman Square

Train stations close to Harvard Square:

  • Porter

Bus stations close to Harvard Square:

  • Massachusetts Ave @ Bow St
  • Quincy St @ Harvard St
  • Harvard Sq @ Garden St - Dawes Island

Public transit stations close to Milton, MA, Milton

Milton, MA is located at Milton, MA, Milton and the nearest public transit station is Reedsdale Rd And Thompson Ln.

Subway stations close to Milton, MA:

  • Mattapan
  • Valley Road
  • Capen Street

Train stations close to Milton, MA:

  • Blue Hill Avenue

Bus stations close to Milton, MA:

  • Reedsdale Rd And Thompson Ln
  • Reedsdale Rd @ Walnut St
  • Brook Rd @ Standish Rd

Related Routes

Alternative route from Harvard Square to Milton, MA by bus and subway via RED LINE, 24 and 245

To get from Harvard Square to Milton, MA in Milton, you’ll need to take one subway line and 2 bus lines: take the RED LINE subway from Harvard Square station to Ashmont / Peabody Sq. station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 24 bus and finally take the 245 bus from Mattapan station to Brook Rd @ Lincoln St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 21 min. The ride fare is $5.80.

81min$5.80
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 2424
Bus - 245245
Walk to Milton, 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
    Ashmont
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Ashmont / Peabody Sq.
    32 min
  • 4
    Bus - 2424
    Wait for bus
    24
    Wakefield Ave
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mattapan
    9 min
  • 6
    Bus - 245245
    Wait for bus
    245
    Quincy Center
  • 7
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Brook Rd @ Lincoln St
    ID 4362
    6 min
  • 8
    Walk to Milton, MA
    Walk to
    Milton, MA
    0.52 mi • 11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 66 minutes, using Subway line RED LINE, Bus line 240.

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

    The alternative route takes 81 minutes, using Subway line RED LINE, Bus line 24, Bus line 245.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one subway line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 6 min.

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

    The RED LINE subway line goes from Ashmont station near Harvard Square in Cambridge to Ashmont / Peabody Sq. station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Ashmont / Peabody Sq. station near Milton, MA in Milton.

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

    The total travel time between Harvard Square in Cambridge and Milton, MA in Milton by subway and bus is about 1 hr 6 min.

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

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

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

    Get off the subway at the Ashmont / Peabody Sq. stop, which is closest to Milton, MA in Milton.

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

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

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