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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 56 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

56min$4.10
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.
    29 min
  • 4
    Bus - 240240
    Wait for bus
    240
    Crawford Square
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Central Ave @ Brook Rd
    ID 4143
    8 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 and 24

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 24 bus from Ashmont / Peabody Sq. station to River St @ Cummings Hwy station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 20 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

80min$4.10
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 2424
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.
    29 min
  • 4
    Bus - 2424
    Wait for bus
    24
    Wakefield Ave
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    River St @ Cummings Hwy
    ID 6368
    11 min
  • 6
    Walk to Milton, MA
    Walk to
    Milton, MA
    1.2 mi • 25 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 56 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 Harvard.

Subway stations close to Harvard Square:

  • Central
  • Gilman Square
  • Union Square

Train stations close to Harvard Square:

  • Porter

Bus stations close to Harvard Square:

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

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 & Canton Ave.

Subway stations close to Milton, MA:

  • Mattapan
  • Central Avenue
  • Capen Street

Train stations close to Milton, MA:

  • Blue Hill Avenue

Bus stations close to Milton, MA:

  • Reedsdale Rd & Canton Ave
  • Reedsdale Rd And Thompson Ln
  • Brook Rd @ Lincoln St

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

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 24 bus from Ashmont / Peabody Sq. station to River St @ Cummings Hwy station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 20 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

80min$4.10
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 2424
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.
    29 min
  • 4
    Bus - 2424
    Wait for bus
    24
    Wakefield Ave
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    River St @ Cummings Hwy
    ID 6368
    11 min
  • 6
    Walk to Milton, MA
    Walk to
    Milton, MA
    1.2 mi • 25 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 56 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 80 minutes, using Subway line RED LINE, Bus line 24.

  • 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 56 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 56 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.