How to get from Harvard to Newton, MA by bus?

From Harvard to Newton, MA by bus

To get from Harvard to Newton, MA in Newton, take the 71 bus from Harvard station to Watertown Sq Terminal station. Next, take the 52 bus from Technology Way @ Watertown Yard station to Centre St @ Commonwealth Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 43 min. The ride fare is $3.40.

43min$3.40
Bus - 7171
Bus - 5252
Walk to Newton, MA
Leaves from Harvard

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Harvard
  • 2
    Bus - 7171
    Wait for bus
    71
    Watertown Square
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Watertown Sq Terminal
    ID 8178
    24 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Technology Way @ Watertown Yard
    ID 900
    300 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Bus - 5252
    Wait for bus
    52
    Charles River Loop
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Centre St @ Commonwealth Ave
    ID 8526
    9 min
  • 7
    Walk to Newton, MA
    Walk to
    Newton, MA
    150 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Harvard to Newton, MA by bus and subway

To get from Harvard to Newton, MA in Newton, take the 86 bus from Eliot St @ Bennett St station to Reservoir station. Next, take the GREEN LINE D subway from Reservoir station to Newton Centre station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 57 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

57min$4.10
Walk to bus station
Bus - 8686
Subway - GREEN LINE D
Subway - GREEN LINE D
Walk to Newton, MA
Leaves from Eliot St @ Bennett St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Eliot St @ Bennett St
    ID 32549
    330 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 8686
    Wait for bus
    86
    Reservoir
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Reservoir
    28 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Reservoir
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - GREEN LINE D
    Wait for subway
    GREEN LINE D
    Riverside
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Newton Centre
    7 min
  • 7
    Walk to Newton, MA
    Walk to
    Newton, MA
    820 yd • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Harvard to Newton, MA

The distance between Harvard, Newton and Newton, MA, Newton is approximately 6.54 mi, which can typically be travelled in 43 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Harvard to Newton, MA by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Newton – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Harvard

Harvard is located at Harvard, Newton and the nearest public transit station is Massachusetts Ave Opp Holyoke St.

Subway stations close to Harvard:

  • Central
  • Union Square
  • Harvard Square

Train stations close to Harvard:

  • Porter

Bus stations close to Harvard:

  • Massachusetts Ave Opp Holyoke St
  • Harvard - Brattle St @ Palmer St
  • Harvard - Massachusetts Ave Opp Linden St

Public transit stations close to Newton, MA, Newton

Newton, MA is located at Newton, MA, Newton and the nearest public transit station is Centre St @ Ward St.

Subway stations close to Newton, MA:

  • Newton Highlands
  • Chestnut Hill
  • Boston College

Train stations close to Newton, MA:

  • Newtonville

Bus stations close to Newton, MA:

  • Centre St @ Ward St
  • Centre St @ Commonwealth Ave
  • Centre St @ Alderwood Rd

Related Routes

From Harvard to Newton, MA by bus and subway

To get from Harvard to Newton, MA in Newton, take the 86 bus from Eliot St @ Bennett St station to Reservoir station. Next, take the GREEN LINE D subway from Reservoir station to Newton Centre station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 57 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

57min$4.10
Walk to bus station
Bus - 8686
Subway - GREEN LINE D
Subway - GREEN LINE D
Walk to Newton, MA
Leaves from Eliot St @ Bennett St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Eliot St @ Bennett St
    ID 32549
    330 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 8686
    Wait for bus
    86
    Reservoir
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Reservoir
    28 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Reservoir
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - GREEN LINE D
    Wait for subway
    GREEN LINE D
    Riverside
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Newton Centre
    7 min
  • 7
    Walk to Newton, MA
    Walk to
    Newton, MA
    820 yd • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 43 minutes, using Bus line 71, Bus line 52.

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

    The alternative route takes 57 minutes, using Bus line 86, Subway line GREEN LINE D.

  • Is there a direct bus between Harvard and Newton, MA?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 43 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Harvard to Newton, MA?

    The 71 bus line goes from Watertown Square station near Harvard in Cambridge to Watertown Sq Terminal station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Watertown Sq Terminal station near Newton, MA in Newton.

  • How long does it take to travel from Harvard to Newton, MA by bus?

    The total travel time between Harvard in Cambridge and Newton, MA in Newton by bus is about 43 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Harvard to get to Newton, MA?

    Get on the 71 bus from the Watertown Square stop near Harvard in Cambridge.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Harvard and Newton, MA?

    Get off the bus at the Watertown Sq Terminal stop, which is closest to Newton, MA in Newton.

  • How much is the bus fare from Harvard to Newton, MA?

    The ride from Harvard to Newton, MA costs $3.40.

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