How to get from Harvard Square to Riverside Station by bus and subway?

From Harvard Square to Riverside Station by bus and subway

To get from Harvard Square to Riverside Station 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 Riverside station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 56 min. The ride fare is $2.40. The bus and subway schedule from Harvard Square may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Riverside Station on the Moovit app.

56min$2.40
Walk to bus station
Bus - 8686
Subway - GREEN LINE D
Leaves from Eliot St @ Bennett St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Eliot St @ Bennett St
    ID 32549
    230 yd • 3 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 Riverside
    Ride to subway station
    Riverside
    19 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Harvard Square to Riverside Station

The distance between Harvard Square, Newton and Riverside Station, Newton is approximately 10.19 mi, which can typically be travelled in 56 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Harvard Square to Riverside Station by bus and subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in Newton – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Subway schedule from Harvard Square to Riverside Station

To check the bus and subway schedule from Harvard Square to Riverside Station using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Harvard Square) and destination (Riverside Station), 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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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Harvard Square to Riverside Station?

    The fastest way takes 56 minutes, using Bus line 86, Subway line GREEN LINE D.

  • Is there a direct bus between Harvard Square and Riverside Station?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one subway line in total. The total travelling time is 56 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Harvard Square to Riverside Station?

    The 86 bus line goes from Eliot St @ Bennett St station near Harvard Square in Cambridge to Reservoir station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line till Reservoir station near Riverside Station in Newton.

  • How long does it take to travel from Harvard Square to Riverside Station by bus and subway?

    The total travel time between Harvard Square in Cambridge and Riverside Station in Newton by bus and subway is about 56 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Harvard Square to get to Riverside Station?

    Get on the 86 bus from the Eliot St @ Bennett St stop near Harvard Square in Cambridge.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Harvard Square and Riverside Station?

    Get off the bus at the Reservoir station, which is closest to Riverside Station in Newton.

  • How much is the bus fare from Harvard Square to Riverside Station?

    The ride from Harvard Square to Riverside Station costs $2.40.

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