How to get from Harvard University to Wellesley College by bus and subway?

From Harvard University to Wellesley College by bus and subway

To get from Harvard University to Wellesley College you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the 86 bus from Harvard Sq @ Garden St - Dawes Island station to Reservoir station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREEN LINE D subway and finally take the RT201 bus from Woodland Mbta Train Station station to Cross St (Central St/Cross St) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 50 min. The ride fare is $3.90. The bus and subway schedule from Harvard University may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Wellesley College on the Moovit app.

110min$3.90
Walk to bus station
Bus - 8686
Subway - GREEN LINE D
Bus - RT201RT201
Walk to Wellesley College
Leaves from Harvard Sq @ Garden St - Dawes Island

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Harvard Sq @ Garden St - Dawes Island
    ID 22549
    0.55 mi • 12 min
  • 2
    Bus - 8686
    Wait for bus
    86
    Reservoir
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Reservoir
    30 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
    Woodland
    17 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Woodland Mbta Train Station
    ID W5
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - RT201RT201
    Wait for bus
    RT201
    Natick Mall - Wegmans
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cross St (Central St/Cross St)
    ID W13
    21 min
  • 10
    Walk to Wellesley College
    Walk to
    Wellesley College
    106 Central St
    0.65 mi • 14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Harvard University to Wellesley College

The distance between Harvard University and Wellesley College is approximately 17.46 mi, which can typically be travelled in 110 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Harvard University to Wellesley College by bus and subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in Wellesley – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Subway schedule from Harvard University to Wellesley College

To check the bus and subway schedule from Harvard University to Wellesley College using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Harvard University) and destination (Wellesley College), 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 University to Wellesley College?

    The fastest way takes 110 minutes, using Bus line 86, Subway line GREEN LINE D, Bus line RT201.

  • Is there a direct bus between Harvard University and Wellesley College?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one subway line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 50 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Harvard University to Wellesley College?

    The 86 bus line goes from Harvard Sq @ Garden St - Dawes Island station near Harvard University in Cambridge to Reservoir station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one subway line till Reservoir station near Wellesley College.

  • How long does it take to travel from Harvard University to Wellesley College by bus and subway?

    The total travel time between Harvard University and Wellesley College by bus and subway is about 1 hr 50 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Harvard University to get to Wellesley College?

    Get on the 86 bus from the Harvard Sq @ Garden St - Dawes Island stop near Harvard University in Cambridge.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Harvard University and Wellesley College?

    Get off the bus at the Reservoir stop, which is closest to Wellesley College.

  • How much is the total bus and subway fare from Harvard University to Wellesley College?

    The ride from Harvard University to Wellesley College costs $3.90.

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