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

From Harvard to Wellesley, MA by bus and subway

To get from Harvard to Wellesley, MA you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the 86 bus from Eliot St @ Bennett St 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 Babson College (Knight Lot) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 31 min. The ride fare is $3.90. The bus and subway schedule from Harvard may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Wellesley, MA on the Moovit app.

91min$3.90
Walk to bus station
Bus - 8686
Subway - GREEN LINE D
Bus - RT201RT201
Walk to Wellesley, 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
    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
    Babson College (Knight Lot)
    ID W15
    16 min
  • 10
    Walk to Wellesley, MA
    Walk to
    Wellesley, MA
    0.85 mi • 18 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Harvard to Wellesley, MA

The distance between Harvard and Wellesley, MA is approximately 15.45 mi, which can typically be travelled in 91 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Harvard to Wellesley, MA 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 to Wellesley, MA

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

    The fastest way takes 91 minutes, using Bus line 86, Subway line GREEN LINE D, Bus line RT201.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one subway line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 31 min.

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

    The 86 bus line goes from Eliot St @ Bennett St station near Harvard in Cambridge to Reservoir station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one subway line till Reservoir station near Wellesley, MA.

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

    The total travel time between Harvard and Wellesley, MA by bus and subway is about 1 hr 31 min.

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

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

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

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

  • How much is the total bus and subway fare from Harvard to Wellesley, MA?

    The ride from Harvard to Wellesley, MA costs $3.90.

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