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71 Line

Harvard - Watertown Square

MBTA

MBTA 71 bus Route Schedule and Stops (Updated)

The 71 bus (Harvard Square) has 9 stops departing from Aberdeen Ave @ Mt Auburn St and ending at Eliot St @ Bennett St.

Choose any of the 71 bus stops below to find updated real-time schedules and to see their route map.

Direction: Harvard Square (9 stops)

  • Aberdeen Ave @ Mt Auburn St

  • Mt Auburn St Opp Brattle St

  • Mt Auburn St @ Coolidge Ave

  • Mt Auburn St Opp Traill St

  • Mt Auburn St @ Mt Auburn Hospital

  • Mt Auburn St Opp Sparks St

  • Mt Auburn St @ Brewer St

  • Mt Auburn St @ University Rd

  • Eliot St @ Bennett St

71 FAQ

  • What time does the 71 bus start operating?

    Services on the 71 bus start at 3:35 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday.

  • What time does the 71 bus stop working?

    Services on the 71 bus stop at 6:09 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday.

  • What time does the 71 bus arrive?

    When does the Harvard - Watertown Square Bus line come? Check Live Arrival Times for live arrival times and to see the full schedule for the Harvard - Watertown Square Bus line that is closest to your location.

  • How much is the 71 (Harvard Square) bus fare?

    The Harvard - Watertown Square (Harvard Square) bus fare is about $1.70.

  • Is there a 71 bus stop near me?

    Click here to view the nearest 71 bus stop.

71 bus Schedule

71 bus route operates on Monday to Friday. Regular schedule hours: 3:35 PM - 6:09 PM

DayOperating HoursFrequency (min)
SunNot OperationalNot Operational
Mon3:35 PM - 6:09 PM27 - 35
Tue3:35 PM - 6:09 PM27 - 35
Wed3:35 PM - 6:09 PM27 - 35
Thu3:35 PM - 6:09 PM27 - 35
Fri3:35 PM - 6:09 PM27 - 35
SatNot OperationalNot Operational

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71 line bus fare

MBTA 71 (Harvard Square) ride fare is about $1.70. Prices may change based on several factors. For more information about MBTA’s ticket costs, please check the Moovit app or MBTA’s official website.

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71 (MBTA)

The first stop of the 71 bus route is Aberdeen Ave @ Mt Auburn St and the last stop is Eliot St @ Bennett St. 71 (Harvard Square) is operational during weekdays.

Additional information: 71 has 9 stops and the total trip duration for this route is approximately 10 minutes.

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