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78 Line

Harvard - Arlmont Village

MBTA (Bus)

MBTA (Bus) 78 bus Route Map - Harvard

PDF Version: 78 schedule, stops and map

MBTA (Bus) 78 Bus Route Schedule and Stops (Updated)

The 78 bus (Harvard) has 45 stops departing from Wadsworth Rd @ Dow Ave and ending at Eliot St @ Bennett St.

Choose any of the 78 bus stops below to find updated real-time schedules and to see their route map.

Direction: Harvard (45 stops)

  • Wadsworth Rd @ Dow Ave

  • Wadsworth Rd @ Homer Rd

  • Appleton St @ Lublin St

  • Appleton St @ Homer Rd

  • Appleton St @ Kipling Rd

  • Appleton St @ Virginia Rd

  • Appleton St Opp Ely Rd

  • Wachusett Ave @ Dow Ave

  • Wachusett Ave @ Florence Ave

  • Wachusett Ave @ Oakland Ave

  • Wachusett Ave @ Hillside Ave

  • Park Circle @ Eastern Ave

  • Park Circle @ Park Ave

  • Park Ave @ Wachusett Ave

  • Park Ave @ Cedar Ave

  • East Service Rd @ Park Ave

  • East Service Rd @ Lamoine St

  • East Service Rd @ Clifton St - Pedestrian Bridge

  • East Service Rd @ Radcliffe Rd

  • East Service Rd @ Pleasant St

  • Brighton St @ Pleasant St

  • Brighton St @ Cross St

  • Brighton St @ Coolidge Rd

  • Brighton St @ Eliot Rd

  • Brighton St @ Hittinger St

  • Blanchard Rd @ Hamilton Rd

  • Blanchard Rd @ Merrill Ave

  • Concord Ave @ Blanchard Rd

  • Concord Ave Opp Spinelli Pl

  • Concord Ave Opp Smith Pl

  • Concord Ave Opp Moulton St

  • Concord Ave Opp Fawcett St

  • Concord Ave Opp Wheeler St

  • Concord Ave Opp New St

  • Concord Ave Opp Fern St

  • Concord Ave @ Alpine St

  • Concord Ave @ Walden St

  • Concord Ave @ Huron Ave

  • Concord Ave @ Buckingham St

  • Concord Ave @ Parker St

  • Concord Ave @ Craigie St

  • Garden St @ Concord Ave

  • Waterhouse St @ Massachusetts Ave

  • Harvard

  • Eliot St @ Bennett St

78 FAQ

  • What time does the 78 bus start operating?

    Services on the 78 bus start at 5:35 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday.

  • What time does the 78 bus stop working?

    Services on the 78 bus stop at 12:03 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday.

  • What time does the 78 bus arrive?

    When does the Harvard - Arlmont Village bus line come? for live arrival times and to see the full schedule for the Harvard - Arlmont Village bus line that is closest to your location.

  • Does the MBTA (Bus) 78 bus line run on Labor Day?

    The 78 bus's operating hours on Labor Day may change. Check the Moovit app for latest changes and live updates.

  • Is there a 78 bus stop near me?

    to view the nearest 78 bus stop.

MBTA (Bus) 78 bus Route Map - Harvard

PDF Version: 78 schedule, stops and map

78 Bus Schedule

78 bus route operates everyday. Regular schedule hours: 5:35 AM-12:03 AM

DayOperating HoursFrequency (min)
Mon5:35 AM-12:03 AM25-40
Tue5:35 AM-12:03 AM25-40
Wed5:35 AM-12:03 AM25-40
Thu5:35 AM-12:03 AM25-40
Fri5:35 AM-12:03 AM25-40
Sat6:55 AM-12:05 AM60-62
Sun6:40 AM-12:40 AM57-63
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78 line bus fare

MBTA (Bus) 78 (Harvard) prices may change based on several factors. For more information about MBTA (Bus) tickets costs please check the Moovit app or MBTA’s official website.

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78 (MBTA (Bus))

The first stop of the 78 bus route is Wadsworth Rd @ Dow Ave and the last stop is Eliot St @ Bennett St. 78 (Harvard) is operational during everyday.

Additional information: 78 has 45 stops and the total trip duration for this route is approximately 26 minutes.

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