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Trip Overview

The average bus between Central Square and Harvard Square takes 1h 15m and the fastest bus takes 51 min. There is a bus service every few hours from Central Square to Harvard Square. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

1h 15m
Duration
11 mi
Distance
$8
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Central Square to Harvard Square bus times

Buses run hourly between Central Square and Harvard Square. The earliest departure is at 6:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Central Square is at 7:59 PM which arrives into Harvard Square at 8:55 PM. All services require a transfer at Riverside Ave @ Saltonstall Building and take an average of 1h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    MBTAMBTA1h 15m • 1 change

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    MBTAMBTA1h 9m • 1 change
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    MBTAMBTA1h 8m • 1 change
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    MBTAMBTA1h 30m • 1 change
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    MBTAMBTA1h 26m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    MBTAMBTA1h 5m • 1 change
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    MBTAMBTA1h 3m • 1 change
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    MBTAMBTA1h • 1 change
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    MBTAMBTA1h • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    MBTAMBTA1h 9m • 1 change
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    MBTAMBTA1h 8m • 1 change
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    MBTAMBTA1h 30m • 1 change
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    MBTAMBTA1h 26m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    MBTAMBTA1h 9m • 1 change
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    MBTAMBTA1h 8m • 1 change
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    MBTAMBTA1h 30m • 1 change
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    MBTAMBTA1h 26m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    MBTAMBTA1h 9m • 1 change
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    MBTAMBTA1h 8m • 1 change
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    MBTAMBTA1h 30m • 1 change
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    MBTAMBTA1h 26m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Central Square to Harvard Square? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Central Square to Harvard Square.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 11.1 mi
  • Duration: 1h 15m

What companies run services between Central Square, MA, USA and Harvard Square, Middlesex County, MA, USA?

You can take a bus from Main St @ Charles Gardner Ln to Harvard Square via Riverside Ave @ Saltonstall Building, Medford Sq @ City Hall Parking lot, and Harvard in around 1h 12m.

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