The average bus between Harvard Square and Back Bay takes 19 min and the fastest bus takes 11 min. The bus runs at least 5 times per hour from Harvard Square to Back Bay. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run every 15 minutes between Harvard Square and Back Bay. The earliest departure is at 12:04 AM at night, and the last departure from Harvard Square is at 11:56 PM which arrives into Back Bay at 12:09 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 19 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Massachusetts Ave opp Holyoke St station and arriving at Massachusetts Ave @ Marlborough St station. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 18 min.
Harvard Square to Back Bay bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Massachusetts Ave opp Holyoke St station.
Harvard Square to Back Bay bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Massachusetts Ave @ Marlborough St station.
The distance between Harvard Square and Back Bay is 4.1 km.
MBTA operates a bus from Massachusetts Ave opp Holyoke St to Massachusetts Ave @ Marlborough St every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $1–5 and the journey takes 19 min.