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Harvard University to East Cambridge buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Harvard University and East Cambridge takes 12 min and the fastest bus takes 7 min. The bus runs at least 2 times per hour from Harvard University to East Cambridge. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

12 min
Duration
3 mi
Distance
$4
Average price
Every 30 minutes
Frequency

Harvard University to East Cambridge bus times

Buses run every 30 minutes between Harvard University and East Cambridge. The earliest departure is at 12:22 AM at night, and the last departure from Harvard University is at 11:52 PM which arrives into East Cambridge at 11:59 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 12 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    bus bus 10 min • Direct
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    bus bus 10 min • Direct
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    bus bus 10 min • Direct
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    bus bus 10 min • Direct
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    bus bus 8 min • Direct
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    bus bus 10 min • Direct
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    bus bus 8 min • Direct
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    bus bus 9 min • Direct
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    bus bus 7 min • Direct
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    bus bus 7 min • Direct
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    bus bus 10 min • Direct
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    bus bus 10 min • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Harvard University to East Cambridge? 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.

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  • Distance: 2.7 mi
  • Duration: 12 min

What companies run services between Harvard University, MA, USA and East Cambridge, MA, USA?

MBTA operates a bus from Cambridge St @ Prescott St to Cambridge St @ Sciarappa St every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $1–5 and the journey takes 11 min.

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