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South Boston to Harvard Square buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between South Boston and Harvard Square takes 38 min and the fastest bus takes 24 min. The bus runs at least 5 times per hour from South Boston 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.

38 min
Duration
5 mi
Distance
$4
Average price
Every 15 minutes
Frequency

South Boston to Harvard Square bus times

Buses run every 15 minutes between South Boston and Harvard Square. The earliest departure is at 12:00 AM at night, and the last departure from South Boston is at 11:50 PM which arrives into Harvard Square at 12:20 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 38 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    bus bus 49 min • Direct
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    bus bus 47 min • Direct
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    bus bus 46 min • Direct
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    bus bus 46 min • Direct
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    bus bus 25 min • Direct
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    bus bus 25 min • Direct
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    bus bus 25 min • Direct
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    bus bus 25 min • Direct
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    bus bus 29 min • Direct
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    bus bus 29 min • Direct
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    bus bus 29 min • Direct
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    bus bus 29 min • Direct
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    bus bus 26 min • Direct
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    bus bus 26 min • Direct
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    bus bus 26 min • Direct
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    bus bus 26 min • Direct
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    bus bus 25 min • Direct
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    bus bus 25 min • Direct
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    bus bus 25 min • Direct
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    bus bus 25 min • Direct
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    bus bus 25 min • Direct
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    bus bus 25 min • Direct
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    bus bus 25 min • Direct
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    bus bus 25 min • Direct
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    bus bus 25 min • Direct
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    bus bus 25 min • Direct
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    bus bus 25 min • Direct
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    bus bus 25 min • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from South Boston 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 South Boston to Harvard Square.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 4.7 mi
  • Duration: 38 min

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

MBTA operates a bus from Nubian to Massachusetts Ave opp Holyoke St every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $1–5 and the journey takes 39 min.

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