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How to get fromHarvard Square to Brightonby bus, taxi, or foot

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There are 4 ways to get from Harvard Square to Brighton by bus, taxi, or foot

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  1. Line 86 bus via JFK St @ Eliot St

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    1. Take the bus from JFK St @ Eliot St to Chestnut Hill Ave @ Washington Stbus bus 86
    19 min
    $1–5

  2. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Harvard Square to Brightontaxi taxi 3.4 mi
    9 min
    $13–16

  3. Walk

    1. Take the foot from Harvard Square to Brightonwalk walk 2.9 mi
    56 min

  4. Line 86 bus

    1. Take the bus from Harvard Sq @ Garden St - Dawes Island to Chestnut Hill Ave @ Washington Stbus bus 86
    20 min
    $1–5

Harvard Square to Brighton by foot and bus

Calendar422Weekly Services
Duration19 minAverage Duration
Ticket$1Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2.7 mi
  • Duration: 19 min

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

MBTA operates a bus from JFK St @ Eliot St to Chestnut Hill Ave @ Washington St every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $1–5 and the journey takes 15 min.

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