Harvard Square to Agganis Arena
The bus route from Harvard Square to Agganis Arena: where to board, where to change, where to get off and how late it runs.
Harvard Square to Agganis Arena
- Bus 66
- Bus 57
- Walk about 4 min to Eliot St @ Bennett StFrom Harvard Square
- Take bus 66Toward Nubian via Allston10 stops, about 13 min
- Change at Brighton Ave @ Cambridge St
- Take bus 57Toward Kenmore5 stops, about 7 min
- Get off at Commonwealth Ave @ Pleasant StThe stop after Commonwealth Ave @ Babcock St
- Walk about 4 min to Agganis Arena
Weekdays, fall 2026 schedule · First and last trips
Quick answer: Walk about 4 min to Eliot St @ Bennett St, then take bus 66 to Brighton Ave @ Cambridge St, then bus 57 to Commonwealth Ave @ Pleasant St, and walk about 4 min. The trip takes about 34 minutes (30-38 min depending on the connection). On weekdays bus 66 runs every 10 min during the day.
Get the live route from Harvard to Agganis Arena
Step by step
- From Harvard Square, walk about 4 min to Eliot St @ Bennett St.
- At Eliot St @ Bennett St, take bus 66 toward Nubian via Allston.
- Ride 10 stops, about 13 min. Get off at Brighton Ave @ Cambridge St, the stop after Cambridge St @ Emery Rd.
- At Brighton Ave @ Cambridge St, change to bus 57 toward Kenmore.
- Ride 5 stops, about 7 min. Get off at Commonwealth Ave @ Pleasant St, the stop after Commonwealth Ave @ Babcock St.
- Walk about 4 min to Agganis Arena.
Other ways to go
- Take the Red Line toward Ashmont to Central, then bus 47 to Mountfort St @ Lenox St, and walk about 12 min: about 31 min.
Which one is faster depends on when you leave. Cobblehop compares them with live times and gives you the one that gets you there first.
Times and frequency
| Day | First trip | Last trip | How often (daytime) | Trip time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday-Thursday | 4:57 am | 1:05 am | Every 10 min | About 34 min |
| Friday | 4:57 am | 1:36 am | Every 10 min | About 34 min |
| Saturday | 5:01 am | 1:36 am | Every 12 min | About 36 min |
| Sunday | 5:55 am | 1:11 am | About every 15 min | About 37 min |
First and last trip are when the first bus of the trip leaves Eliot St @ Bennett St, on the fall 2026 schedule. "How often" is for bus 66 (the least frequent part of the trip).
Late at night
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves Eliot St @ Bennett St at 1:05 am and gets to Agganis Arena around 1:50 am, using bus 1 and bus 57. On Friday nights it runs later: the last trip leaves at 1:36 am. On Saturday nights the last trip leaves at 1:36 am, and on Sunday nights at 1:11 am. Late at night, ask Cobblehop for the last trip. It checks live times and tells you when to leave.
Tips for this trip
- Know your stop. Get to the door after Commonwealth Ave @ Babcock St. The next stop is Commonwealth Ave @ Pleasant St. Start a live trip in Cobblehop and it alerts you before your stop.
- Agganis Arena is on Commonwealth Avenue at Boston University's West Campus.
What it costs
- Bus. $1.70 one way, like any local bus.
- How to pay. Tap a contactless credit or debit card, phone or watch at the fare gate or bus door, or use a CharlieCard or CharlieTicket.
- Kids. Children 11 and under ride the MBTA free.
Fares as of October 2026. Check the MBTA's fares page before you ride.
Harvard Square to Agganis Arena: common questions
How do I get from Harvard Square to Agganis Arena by public transit?
Walk about 4 min to Eliot St @ Bennett St, then take bus 66 to Brighton Ave @ Cambridge St, then bus 57 to Commonwealth Ave @ Pleasant St, and walk about 4 min. The trip takes about 34 minutes (30-38 min depending on the connection).
How long does it take to get from Harvard Square to Agganis Arena?
About 34 minutes on the main route, or 30-38 minutes depending on the connection.
Do I have to change along the way?
Yes, once: at Brighton Ave @ Cambridge St. Walk about 4 min to Eliot St @ Bennett St, then take bus 66 to Brighton Ave @ Cambridge St, then bus 57 to Commonwealth Ave @ Pleasant St, and walk about 4 min.
How often does bus 66 run?
Every 10 min on weekdays during the day, every 12 min on Saturdays and about every 15 min on Sundays, on the fall 2026 schedule.
What time is the last bus from Harvard Square to Agganis Arena?
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves Eliot St @ Bennett St at 1:05 am and gets to Agganis Arena around 1:50 am, using bus 1 and bus 57. On Friday nights it runs later: the last trip leaves at 1:36 am. On Saturday nights the last trip leaves at 1:36 am, and on Sunday nights at 1:11 am.
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Official sources
Cobblehop is independent and isn't affiliated with these agencies or operators. Schedules on this page come from MBTA/MassDOT public data. Check their pages for the latest schedules and service changes:
Published October 30, 2026. Times were computed from the fall 2026 MBTA schedule (2026-11-04 for weekdays). Service changes, so check Cobblehop for live times before you go.
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