Harvard Square to Boston Medical Center
Plain directions from Harvard Square to Boston Medical Center, checked against the fall 2026 MBTA schedule.
Harvard Square to Boston Medical Center
- Bus 1
- Take bus 1From Massachusetts Ave opp Holyoke St, toward Nubian18 stops, about 31 min
- Get off at Massachusetts Ave @ Albany StThe stop after Massachusetts Ave @ Harrison Ave
- Walk about 4 min to Boston Medical Center
Weekdays, fall 2026 schedule · First and last trips
Quick answer: Take bus 1 to Massachusetts Ave @ Albany St, and walk about 4 min. The trip takes about 43 minutes (27-50 min depending on the connection). On weekdays bus 1 runs every 11 min during the day.
Get the live route from Harvard to Boston Medical Center
Step by step
- At Massachusetts Ave opp Holyoke St, take bus 1 toward Nubian.
- Ride about 31 min (18 stops). Get off at Massachusetts Ave @ Albany St, the stop after Massachusetts Ave @ Harrison Ave.
- Walk about 4 min to Boston Medical Center.
Other ways to go
- Take the Red Line toward Braintree to Park Street, then the Silver Line SL5 to Washington St @ Worcester St, and walk about 7 min: about 39 min.
- Take the Red Line toward Ashmont to Broadway, then bus 47 to Harrison Ave @ Worcester Sq, and walk about 4 min: about 38 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 | 5:06 am | 1:20 am | Every 11 min | About 43 min |
| Friday | 5:06 am | 2:19 am | Every 11 min | About 43 min |
| Saturday | 5:05 am | 2:18 am | Every 9 min | About 41 min |
| Sunday | 6:05 am | 1:11 am | Every 10 min | About 41 min |
First and last trip are when the first bus of the trip leaves Massachusetts Ave opp Holyoke St, on the fall 2026 schedule. "How often" is for bus 1.
Late at night
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves Massachusetts Ave opp Holyoke St at 1:20 am and gets to Boston Medical Center around 1:44 am. On Friday nights it runs later: the last trip leaves at 2:19 am. On Saturday nights the last trip leaves at 2:18 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 Massachusetts Ave @ Harrison Ave. The next stop is Massachusetts Ave @ Albany St. Start a live trip in Cobblehop and it alerts you before your stop.
- Boston Medical Center is in the South End, along Albany Street and Harrison Avenue.
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 Boston Medical Center: common questions
How do I get from Harvard Square to Boston Medical Center by public transit?
Take bus 1 to Massachusetts Ave @ Albany St, and walk about 4 min. The trip takes about 43 minutes (27-50 min depending on the connection).
How long does it take to get from Harvard Square to Boston Medical Center?
About 43 minutes on the main route, or 27-50 minutes depending on the connection.
Do I have to change buses?
No. Bus 1 goes all the way, so it's one ride.
How often does bus 1 run?
Every 11 min on weekdays during the day, every 9 min on Saturdays and every 10 min on Sundays, on the fall 2026 schedule.
What time is the last bus from Harvard Square to Boston Medical Center?
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves Massachusetts Ave opp Holyoke St at 1:20 am and gets to Boston Medical Center around 1:44 am. On Friday nights it runs later: the last trip leaves at 2:19 am. On Saturday nights the last trip leaves at 2:18 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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