Harvard Square to Coolidge Corner, Brookline
Plain directions from Harvard Square to Coolidge Corner, Brookline, checked against the fall 2026 MBTA schedule.
Harvard Square to Coolidge Corner, Brookline
- Bus 66
- Walk about 4 min to Eliot St @ Bennett StFrom Harvard Square
- Take bus 66Toward Nubian via Allston17 stops, about 24 min
- Get off at Harvard St @ Beacon StThe stop after Harvard St @ Shailer St
Weekdays, fall 2026 schedule · First and last trips
Quick answer: Walk about 4 min to Eliot St @ Bennett St, then take bus 66 to Harvard St @ Beacon St. The trip takes about 30 minutes (24-33 min depending on the connection). On weekdays bus 66 runs every 10 min during the day.
Get the live route from Harvard to Brookline
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 about 24 min (17 stops). Get off at Harvard St @ Beacon St, the stop after Harvard St @ Shailer St.
Times and frequency
| Day | First trip | Last trip | How often (daytime) | Trip time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday-Thursday | 4:57 am | 1:01 am | Every 10 min | About 30 min |
| Friday | 4:57 am | 2:00 am | Every 10 min | About 30 min |
| Saturday | 4:32 am | 2:01 am | Every 11 min | About 32 min |
| Sunday | 5:55 am | 1:01 am | About every 15 min | About 30 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.
Late at night
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves Eliot St @ Bennett St at 1:01 am and gets to Coolidge Corner, Brookline around 1:18 am. On Friday nights it runs later: the last trip leaves at 2:00 am. On Saturday nights the last trip leaves at 2:01 am, and on Sunday nights at 1:01 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 Harvard St @ Shailer St. The next stop is Harvard St @ Beacon St. Start a live trip in Cobblehop and it alerts you before your stop.
- Coolidge Corner is Brookline's main shopping street, on the Green Line C branch along Beacon Street.
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 Coolidge Corner, Brookline: common questions
How do I get from Harvard Square to Coolidge Corner, Brookline by public transit?
Walk about 4 min to Eliot St @ Bennett St, then take bus 66 to Harvard St @ Beacon St. The trip takes about 30 minutes (24-33 min depending on the connection).
How long does it take to get from Harvard Square to Coolidge Corner, Brookline?
About 30 minutes on the main route, or 24-33 minutes depending on the connection.
Do I have to change buses?
No. Bus 66 goes all the way, so it's one ride.
How often does bus 66 run?
Every 10 min on weekdays during the day, every 11 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 Coolidge Corner, Brookline?
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves Eliot St @ Bennett St at 1:01 am and gets to Coolidge Corner, Brookline around 1:18 am. On Friday nights it runs later: the last trip leaves at 2:00 am. On Saturday nights the last trip leaves at 2:01 am, and on Sunday nights at 1:01 am.
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Official sources
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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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