Harvard Square to Encore Boston Harbor
The bus route from Harvard Square to Encore Boston Harbor: where to board, where to change, where to get off and how late it runs.
Harvard Square to Encore Boston Harbor
- Bus 109
- Take bus 109From Harvard, toward Linden Square via Sullivan15 stops, about 27 min
- Get off at Broadway @ Dexter StThe stop after 173 Alford St
- Walk about 7 min to Encore Boston Harbor
Weekdays, fall 2026 schedule · First and last trips
Quick answer: Take bus 109 to Broadway @ Dexter St, and walk about 7 min. The trip takes about 36 minutes (27-44 min depending on the connection). On weekdays bus 109 runs every 12 min during the day.
Get the live route from Harvard to Encore Boston Harbor
Step by step
- At Harvard, take bus 109 toward Linden Square via Sullivan.
- Ride about 27 min (15 stops). Get off at Broadway @ Dexter St, the stop after 173 Alford St.
- Walk about 7 min to Encore Boston Harbor.
Times and frequency
| Day | First trip | Last trip | How often (daytime) | Trip time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday-Friday | 4:59 am | 1:07 am | Every 12 min | About 36 min |
| Saturday | 5:11 am | 12:51 am | About every 15 min | About 34 min |
| Sunday | 5:12 am | 12:49 am | About every 15 min | About 35 min |
First and last trip are when the first bus of the trip leaves Harvard, on the fall 2026 schedule. "How often" is for bus 109.
Late at night
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves Harvard at 1:07 am and gets to Encore Boston Harbor around 1:32 am. On Saturday nights the last trip leaves at 12:51 am, and on Sunday nights at 12:49 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 173 Alford St. The next stop is Broadway @ Dexter St. Start a live trip in Cobblehop and it alerts you before your stop.
- Encore Boston Harbor is in Everett, on the Mystic River.
Step-free access
MBTA data lists Harvard as accessible. Harvard has 2 elevators in MBTA data. Elevators do break, so check the MBTA's elevator alerts before you go.
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 Encore Boston Harbor: common questions
How do I get from Harvard Square to Encore Boston Harbor by public transit?
Take bus 109 to Broadway @ Dexter St, and walk about 7 min. The trip takes about 36 minutes (27-44 min depending on the connection).
How long does it take to get from Harvard Square to Encore Boston Harbor?
About 36 minutes on the main route, or 27-44 minutes depending on the connection.
Do I have to change buses?
No. Bus 109 goes all the way, so it's one ride.
How often does bus 109 run?
Every 12 min on weekdays during the day, about every 15 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 Encore Boston Harbor?
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves Harvard at 1:07 am and gets to Encore Boston Harbor around 1:32 am. On Saturday nights the last trip leaves at 12:51 am, and on Sunday nights at 12:49 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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