Harvard Square to Fresh Pond Reservation
The bus route from Harvard Square to Fresh Pond Reservation: where to board, where to change, where to get off and how late it runs.
Harvard Square to Fresh Pond Reservation
- Bus 75
- Take bus 75From Harvard, toward Belmont Center10 stops, about 8 min
- Get off at Huron Ave @ Larch RdThe stop after Huron Ave @ Lakeview Ave
- Walk about 8 min to Fresh Pond Reservation
Weekdays, fall 2026 schedule · First and last trips
Quick answer: Take bus 75 to Huron Ave @ Larch Rd, and walk about 8 min. The trip takes about 19 minutes (17-21 min depending on the connection). On weekdays bus 75 runs about every 30 min during the day.
Get the live route from Harvard to Fresh Pond
Step by step
- At Harvard, take bus 75 toward Belmont Center.
- Ride 10 stops, about 8 min. Get off at Huron Ave @ Larch Rd, the stop after Huron Ave @ Lakeview Ave.
- Walk about 8 min to Fresh Pond Reservation.
Other ways to go
- Take bus 78 to Concord Ave @ Birch St, and walk about 8 min: about 17 min.
- Take bus 74 to Concord Ave @ Birch St, and walk about 8 min: about 17 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-Friday | 4:45 am | 1:15 am | About every 30 min | About 19 min |
| Saturday | 4:43 am | 1:10 am | About every 30 min | About 18 min |
| Sunday | 6:10 am | 1:10 am | About every 45 min | About 18 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 75.
Late at night
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves Harvard at 1:15 am and gets to Fresh Pond Reservation around 1:28 am, using bus 74. On Saturday nights the last trip leaves at 1:10 am, and on Sunday nights at 1:10 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 Huron Ave @ Lakeview Ave. The next stop is Huron Ave @ Larch Rd. Start a live trip in Cobblehop and it alerts you before your stop.
- Fresh Pond Reservation is Cambridge's reservoir, with a 2.25-mile path around it.
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 Fresh Pond Reservation: common questions
How do I get from Harvard Square to Fresh Pond Reservation by public transit?
Take bus 75 to Huron Ave @ Larch Rd, and walk about 8 min. The trip takes about 19 minutes (17-21 min depending on the connection).
How long does it take to get from Harvard Square to Fresh Pond Reservation?
About 19 minutes on the main route, or 17-21 minutes depending on the connection. Walking takes about 36 minutes.
Do I have to change buses?
No. Bus 75 goes all the way, so it's one ride.
How often does bus 75 run?
About every 30 min on weekdays during the day, about every 30 min on Saturdays and about every 45 min on Sundays, on the fall 2026 schedule.
What time is the last bus from Harvard Square to Fresh Pond Reservation?
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves Harvard at 1:15 am and gets to Fresh Pond Reservation around 1:28 am, using bus 74. On Saturday nights the last trip leaves at 1:10 am, and on Sunday nights at 1:10 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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