Harvard Square to House of Blues Boston
Plain directions from Harvard Square to House of Blues Boston, checked against the fall 2026 MBTA schedule.
Harvard Square to House of Blues Boston
- Bus 1
- Take bus 1From Massachusetts Ave opp Holyoke St, toward Nubian11 stops, about 20 min
- Get off at Massachusetts Ave @ Newbury StThe stop after Massachusetts Ave @ Marlborough St
- Walk about 9 min to House of Blues Boston
Weekdays, fall 2026 schedule · First and last trips
Quick answer: Take bus 1 to Massachusetts Ave @ Newbury St, and walk about 9 min. The trip takes about 34 minutes (24-39 min depending on the connection). On weekdays bus 1 runs every 11 min during the day.
Get the live route from Harvard to House of Blues Boston
Step by step
- At Massachusetts Ave opp Holyoke St, take bus 1 toward Nubian.
- Ride about 20 min (11 stops). Get off at Massachusetts Ave @ Newbury St, the stop after Massachusetts Ave @ Marlborough St.
- Walk about 9 min to House of Blues Boston.
Other ways to go
- Take the Red Line toward Braintree to Park Street, then the Green Line toward Boston College to Kenmore, and walk about 9 min: about 40 min.
- Take the Red Line toward Ashmont to Park Street, then the Green Line toward Riverside to Hynes Convention Center, and walk about 11 min: about 40 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 34 min |
| Friday | 5:06 am | 2:19 am | Every 11 min | About 34 min |
| Saturday | 4:46 am | 2:18 am | Every 9 min | About 33 min |
| Sunday | 6:05 am | 1:11 am | Every 10 min | About 33 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 House of Blues Boston around 1:42 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 @ Marlborough St. The next stop is Massachusetts Ave @ Newbury St. Start a live trip in Cobblehop and it alerts you before your stop.
- House of Blues is on Lansdowne Street, behind Fenway Park's Green Monster.
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 House of Blues Boston: common questions
How do I get from Harvard Square to House of Blues Boston by public transit?
Take bus 1 to Massachusetts Ave @ Newbury St, and walk about 9 min. The trip takes about 34 minutes (24-39 min depending on the connection).
How long does it take to get from Harvard Square to House of Blues Boston?
About 34 minutes on the main route, or 24-39 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 House of Blues Boston?
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves Massachusetts Ave opp Holyoke St at 1:20 am and gets to House of Blues Boston around 1:42 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.
Related routes
- Harvard Square to Fenway Park
- Harvard Square to Museum of Fine Arts
- Boston Common to House of Blues Boston
- North Station to House of Blues Boston
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- Never miss your stop (guide)
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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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