Harvard Square to JFK Birthplace
How to get from Harvard Square to JFK Birthplace on public transit, with the stops, times and the last trip of the night.
Harvard Square to JFK Birthplace
- Bus 66
- Walk about 4 min to Eliot St @ Bennett StFrom Harvard Square
- Take bus 66Toward Nubian via Allston16 stops, about 23 min
- Get off at Harvard St @ Shailer StThe stop after Harvard St @ Coolidge St
- Walk about 5 min to JFK Birthplace
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 @ Shailer St, and walk about 5 min. The trip takes about 32 minutes (26-35 min depending on the connection). On weekdays bus 66 runs every 10 min during the day.
Get the live route from Harvard to JFK Birthplace
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 23 min (16 stops). Get off at Harvard St @ Shailer St, the stop after Harvard St @ Coolidge St.
- Walk about 5 min to JFK Birthplace.
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 32 min |
| Friday | 4:57 am | 2:00 am | Every 10 min | About 32 min |
| Saturday | 4:32 am | 2:01 am | Every 11 min | About 34 min |
| Sunday | 5:55 am | 1:01 am | About every 15 min | About 32 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 JFK Birthplace around 1:20 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 @ Coolidge St. The next stop is Harvard St @ Shailer St. Start a live trip in Cobblehop and it alerts you before your stop.
- The John F. Kennedy National Historic Site is a house on Beals Street in Brookline. It's seasonal, so check the National Park Service 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 JFK Birthplace: common questions
How do I get from Harvard Square to JFK Birthplace by public transit?
Walk about 4 min to Eliot St @ Bennett St, then take bus 66 to Harvard St @ Shailer St, and walk about 5 min. The trip takes about 32 minutes (26-35 min depending on the connection).
How long does it take to get from Harvard Square to JFK Birthplace?
About 32 minutes on the main route, or 26-35 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 JFK Birthplace?
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves Eliot St @ Bennett St at 1:01 am and gets to JFK Birthplace around 1:20 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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