Harvard Square to Minute Man Visitor Center
How to get from Harvard Square to Minute Man Visitor Center on public transit, with the stops, times and the last trip of the night.
Harvard Square to Minute Man Visitor Center
- Red Line
- Bus 76
- Take the Red LineFrom Harvard, toward Alewife3 stops, about 8 min
- Change at Alewife
- Take bus 76Toward Lincoln Lab via Hanscom Airport40 stops, about 27 min
- Get off at Marrett Rd opp Forbes RdThe stop after Marrett Rd @ Leroy Rd
- Walk about 11 min to Minute Man Visitor Center
Weekdays, fall 2026 schedule · First and last trips
Quick answer: Take the Red Line to Alewife, then bus 76 to Marrett Rd opp Forbes Rd, and walk about 11 min. The trip takes about 59 minutes (56-61 min depending on the connection). On weekdays bus 76 runs about every 35 min during the day.
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Step by step
- At Harvard, take the Red Line toward Alewife.
- Ride 3 stops, about 8 min, through Porter and Davis, and get off at Alewife.
- At Alewife, change to bus 76 toward Lincoln Lab via Hanscom Airport.
- Ride about 27 min (40 stops). Get off at Marrett Rd opp Forbes Rd, the stop after Marrett Rd @ Leroy Rd.
- Walk about 11 min to Minute Man Visitor Center.
Other ways to go
- Take bus 78 to West Service Rd @ Venner Rd, then bus 76 to Marrett Rd opp Forbes Rd, and walk about 11 min: about 61 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 | 5:55 am | 7:16 pm | About every 35 min | About 59 min |
| Saturday | No service on this route | |||
| Sunday | No service on this route | |||
First and last trip are when the first train of the trip leaves Harvard, on the fall 2026 schedule. "How often" is for bus 76 (the least frequent part of the trip).
Late at night
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves Harvard at 7:16 pm and gets to Minute Man Visitor Center around 8:10 pm. There's no weekend service on this route. 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 Marrett Rd @ Leroy Rd. The next stop is Marrett Rd opp Forbes Rd. Start a live trip in Cobblehop and it alerts you before your stop.
- Changing at Alewife. You don't leave the station. Follow the signs for bus 76.
- The Minute Man National Historical Park visitor center is on Route 2A on the Lexington-Lincoln line, at the east end of the Battle Road Trail.
Step-free access
MBTA data lists every station on this route (Harvard and Alewife) as accessible. Alewife has 4 elevators in MBTA data. Elevators do break, so check the MBTA's elevator alerts before you go.
What it costs
- Subway and bus. The subway is $2.40 one way, and a local bus is $1.70. Under an MBTA pilot that started September 1, 2026, you can change between bus and subway within 2 hours of your first tap and pay only the highest fare, if you use the same card or phone each time.
- 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 Minute Man Visitor Center: common questions
How do I get from Harvard Square to Minute Man Visitor Center by public transit?
Take the Red Line to Alewife, then bus 76 to Marrett Rd opp Forbes Rd, and walk about 11 min. The trip takes about 59 minutes (56-61 min depending on the connection).
How long does it take to get from Harvard Square to Minute Man Visitor Center?
About 59 minutes on the main route, or 56-61 minutes depending on the connection.
Do I have to change along the way?
Yes, once: at Alewife. Take the Red Line to Alewife, then bus 76 to Marrett Rd opp Forbes Rd, and walk about 11 min.
How often does bus 76 run?
About every 35 min on weekdays during the day, on the fall 2026 schedule.
What time is the last bus from Harvard Square to Minute Man Visitor Center?
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves Harvard at 7:16 pm and gets to Minute Man Visitor Center around 8:10 pm. There's no weekend service on this route.
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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:
- MBTA: Red Line
- MBTA: bus 76
- MBTA: Harvard station
- MBTA: Alewife station
- MBTA: fares
- MBTA: elevator and accessibility alerts
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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