Harvard Square to Mount Auburn Cemetery
Plain directions from Harvard Square to Mount Auburn Cemetery, checked against the fall 2026 MBTA schedule.
Harvard Square to Mount Auburn Cemetery
- Bus 73
- Take bus 73From Harvard, toward Waverley7 stops, about 8 min
- Get off at Mt Auburn St @ Brattle StThe stop after Mt Auburn St opp Coolidge Ave
- Walk about 9 min to Mount Auburn Cemetery
Weekdays, fall 2026 schedule · First and last trips
Quick answer: Take bus 73 to Mt Auburn St @ Brattle St, and walk about 9 min. The trip takes about 19 minutes (17-21 min depending on the connection). On weekdays bus 73 runs about every 15 min during the day.
Get the live route from Harvard to Mount Auburn Cemetery
Step by step
- At Harvard, take bus 73 toward Waverley.
- Ride 7 stops, about 8 min. Get off at Mt Auburn St @ Brattle St, the stop after Mt Auburn St opp Coolidge Ave.
- Walk about 9 min to Mount Auburn Cemetery.
Other ways to go
- Take bus 71 to Mt Auburn St @ Brattle St, and walk about 9 min: about 19 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 | 1:10 am | About every 15 min | About 19 min |
| Saturday | 4:43 am | 1:10 am | About every 15 min | About 19 min |
| Sunday | 6:07 am | 1:10 am | About every 15 min | About 19 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 73.
Late at night
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves Harvard at 1:10 am and gets to Mount Auburn Cemetery around 1:25 am, using bus 71. 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 Mt Auburn St opp Coolidge Ave. The next stop is Mt Auburn St @ Brattle St. Start a live trip in Cobblehop and it alerts you before your stop.
- Mount Auburn Cemetery's main gate is on Mount Auburn Street, on the Cambridge-Watertown line.
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 Mount Auburn Cemetery: common questions
How do I get from Harvard Square to Mount Auburn Cemetery by public transit?
Take bus 73 to Mt Auburn St @ Brattle St, and walk about 9 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 Mount Auburn Cemetery?
About 19 minutes on the main route, or 17-21 minutes depending on the connection. Walking takes about 37 minutes.
Do I have to change buses?
No. Bus 73 goes all the way, so it's one ride.
How often does bus 73 run?
About every 15 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 Mount Auburn Cemetery?
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves Harvard at 1:10 am and gets to Mount Auburn Cemetery around 1:25 am, using bus 71. 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
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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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