Harvard Square to Roadrunner
Plain directions from Harvard Square to Roadrunner, checked against the fall 2026 MBTA schedule.
Harvard Square to Roadrunner
- Bus 66
- Walk about 4 min to Eliot St @ Bennett StFrom Harvard Square
- Take bus 66Toward Nubian via Allston9 stops, about 12 min
- Get off at Cambridge St @ Emery RdThe stop after Cambridge St @ Franklin St
- Walk about 11 min to Roadrunner
Weekdays, fall 2026 schedule · First and last trips
Quick answer: Walk about 4 min to Eliot St @ Bennett St, then take bus 66 to Cambridge St @ Emery Rd, and walk about 11 min. The trip takes about 28 minutes (25-30 min depending on the connection). On weekdays bus 66 runs every 10 min during the day.
Get the live route from Harvard to Roadrunner
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 9 stops, about 12 min. Get off at Cambridge St @ Emery Rd, the stop after Cambridge St @ Franklin St.
- Walk about 11 min to Roadrunner.
Other ways to go
- Walk about 4 min to Eliot St @ Bennett St, then take bus 86 to Market St @ Vineland St, and walk about 6 min: about 23 min.
- Walk about 4 min to Eliot St @ Bennett St, then take bus 66 to Cambridge St @ Lincoln St, then bus 64 to Guest St opp New Balance Way: about 27 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 | 4:57 am | 1:11 am | Every 10 min | About 28 min |
| Friday | 4:57 am | 2:00 am | Every 10 min | About 28 min |
| Saturday | 4:32 am | 2:01 am | Every 11 min | About 29 min |
| Sunday | 6:01 am | 1:06 am | About every 15 min | About 28 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 1:11 am and gets to Roadrunner around 1:20 am, using bus 64. 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 1:06 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 Cambridge St @ Franklin St. The next stop is Cambridge St @ Emery Rd. Start a live trip in Cobblehop and it alerts you before your stop.
- Roadrunner is a concert venue on Guest Street in Brighton, near Boston Landing.
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 Roadrunner: common questions
How do I get from Harvard Square to Roadrunner by public transit?
Walk about 4 min to Eliot St @ Bennett St, then take bus 66 to Cambridge St @ Emery Rd, and walk about 11 min. The trip takes about 28 minutes (25-30 min depending on the connection).
How long does it take to get from Harvard Square to Roadrunner?
About 28 minutes on the main route, or 25-30 minutes depending on the connection. Walking takes about 44 minutes.
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 Roadrunner?
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves Eliot St @ Bennett St at 1:11 am and gets to Roadrunner around 1:20 am, using bus 64. 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 1:06 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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