Harvard Square to St. Elizabeth's Medical Center
How to get from Harvard Square to St. Elizabeth's Medical Center on public transit, with the stops, times and the last trip of the night.
Harvard Square to St. Elizabeth's Medical Center
- Bus 66
- Bus 57
- Walk about 4 min to Eliot St @ Bennett StFrom Harvard Square
- Take bus 66Toward Nubian via Allston10 stops, about 13 min
- Walk about 2 min to Cambridge St @ N Beacon StAfter you get off at Brighton Ave @ Cambridge St
- Take bus 57Toward Watertown Yard4 stops, about 4 min
- Get off at Cambridge St @ Elko StThe stop after Cambridge St @ Sparhawk St
Weekdays, fall 2026 schedule · First and last trips
Quick answer: Walk about 4 min to Eliot St @ Bennett St, then take bus 66 to Brighton Ave @ Cambridge St, then bus 57 to Cambridge St @ Elko St. The trip takes about 30 minutes (28-36 min depending on the connection). On weekdays bus 66 runs every 10 min during the day.
Get the live route from Harvard to St. Elizabeth's
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 10 stops, about 13 min. Get off at Brighton Ave @ Cambridge St, the stop after Cambridge St @ Emery Rd.
- Walk about 2 min from Brighton Ave @ Cambridge St to Cambridge St @ N Beacon St.
- At Cambridge St @ N Beacon St, change to bus 57 toward Watertown Yard.
- Ride 4 stops, about 4 min. Get off at Cambridge St @ Elko St, the stop after Cambridge St @ Sparhawk St.
Other ways to go
- Walk about 4 min to Eliot St @ Bennett St, then take bus 86 to Market St @ Arlington St, and walk about 7 min: 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 | 1:05 am | Every 10 min | About 30 min |
| Friday | 4:57 am | 2:00 am | Every 10 min | About 30 min |
| Saturday | 4:32 am | 2:01 am | Every 12 min | About 35 min |
| Sunday | 6:01 am | 1:11 am | About every 15 min | About 30 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 (the least frequent part of the trip).
Late at night
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves Eliot St @ Bennett St at 1:05 am and gets to St. Elizabeth's Medical Center around 1:57 am, using bus 1 and bus 57. 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 1:11 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 Cambridge St @ Sparhawk St. The next stop is Cambridge St @ Elko St. Start a live trip in Cobblehop and it alerts you before your stop.
- St. Elizabeth's Medical Center is on Cambridge Street in Brighton.
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 St. Elizabeth's Medical Center: common questions
How do I get from Harvard Square to St. Elizabeth's Medical Center by public transit?
Walk about 4 min to Eliot St @ Bennett St, then take bus 66 to Brighton Ave @ Cambridge St, then bus 57 to Cambridge St @ Elko St. The trip takes about 30 minutes (28-36 min depending on the connection).
How long does it take to get from Harvard Square to St. Elizabeth's Medical Center?
About 30 minutes on the main route, or 28-36 minutes depending on the connection.
Do I have to change along the way?
Yes, once: at Brighton Ave @ Cambridge St. Walk about 4 min to Eliot St @ Bennett St, then take bus 66 to Brighton Ave @ Cambridge St, then bus 57 to Cambridge St @ Elko St.
How often does bus 66 run?
Every 10 min on weekdays during the day, every 12 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 St. Elizabeth's Medical Center?
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves Eliot St @ Bennett St at 1:05 am and gets to St. Elizabeth's Medical Center around 1:57 am, using bus 1 and bus 57. 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 1:11 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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