Harvard Square to Wollaston Beach
Plain directions from Harvard Square to Wollaston Beach, checked against the fall 2026 MBTA schedule.
Harvard Square to Wollaston Beach
- Red Line
- Bus 211
- Take the Red LineFrom Harvard, toward Braintree10 stops, about 27 min
- Change at North Quincy
- Take bus 211Toward Squantum4 stops, about 4 min
- Get off at E Squantum St @ Appleton StThe stop after E Squantum St @ Faxon Rd.
- Walk about 11 min to Wollaston Beach
Weekdays, fall 2026 schedule · First and last trips
Quick answer: Take the Red Line toward Braintree to North Quincy, then bus 211 to E Squantum St @ Appleton St, and walk about 11 min. The trip takes about 52 minutes (49-57 min depending on the connection). On weekdays bus 211 runs about every 40 min during the day.
Get the live route from Harvard to Wollaston Beach
Step by step
- At Harvard, take the Red Line toward Braintree.
- Ride 10 stops, about 27 min. Get off at North Quincy, the stop after JFK/UMass.
- At North Quincy, change to bus 211 toward Squantum.
- Ride 4 stops, about 4 min. Get off at E Squantum St @ Appleton St, the stop after E Squantum St @ Faxon Rd..
- Walk about 11 min to Wollaston Beach.
Other ways to go
- Take the Red Line toward Braintree to North Quincy, then bus 217 to Billings Rd @ Vassal St, and walk about 7 min: about 52 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 | 5:28 am | 12:30 am | About every 40 min | About 52 min |
| Friday | 5:28 am | 1:22 am | About every 40 min | About 52 min |
| Saturday | 5:29 am | 1:22 am | About once an hour | About 56 min |
| Sunday | 6:14 am | 12:28 am | About once an hour | About 55 min |
First and last trip are when the first train of the trip leaves Harvard, on the fall 2026 schedule. "How often" is for bus 211 (the least frequent part of the trip).
Late at night
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves Harvard at 12:30 am and gets to Wollaston Beach around 1:16 am, using Red Line. On Friday nights it runs later: the last trip leaves at 1:22 am. On Saturday nights the last trip leaves at 1:22 am, and on Sunday nights at 12:28 am. Late at night, ask Cobblehop for the last trip. It checks live times and tells you when to leave.
Tips for this trip
- Check the Red Line branch. Trains to Ashmont don't go to North Quincy. Look for Braintree on the train sign.
- Know your stop. Get to the door after E Squantum St @ Faxon Rd.. The next stop is E Squantum St @ Appleton St. Start a live trip in Cobblehop and it alerts you before your stop.
- Changing at North Quincy. You don't leave the station. Follow the signs for bus 211.
- Wollaston Beach runs along Quincy Shore Drive in Quincy.
Step-free access
MBTA data lists every station on this route (Harvard and North Quincy) as accessible. North Quincy has 6 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 Wollaston Beach: common questions
How do I get from Harvard Square to Wollaston Beach by public transit?
Take the Red Line toward Braintree to North Quincy, then bus 211 to E Squantum St @ Appleton St, and walk about 11 min. The trip takes about 52 minutes (49-57 min depending on the connection).
How long does it take to get from Harvard Square to Wollaston Beach?
About 52 minutes on the main route, or 49-57 minutes depending on the connection.
Do I have to change along the way?
Yes, once: at North Quincy. Take the Red Line toward Braintree to North Quincy, then bus 211 to E Squantum St @ Appleton St, and walk about 11 min.
How often does bus 211 run?
About every 40 min on weekdays during the day, about once an hour on Saturdays and about once an hour on Sundays, on the fall 2026 schedule.
What time is the last train from Harvard Square to Wollaston Beach?
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves Harvard at 12:30 am and gets to Wollaston Beach around 1:16 am, using Red Line. On Friday nights it runs later: the last trip leaves at 1:22 am. On Saturday nights the last trip leaves at 1:22 am, and on Sunday nights at 12:28 am.
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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 211
- MBTA: Harvard station
- MBTA: North Quincy 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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