MBTA 71 bus

Watertown Sq - Harvard Sta via Mt Auburn St

MBTA 71 bus Stop List and Next Departures

The MBTA 71 - Watertown Sq - Harvard Sta via Mt Auburn St bus serves 22 bus stops in the Boston area departing from Harvard / Upper Busway Berth B4 and ending at Watertown Sq Terminal. Scroll down to see upcoming 71 bus times at each stop and the next scheduled 71 bus times will be displayed. The full 71 bus schedule as well as real-time departures can be found in the Transit app.

MBTA Watertown Sq - Harvard Sta via Mt Auburn St map

MBTA 71 bus route map

The MBTA 71 - Watertown Sq - Harvard Sta via Mt Auburn St bus route map is shown above. The route map shows you an overview of all the stops served by the MBTA 71 bus to help you plan your trip on MBTA. Opening the app will allow you to see more detailed information about the route on a map including stop specific alerts, such as stops that have been closed or moved. You can also see the location of vehicles in real-time on the route map so you know when the 71 bus is approaching your stop.

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MBTA 71 bus Service Alerts

Open the Transit app to see more information about any active disruptions that may impact the 71 bus schedule, such as detours, moved stops, trip cancellations, major delays, or other service changes to the bus route. The Transit app also allows you to subscribe to receive notifications for any service alert issued by MBTA so that you can plan your trip around any active or future disruptions.

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MBTA 71 bus Service Frequency

The next 71 bus leaves Harvard / Upper Busway Berth B4 at 12:44 AM, and arrives at Watertown Sq Terminal at 1:02 AM. You can see the frequency of upcoming trips and the exact departure times by opening the Transit app.

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MBTA 71 bus On-Time Performance

75 % on time

75% of riders report that the MBTA 71 bus arrived on time on their previous trip. In the past 30 days, 60 riders reported on the on-time performance of the 71 bus. Compared to other MBTA lines, the 71 bus is ranked 39 out of 180 MBTA lines. These on-time performance stats are user reported and may differ from official MBTA metrics. See more details about on time, late or early departure reports for the 71 by opening the Transit app.

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MBTA 71 bus FAQ

What time does the next MBTA 71 bus depart from Harvard / Upper Busway Berth B4?
The next 71 bus leaves Harvard / Upper Busway Berth B4 at 12:44 AM, and arrives at Watertown Sq Terminal at 1:02 AM. The total trip time for the next MBTA 71 bus is 18 min.
Is the MBTA 71 bus running on time, early or late?
You can track your bus on a map, monitor real-time updates, and see adjustments to the MBTA 71 schedule by downloading the Transit app.
When does the next MBTA 71 bus arrive?
You can see the next MBTA 71 bus times in the app as well as future departure times for the 71 bus.
How many bus stops are there for the MBTA 71 bus?
There are 22 stops on the MBTA 71 bus.
Is the MBTA 71 bus usually crowded?
You can find real-time information on MBTA 71 bus crowding levels in the Transit app (available in select cities or on select trips). You can also see predictions on how crowded the bus will be when it gets to your bus stop.
Is the MBTA 71 bus currently running?
Find out the current status for the MBTA 71 bus in the Transit app.
What is the closest MBTA 71 bus stop to me?
Open the Transit app to see your location on a map and find the closest 71 bus stop to where you are.