Bus 71 route
Route stops
48 stops • 3 directions
- Aberdeen Ave @ Mt Auburn St
- Mt Auburn St opp Brattle St
- Mt Auburn St @ Coolidge Ave
- Mt Auburn St opp Traill St
- Mt Auburn St @ Mt Auburn Hospital
- Mt Auburn St @ Brewer St
- Mt Auburn St @ University Rd
- Watertown Sq Terminal
- Mt Auburn St @ Main St
- Mt Auburn St @ Patten St
- Mt Auburn St @ Parker St
- Mt Auburn St @ Franklin St
- Mt Auburn St @ Walnut St
- Mt Auburn St @ Boylston St
- Mt Auburn St @ Winthrop St
- Mt Auburn St @ School St
- Mt Auburn St @ Adams St
- Mt Auburn St @ Bigelow Ave
- Mt Auburn St opp Keenan St
- Mt Auburn St @ Ralph Piteri Terr
- Mt Auburn St opp Homer Ave
- Mt Auburn St opp Brattle St
- Mt Auburn St @ Coolidge Ave
- Mt Auburn St opp Traill St
- Mt Auburn St @ Mt Auburn Hospital
- Mt Auburn St @ Brewer St
- Mt Auburn St @ University Rd
- Harvard
- Mt Auburn St @ Story St
- Mt Auburn St @ Ash St
- Mt Auburn St @ Traill St
- Mt Auburn St opp Coolidge Ave
- Mt Auburn St @ Brattle St
- Mt Auburn St @ Homer Ave
- Mt Auburn St @ Saint Marys St
- Mt Auburn St @ Keenan St
- Mt Auburn St @ Kimball Rd
- Mt Auburn St @ Upland Rd
- Mt Auburn St @ Winsor Ave
- Mt Auburn St @ Adams Ave
- Mt Auburn St @ Amherst Rd
- Mt Auburn St @ Bates Rd E
- Mt Auburn St @ Russell Ave
- Mt Auburn St @ Marshall St
- Mt Auburn St @ Summer St
- Mt Auburn St @ Main St
- Watertown Sq Terminal
- Harvard
Route map

Common Questions About This Route
We've gathered all the essentials based on open data. Straight answers to the questions people ask most often.What number is assigned to this route?
Route number is 71. Remember it—the number stays the same everywhere: on the stop display, in apps, on the vehicle itself. Look for 71 specifically. If you're not sure you found the right stop, just ask someone nearby: 'Does bus 71 stop here?'
Where does bus #71 run?
This route serves the Boston (USA) region. In larger metro areas, routes can pass through several districts or towns. To know for sure if it works for you, pull up the route map and check the key stops and direction.
Who's the official operator?
Operator is Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority. This is the official company responsible for the route. If you run into problems (rude driver, breakdown, dirty vehicle, delays)—contact them. It helps to note the time, direction, and route number—makes your complaint more specific and gets handled faster. Contact info is usually on the company website or in transit apps.
Which transit system does it belong to?
This route is part of the 'MBTA' transit system. Within one network, payment and transfer rules are often consistent. Terms can differ though, so check current fares and payment methods in up-to-date sources before your trip.
What color is the route on maps?
On transit maps this route is marked in #FFC72C. Color helps you spot the line quickly and tell it apart from others. In some cities the line color appears on stop signs or even on the vehicles themselves. The exact shade might vary between sources—go by route number and endpoints instead.
Additional Route Information
71 Inbound: Aberdeen Ave => Harvard Square
Reference
71
Origin
Aberdeen Ave
Destination
Harvard Square
Route network
MBTA
Network (short)
MBTA
Operator
Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
Color
#FFC72C
71 Inbound: Watertown Square => Harvard Station
Reference
71
Origin
Watertown Square
Destination
Harvard Station
Description
Route 71 Inbound
Route network
MBTA
Network (short)
MBTA
Operator
Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
Opening hours
Mo-Fr 05:13-01:39, Sa 05:13-01:33, Su 06:30-00:55
Color
#FFC72C
Wheelchair accessibility
71 Outbound: Harvard Station => Watertown Square
Reference
71
Origin
Harvard Station
Destination
Watertown Square
Description
Route 71 Outbound
Route network
MBTA
Network (short)
MBTA
Operator
Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
Opening hours
Mo-Fr 04:51-01:24, Sa 04:57-01:19, Su 07:04-01:19
Color
#FFC72C
Wheelchair accessibility
Quick overview
Explore the bus 71 route in Boston (USA). 3 directions, 48 stops, and an interactive route map available in one place.
Data source
The data is obtained from open sources and may contain inaccuracies. Route information is updated regularly.
