86

Alerts

• Service Change Upcoming

  Starting December 15, Route 86 will be permanently shortened to run from Reservoir to Harvard. It will no longer continue to Sullivan. Riders traveling from Harvard to Sullivan can use Route 109. Learn more: MBTA.com/86
  

  Changes on December 15:
  • Route 86 will run more frequently during midday, evenings, and weekends.
  • It will run from 5 AM to 1 AM daily.
  • Route 86 will be shortened to run from Reservoir to Harvard in Cambridge. It will no longer continue north to Sullivan.
  • Riders traveling from Harvard to Sullivan can use Route 109, which will replace Route 86 on this part of Washington Street.
  • Route 109 will be upgraded to a Frequent Bus Route, with service every 15 minutes or better.
  • Riders can transfer at Harvard towards Sullivan in the Upper Busway, and transfer towards Reservoir at street level at Eliot St and Bennett St.

  Updated: 10/17/2024 12:22 PM EDT
• Stop Closure Upcoming

  The following stop will be closed on Monday, Dec 2, 2024 due to construction: Harvard Sq @ Garden St - Dawes Island. Bus Route 66 Riders: please board at Waterhouse St @ Mass Ave. Bus Route 86 Riders: please board at Eliot St @ Bennett St.
  Affected routes:
  66
  86

  Updated: 11/20/2024 11:22 AM EST