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How to get fromActon to Harvard Universityby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Acton to Harvard University by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from South Acton to Portertrain train Fitchburg Line
    1h 2m
    $15–23

  2. Drive 19.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Acton to Harvard Universitycar car 19.3 mi
    29 min
    $4–6

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Acton, MA - Rt. 119 & 2A to Boston, MA - Copley Squarebus bus Acton/Concord Commuter
    1h 32m
    $18

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Acton to Harvard Universitytaxi taxi 19.3 mi
    29 min
    $60–75

  5. Bus, line 504 bus, line 71 bus

    1. Take the bus from Acton, MA - Rt. 119 & 2A to Boston, MA - Copley Squarebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Saint James Ave @ Dartmouth St to Galen St @ Water Stbus bus 504 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Watertown Sq Terminal to Harvardbus bus 71
    2h 23m
    $14–22

Acton to Harvard University by bus, tram, subway, and foot

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration1h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$18Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 25.3 mi
  • Duration: 1h 2m

What companies run services between Acton, MA, USA and Harvard University, MA, USA?

MBTA operates a train from South Acton to Porter hourly. Tickets cost $4–10 and the journey takes 40 min. Alternatively, Yankee Line operates a bus from Acton, MA - Rt. 119 & 2A to Boston, MA - Copley Square 5 times a week. Tickets cost $12 and the journey takes 1h 5m.

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