There are 4 ways to get from Ashmont (Station) to Harvard University by subway, bus, taxi, or car
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Subway
best- Take the subway from Ashmont to Harvardsubway Red Line
34 min$3Line 23 bus, line 1 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Ashmont to Nubianbus 23 / ...
- Take the bus from Nubian to Massachusetts Ave opp Holyoke Stbus 1
1h 24m$2–4Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ashmont (Station) to Harvard Universitytaxi 8 mi
20 min$27–35Drive 8 mi
- Drive from Ashmont (Station) to Harvard Universitycar 8 mi
20 min$2–3
Ashmont (Station) to Harvard University by subway and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ashmont (Station) to Harvard University is to drive which costs $1 - $3 and takes 20 min.
The fastest way to get from Ashmont (Station) to Harvard University is to taxi which takes 20 min and costs $27 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Ashmont (Station) to Harvard University. However, there are services departing from Ashmont and arriving at Massachusetts Ave opp Holyoke St via Nubian. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 24m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Ashmont and arriving at Harvard. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 29 min.
The distance between Ashmont (Station) and Harvard University is 10 miles. The road distance is 8.1 miles.
The best way to get from Ashmont (Station) to Harvard University without a car is to subway which takes 34 min and costs $3.
The subway from Ashmont to Harvard takes 29 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.
Ashmont (Station) to Harvard University bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Ashmont station.
Ashmont (Station) to Harvard University train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Ashmont station.
Ashmont (Station) to Harvard University bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Nubian station.
What companies run services between Ashmont (Station), MA, USA and Harvard University, MA, USA?
MBTA operates a subway from Ashmont to Harvard every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 29 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ashmont to Harvard University via Nubian and Massachusetts Ave opp Holyoke St in around 1h 24m.
Subway from Ashmont to Harvard
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
Bus from Ashmont to Nubian
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
Bus from Nubian to Massachusetts Ave opp Holyoke St
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
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More Questions & Answers
Ashmont (Station) to Harvard University train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Harvard station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ashmont (Station) to Harvard University is 8 miles. It takes approximately 20 min to drive from Ashmont (Station) to Harvard University.
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