There are 6 ways to get from Auburndale to Harvard University by train, subway, tram, bus, taxi, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, subway
best- Take the train from Auburndale to South Stationtrain Framingham/Worcester Line
- Take the subway from South Station to Harvardsubway Red Line
53 min$5–10Drive 7.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Auburndale to Harvard Universitycar 7.6 mi
15 min$2Tram, line 86 bus
- Take the tram from Riverside to Reservoirtram D
- Take the bus from Reservoir to Harvardbus 86
1h 2m$3–7Taxi
- Take the taxi from Auburndale to Harvard Universitytaxi 7.6 mi
15 min$26–32Line 505 bus, line 71 bus
- Take the bus from Lexington St @ Auburndale Ave to Carter St opp Waltham Stationbus 505 / ...
- Take the bus from Watertown Sq Terminal to Harvardbus 71
1h 15m$3–9Tram
- Take the tram from Riverside to Union Squaretram D
1h 32m$3
Auburndale to Harvard University by train, subway, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Auburndale to Harvard University is to drive which costs $1 - $2 and takes 15 min.
The fastest way to get from Auburndale to Harvard University is to taxi which takes 15 min and costs $26 - $32.
No, there is no direct bus from Auburndale to Harvard University. However, there are services departing from Lexington St @ Auburndale Ave and arriving at Harvard via Carter St @ Waltham Station and Watertown Sq Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 15m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Riverside and arriving at Union Square. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 5m.
The distance between Auburndale and Harvard University is 15 miles. The road distance is 7.7 miles.
The best way to get from Auburndale to Harvard University without a car is to train and subway which takes 53 min and costs $5 - $11.
It takes approximately 53 min to get from Auburndale to Harvard University, including transfers.
Auburndale to Harvard University bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Lexington St @ Auburndale Ave station.
Auburndale to Harvard University train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Auburndale station.
Auburndale to Harvard University bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Carter St opp Waltham Station.
What companies run services between Auburndale, MA, USA and Harvard University, MA, USA?
You can take a bus from Lexington St @ Auburndale Ave to Harvard University via Carter St @ Waltham Station, Main St @ Cross St, Watertown Sq Terminal, and Harvard in around 1h 15m. Alternatively, MBTA operates a vehicle from Riverside to Union Square every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 1h 5m.
Train from Auburndale to South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–8
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–8
Subway from South Station to Harvard
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
Tram from Riverside to Reservoir
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
Tram from Riverside to Union Square
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
Bus from Reservoir to Harvard
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
Bus from Lexington St @ Auburndale Ave to Carter St opp Waltham Station
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
Bus from Watertown Sq Terminal to Harvard
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
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More Questions & Answers
Auburndale to Harvard University train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at South Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Auburndale to Harvard University is 8 miles. It takes approximately 15 min to drive from Auburndale to Harvard University.
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