There are 5 ways to get from Auburndale (Station) to Harvard Square by train, subway, tram, bus, taxi, or car
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Train, subway
best- Take the train from Auburndale to South Stationtrain Framingham/Worcester Line
- Take the subway from South Station to Harvardsubway Red Line
51 min$5–10Drive 10.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Auburndale (Station) to Harvard Squarecar 10.3 mi
14 min$2–3Tram, line 86 bus
- Take the tram from Riverside to Reservoirtram D
- Take the bus from Reservoir to Harvardbus 86
1h 12m$3–7Line 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 17m$3–9Taxi
- Take the taxi from Auburndale (Station) to Harvard Squaretaxi 10.3 mi
14 min$30–45
Auburndale (Station) to Harvard Square by train, subway, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Auburndale (Station) to Harvard Square is to drive which costs $1 - $3 and takes 14 min.
The fastest way to get from Auburndale (Station) to Harvard Square is to taxi which takes 14 min and costs $30 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Auburndale (Station) to Harvard Square. 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 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Auburndale (Station) to Harvard Square. However, there are services departing from Auburndale and arriving at Harvard via South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 51 min.
The distance between Auburndale (Station) and Harvard Square is 15 miles. The road distance is 10.4 miles.
The best way to get from Auburndale (Station) to Harvard Square without a car is to train and subway which takes 51 min and costs $5 - $11.
It takes approximately 51 min to get from Auburndale (Station) to Harvard Square, including transfers.
Auburndale (Station) to Harvard Square bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Lexington St @ Auburndale Ave station.
Auburndale (Station) to Harvard Square train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Auburndale station.
Auburndale (Station) to Harvard Square bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Carter St opp Waltham Station.
What companies run services between Auburndale (Station), MA, USA and Harvard Square, Middlesex County, MA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Auburndale (Station) to Harvard Square via Lexington St @ Auburndale Ave, Carter St @ Waltham Station, Main St @ Cross St, Watertown Sq Terminal, and Harvard in around 1h 17m.
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
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 (Station) to Harvard Square train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at South Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Auburndale (Station) to Harvard Square is 10 miles. It takes approximately 14 min to drive from Auburndale (Station) to Harvard Square.
There are 1469+ hotels available in Harvard Square.





