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How to get fromBoston College to Harvardby bus, train, tram, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Boston College to Harvard by bus, train, tram, car, or taxi

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  1. Line 86 bus, line 73 bus, train, bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Chestnut Hill Ave @ Strathmore Rd to 16 Eliot Stbus bus 86
    2. Take the bus from Mt Auburn St @ Story St to Church St @ Lexington Stbus bus 73
    3. Take the train from Waverley to Littleton/Route 495train train
    4. Take the bus from Rt 2/495 Littleton Station to Harvard Town Hallbus bus
    3h 49m
    $7–19

  2. Drive 28 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Boston College to Harvardcar car 28 mi
    47 min
    $6–8

  3. Tram, train

    1. Take the tram from Chestnut Hill to North Stationtram tram D
    2. Take the train from North Station to Littleton/Route 495train train Fitchburg Line
    3h 51m
    $7–14

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Boston College to Harvardtaxi taxi 28 mi
    47 min
    $85–110

Boston College to Harvard by foot, tram, train, and bus

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration3h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$7Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 39.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 49m

What companies run services between Boston College, MA, USA and Harvard, MA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Boston College to Harvard. However, you can walk to Chestnut Hill Ave @ Strathmore Rd, take the line 86 bus to 16 Eliot St, walk to Mt Auburn St @ Story St, take the line 73 bus to Church St @ Lexington St, walk to Waverley, take the train to Littleton/Route 495, walk to Rt 2/495 Littleton Station, then take the bus to Harvard Town Hall. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Boston College to Harvard Town Hall via Chestnut Hill, North Station, North Station, Littleton/Route 495, and Rt 2/495 Littleton Station in around 3h 51m.

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