What is the cheapest way to get from Boston College to Harvard University?

The cheapest way to get from Boston College to Harvard University is to line 86 bus which costs $1 - $5 and takes 52 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Boston College to Harvard University?

The fastest way to get from Boston College to Harvard University is to taxi which takes 13 min and costs $17 - $21.

Is there a direct bus between Boston College and Harvard University?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Chestnut Hill Ave @ Strathmore Rd and arriving at Harvard. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 24 min.

Is there a direct train between Boston College and Harvard University?

No, there is no direct train from Boston College to Harvard University. However, there are services departing from Chestnut Hill and arriving at Harvard via Park Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 8m.

How far is it from Boston College to Harvard University?

The distance between Boston College and Harvard University is 5 miles.

How do I travel from Boston College to Harvard University without a car?

The best way to get from Boston College to Harvard University without a car is to line 86 bus which takes 52 min and costs $1 - $5.

How long does it take to get from Boston College to Harvard University?

The line 86 bus from Chestnut Hill Ave @ Strathmore Rd to Harvard takes 24 min including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.

Where do I catch the Boston College to Harvard University bus from?

Boston College to Harvard University bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Chestnut Hill Ave @ Strathmore Rd station.

Where do I catch the Boston College to Harvard University train from?

Boston College to Harvard University train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Chestnut Hill station.

Where does the Boston College to Harvard University bus arrive?

Boston College to Harvard University bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Harvard station.

Where does the Boston College to Harvard University train arrive?

Boston College to Harvard University train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Park Street station.

Where can I stay near Harvard University?

There are 1759+ hotels available in Harvard University.

Boston College to Harvard University - 5 ways to travel via line 86 bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Boston College to Harvard University by bus, tram, subway, taxi, or foot

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Line 86 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Chestnut Hill Ave @ Strathmore Rd to Harvardbus 86
52 min
$1–5
Tram, subway
1. Take the tram from Chestnut Hill to Park Streettram D
2. Take the subway from Park Street to Harvardsubway Red Line
1h 8m
$5
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Boston College to Harvard Universitytaxi 4.8 mi
13 min
$17–21
Walk
1. Take the foot from Boston College to Harvard Universitywalk 4.6 mi
1h 28m
Tram
1. Take the tram from Boston College to Park Streettram B
1h 13m
$5

Boston College to Harvard University by foot, tram, and subway

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1h 8mAverage Duration

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Distance: 5.1 mi
Duration: 52 min

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

MBTA operates a bus from Chestnut Hill Ave @ Strathmore Rd to Harvard every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $1–5 and the journey takes 24 min. Alternatively, MBTA operates a vehicle from Boston College to Park Street every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 45 min.

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