There are 3 ways to get from Boston University to Harvard by tram, train, bus, car, or taxi
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Tram, train, bus
best- Take the tram from Boston University East to Government Centertram B
- Take the train from North Station to Littleton/Route 495train
- Take the bus from Rt 2/495 Littleton Station to Harvard Town Hallbus
3h 30m$7–14Drive 30 mi
cheapest- Drive from Boston University to Harvardcar 30 mi
47 min$6–8Taxi
- Take the taxi from Boston University to Harvardtaxi 30 mi
47 min$95–120
Boston University to Harvard by foot, tram, train, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Boston University to Harvard is to drive which costs $5 - $8 and takes 47 min.
The fastest way to get from Boston University to Harvard is to drive which takes 47 min and costs $5 - $8.
The distance between Boston University and Harvard is 43 miles. The road distance is 30.1 miles.
The best way to get from Boston University to Harvard without a car is to tram and train and bus which takes 3h 30m and costs $7 - $15.
It takes approximately 3h 30m to get from Boston University to Harvard, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Boston University to Harvard is 30 miles. It takes approximately 47 min to drive from Boston University to Harvard.
There are 58+ hotels available in Harvard.
What companies run services between Boston University, MA, USA and Harvard, MA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Boston University to Harvard. However, you can walk to Boston University East, take the vehicle to Government Center, walk to North Station, 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 drive from Boston University to Harvard in around 47 min.
- Phone
- +1-617-222-3200
- Website
- mbta.com
Tram from Boston University East to Government Center
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.mbta.com/schedules/subway
- Adult
- $3
Train from North Station to Littleton/Route 495
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–12
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com/guides/world-cup-guide
- Adult
- $5–12
- Website
- mrta.us
Bus from Rt 2/495 Littleton Station to Harvard Town Hall
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://www.mrta.us/
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