There are 3 ways to get from Boston University to Harvard University by tram, subway, taxi, or foot
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Tram, subway
best- Take the tram from Boston University Central to Park Streettram B
- Take the subway from Park Street to Harvardsubway Red Line
42 min$5Taxi
- Take the taxi from Boston University to Harvard Universitytaxi 2.9 mi
8 min$11–14Walk
- Take the walk from Boston University to Harvard Universitywalk 2.3 mi
45 min
Boston University to Harvard University by foot, tram, and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Boston University to Harvard University is to tram and subway which costs $6 and takes 42 min.
The fastest way to get from Boston University to Harvard University is to taxi which takes 8 min and costs $11 - $14.
No, there is no direct train from Boston University to Harvard University. However, there are services departing from Boston University Central and arriving at Harvard via Park Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 42 min.
The distance between Boston University and Harvard University is 6 miles.
The best way to get from Boston University to Harvard University without a car is to tram and subway which takes 42 min and costs $6.
It takes approximately 42 min to get from Boston University to Harvard University, including transfers.
Boston University to Harvard University train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Boston University Central station.
Boston University to Harvard University train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Park Street station.
There are 1764+ hotels available in Harvard University.
What companies run services between Boston University, MA, USA and Harvard University, MA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Boston University to Harvard University. However, you can walk to Boston University Central, take the vehicle to Park Street, walk to Park Street, take the subway to Harvard, then walk to Harvard University. Alternatively, you can then take the taxi to Harvard University.
Tram from Boston University Central to Park Street
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
Subway from Park Street to Harvard
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
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