There are 4 ways to get from Boston to Harvard by train, bus (Greyhound), car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from North Station to Littleton/Route 495train Fitchburg Line
1h 5m$29–39Drive 30.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Boston to Harvardcar 30.9 mi
50 min$6–9Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Boston to Ayer MAbus Greyhound US0256S
1h 36m$23–31Taxi
- Take the taxi from Boston to Harvardtaxi 30.9 mi
50 min$95–120
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Boston to Harvard is to drive which costs $5 - $9 and takes 50 min.
The fastest way to get from Boston to Harvard is to drive which takes 50 min and costs $5 - $9.
No, there is no direct bus from Boston to Harvard. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at Ayer MA via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Boston station to Harvard. However, there are services departing from North Station and arriving at Littleton/Route 495 via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 5m.
The distance between Boston and Harvard is 38 miles. The road distance is 31.1 miles.
The best way to get from Boston to Harvard without a car is to train which takes 1h 5m and costs $28 - $40.
It takes approximately 1h 5m to get from Boston to Harvard, including transfers.
Boston to Harvard bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Boston station.
Boston to Harvard train services, operated by MBTA, depart from North Station.
The best way to get from Boston to Harvard is to train which takes 1h 5m and costs $28 - $40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $23 - $35 and takes 1h 36m.
What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and Harvard, MA, USA?
MBTA operates a train from North Station to Littleton/Route 495 hourly. Tickets cost $5–12 and the journey takes 55 min. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Boston to Ayer MA 5 times a week. Tickets cost $7–12 and the journey takes 1h 25m.
Train from North Station to Littleton/Route 495
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–12
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $5–12
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Boston to Ayer MA
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $7–12
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Boston to Harvard bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Ayer MA station.
Boston to Harvard train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Littleton/Route 495 station.
Yes, the driving distance between Boston to Harvard is 31 miles. It takes approximately 50 min to drive from Boston to Harvard.
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