There are 4 ways to get from Braintree to Harvard by subway, bus, train, car, or taxi
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Subway, bus
best- Take the subway from Braintree to South Stationsubway Red Line
- Take the bus from Boston to Ayer MAbus Greyhound US0256S
3h 1m$24–35Subway, train
cheapest- Take the subway from Braintree to Portersubway Red Line
- Take the train from Porter to Littleton/Route 495train Fitchburg Line
3h 27m$7–13Drive 43.5 mi
- Drive from Braintree to Harvardcar 43.5 mi
1h 6m$8–12Taxi
- Take the taxi from Braintree to Harvardtaxi 43.5 mi
1h 6m$150–190
Braintree to Harvard by subway, train, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Braintree to Harvard is to drive which costs $7 - $12 and takes 1h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Braintree to Harvard is to drive which takes 1h 6m and costs $7 - $12.
No, there is no direct train from Braintree to Harvard. However, there are services departing from Braintree and arriving at Littleton/Route 495 via Porter. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 27m.
The distance between Braintree and Harvard is 63 miles. The road distance is 43.7 miles.
The best way to get from Braintree to Harvard without a car is to subway and bus which takes 3h 1m and costs $24 - $40.
It takes approximately 3h 1m to get from Braintree to Harvard, including transfers.
Braintree to Harvard train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Braintree station.
Braintree to Harvard train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Porter station.
Yes, the driving distance between Braintree to Harvard is 44 miles. It takes approximately 1h 6m to drive from Braintree to Harvard.
There are 49+ hotels available in Harvard.
What companies run services between Braintree, MA, USA and Harvard, MA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Braintree to Harvard. However, you can take the subway to South Station, walk to Boston, take the bus to Ayer MA, then take the taxi to Harvard. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Braintree to Harvard Town Hall via Porter, Porter, Littleton/Route 495, and Rt 2/495 Littleton Station in around 3h 27m.
Subway from Braintree to South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
Subway from Braintree to Porter
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
Train from Porter to Littleton/Route 495
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–11
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $5–11
- 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
- $6–13
- Website
- Greyhound
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Estimated price
- $150–190
Yellow Cab Brockton
- Phone
- +1-508-583-1234
Boston Cab
- Phone
- +1 617-536-5010
- Website
- bostoncab.us
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