There are 4 ways to get from Brandeis University to Harvard University by train, bus, taxi, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Brandeis/Roberts to Portertrain Fitchburg Line
45 min$1–7Line 70 bus, line 71 bus
- Take the bus from Main St @ Everett St to Main St @ Cross Stbus 70
- Take the bus from Watertown Sq Terminal to Harvardbus 71
1h 11m$3–9Taxi
- Take the taxi from Brandeis University to Harvard Universitytaxi 8.7 mi
16 min$29–35Drive 8.7 mi
- Drive from Brandeis University to Harvard Universitycar 8.7 mi
16 min$2–3
Brandeis University to Harvard University by foot and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Brandeis University to Harvard University is to drive which costs $1 - $3 and takes 16 min.
The fastest way to get from Brandeis University to Harvard University is to taxi which takes 16 min and costs $29 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Brandeis University to Harvard University. However, there are services departing from Main St @ Everett St and arriving at Harvard via Watertown Sq Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 11m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Brandeis/Roberts and arriving at Porter. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 17 min.
The distance between Brandeis University and Harvard University is 9 miles. The road distance is 8.7 miles.
The best way to get from Brandeis University to Harvard University without a car is to train which takes 45 min and costs $1 - $7.
The train from Brandeis/Roberts to Porter takes 17 min including transfers and departs hourly.
Brandeis University to Harvard University bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Main St @ Everett St station.
Brandeis University to Harvard University train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Brandeis/Roberts station.
The best way to get from Brandeis University to Harvard University is to train which takes 45 min and costs $1 - $7. Alternatively, you can line 70 bus and line 71 bus, which costs $2 - $10 and takes 1h 11m.
What companies run services between Brandeis University, MA, USA and Harvard University, MA, USA?
MBTA operates a train from Brandeis/Roberts to Porter hourly. Tickets cost $1–7 and the journey takes 17 min. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Brandeis University to Harvard University via Main St @ Everett St, Main St @ Cross St, Watertown Sq Terminal, and Harvard in around 1h 11m.
- Phone
- +1-617-222-3200
- Website
- mbta.com
Train from Brandeis/Roberts to Porter
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–7
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com/guides/world-cup-guide
- Adult
- $1–7
- Phone
- +1-617-222-3200
- Website
- mbta.com
Bus from Main St @ Everett St to Main St @ Cross St
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com/guides/world-cup-guide
Bus from Watertown Sq Terminal to Harvard
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com/guides/world-cup-guide
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More Questions & Answers
Brandeis University to Harvard University bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Main St @ Cross St station.
Brandeis University to Harvard University train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Porter station.
Yes, the driving distance between Brandeis University to Harvard University is 9 miles. It takes approximately 16 min to drive from Brandeis University to Harvard University.
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