There are 5 ways to get from Bristol to Harvard University by taxi, train, bus, or car
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Taxi, train
best- Take the taxi from Bristol to Providencetaxi
- Take the train from Providence to Bostontrain Northeast Regional
1h 37m$60–660Drive 56.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Bristol to Harvard Universitycar 56.8 mi
1h 25m$11–15Bus
- Take the bus from Fall River to Boston South Stationbus Providence
2h 35m$52–84Train
- Take the train from Fall River Depot to South Stationtrain Fall River/New Bedford Line
2h 15m$48–62Bus via Boston
- Take the bus from Fall River to Bostonbus Bz 0302
2h 40m$52–84
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bristol to Harvard University is to drive which costs $10 - $15 and takes 1h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Bristol to Harvard University is to drive which takes 1h 25m and costs $10 - $15.
No, there is no direct bus from Bristol to Harvard University station. However, there are services departing from Fall River and arriving at Boston South Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Bristol to Harvard University. However, there are services departing from Fall River Depot and arriving at Harvard via South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 15m.
The distance between Bristol and Harvard University is 64 miles. The road distance is 57.1 miles.
The best way to get from Bristol to Harvard University without a car is to taxi and train which takes 1h 37m and costs $55 - $700.
It takes approximately 1h 37m to get from Bristol to Harvard University, including transfers.
Bristol to Harvard University bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Fall River station.
Bristol to Harvard University train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Fall River Depot station.
The best way to get from Bristol to Harvard University is to bus which takes 2h 35m and costs $50 - $85. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $45 - $65 and takes 2h 15m.
What companies run services between Bristol, RI, USA and Harvard University, MA, USA?
Peter Pan Bus Lines operates a bus from Fall River to Boston South Station once daily. Tickets cost $15–40 and the journey takes 1h 55m. Alternatively, MBTA operates a train from Fall River Depot to South Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $10–17 and the journey takes 1h 34m.
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Providence to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $13–29
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Providence to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–14
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $8–14
Train from Fall River Depot to South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10–17
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $10–17
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Providence to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–600
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $10–450
- First Class
- $110–600
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Fall River to Boston South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–40
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Fall River to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–40
- Website
- Peter Pan
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Estimated price
- $45–60
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More Questions & Answers
Bristol to Harvard University bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at Boston South Station.
Bristol to Harvard University train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at South Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bristol to Harvard University is 57 miles. It takes approximately 1h 25m to drive from Bristol to Harvard University.
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