There are 3 ways to get from Brown University to Harvard by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Providence to Bostonbus Greyhound US0230
- Take the bus from Boston to Ayer MAbus Greyhound US0256S
3h 55m$30–47Drive 55.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Brown University to Harvardcar 55.1 mi
1h 7m$11–15Train
- Take the train from Providence to Bostontrain Northeast Regional
- Take the train from North Station to Littleton/Route 495train Fitchburg Line
4h 7m$16–571
Brown University to Harvard by foot, train, subway, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Brown University to Harvard is to drive which costs $10 - $15 and takes 1h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Brown University to Harvard is to drive which takes 1h 7m and costs $10 - $15.
No, there is no direct bus from Brown University to Harvard. However, there are services departing from Providence and arriving at Ayer MA via Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Brown University to Harvard. However, there are services departing from Providence and arriving at Littleton/Route 495 via Back Bay and North Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 7m.
The distance between Brown University and Harvard is 97 miles. The road distance is 55.4 miles.
The best way to get from Brown University to Harvard without a car is to bus which takes 3h 55m and costs $29 - $50.
It takes approximately 3h 55m to get from Brown University to Harvard, including transfers.
Brown University to Harvard bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Providence station.
Brown University to Harvard train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Providence station.
The best way to get from Brown University to Harvard is to bus which takes 3h 55m and costs $29 - $50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $15 - $600 and takes 4h 7m.
What companies run services between Brown University, RI, USA and Harvard, MA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Brown University to Harvard via Providence, Boston, and Ayer MA in around 3h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Brown University to Harvard Town Hall via Providence, Boston, Back Bay, North Station, North Station, Littleton/Route 495, and Rt 2/495 Littleton Station in around 4h 7m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Providence to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $13–28
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Providence to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–14
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $7–14
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
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Providence to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–600
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $9–440
- First Class
- $100–600
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Providence to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $6–13
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Boston to Ayer MA
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–14
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Providence to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–12
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Brown University to Harvard bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Boston station.
Brown University to Harvard train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Boston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Brown University to Harvard is 55 miles. It takes approximately 1h 7m to drive from Brown University to Harvard.
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