There are 3 ways to get from Cambridge to Harvard by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Porter to Littleton/Route 495train Fitchburg Line
- Take the bus from Rt 2/495 Littleton Station to Harvard Town Hallbus Harvard Commuter Shuttle
2h$5–11Drive 28.1 mi
- Drive from Cambridge to Harvardcar 28.1 mi
44 min$6–8Taxi
- Take the taxi from Cambridge to Harvardtaxi 28.1 mi
44 min$85–110
Cambridge to Harvard by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cambridge to Harvard is to drive which costs $5 - $8 and takes 44 min.
The fastest way to get from Cambridge to Harvard is to drive which takes 44 min and costs $5 - $8.
The distance between Cambridge and Harvard is 36 miles. The road distance is 28.2 miles.
The best way to get from Cambridge to Harvard without a car is to train and bus which takes 2h and costs $5 - $11.
It takes approximately 2h to get from Cambridge to Harvard, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Cambridge to Harvard is 28 miles. It takes approximately 44 min to drive from Cambridge to Harvard.
There are 49+ hotels available in Harvard.
What companies run services between Cambridge, MA, USA and Harvard, MA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Cambridge to Harvard. However, you can take the train to Littleton/Route 495, walk to Rt 2/495 Littleton Station, then take the bus to Harvard Town Hall. Alternatively, you can drive from Cambridge to Harvard in around 44 min.
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
Bus from Rt 2/495 Littleton Station to Harvard Town Hall
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Montachusett Regional Transit Authority
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