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How to get fromCharlestown to Harvard Universityby bus, subway, taxi, or foot

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There are 5 ways to get from Charlestown to Harvard University by bus, subway, taxi, or foot

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  1. Line 109 bus

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    1. Take the bus from Alford St @ MBTA Charlestown Garage to Kirkland St @ Kirkland Placebus bus 109
    24 min
    $1–5

  2. Subway

    1. Take the subway from Community College to Downtown Crossingsubway subway Orange Line
    2. Take the subway from Downtown Crossing to Harvardsubway subway Red Line
    26 min
    $2

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Charlestown to Harvard Universitytaxi taxi 3.3 mi
    8 min
    $12–16

  4. Walk

    1. Take the walk from Charlestown to Harvard Universitywalk walk 3.2 mi
    1h 1m

  5. Line 93 bus, line 109 bus

    1. Take the bus from Bunker Hill St @ Polk St to Sullivan Squarebus bus 93
    2. Take the bus from Sullivan Square to Kirkland St @ Kirkland Placebus bus 109
    37 min
    $2–4

Charlestown to Harvard University by bus and foot

Calendar654Weekly Services
Duration24 minAverage Duration
Ticket$1Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3.2 mi
  • Duration: 24 min

What companies run services between Charlestown, MA, USA and Harvard University, MA, USA?

MBTA operates a bus from Alford St @ MBTA Charlestown Garage to Kirkland St @ Kirkland Place every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $1–5 and the journey takes 19 min. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Community College to Harvard University via Downtown Crossing and Harvard in around 26 min.

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