There are 4 ways to get from Forest Hills Station (MBTA) to Harvard Station by subway, bus, taxi, or car
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Subway
best- Take the subway from Forest Hills to Downtown Crossingsubway Orange Line
- Take the subway from Downtown Crossing to Harvardsubway Red Line
31 min$2Line 42 bus, line 1 bus
- Take the bus from Forest Hills to Nubianbus 42
- Take the bus from Nubian to Massachusetts Ave opp Holyoke Stbus 1
1h 3m$2–4Taxi
- Take the taxi from Forest Hills Station (MBTA) to Harvard Stationtaxi 6 mi
15 min$21–26Drive 6 mi
- Drive from Forest Hills Station (MBTA) to Harvard Stationcar 6 mi
15 min$2
Forest Hills Station (MBTA) to Harvard Station by subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Forest Hills Station (MBTA) to Harvard Station is to drive which costs $1 - $2 and takes 15 min.
The fastest way to get from Forest Hills Station (MBTA) to Harvard Station is to taxi which takes 15 min and costs $21 - $26.
No, there is no direct bus from Forest Hills Station (MBTA) to Harvard Station. However, there are services departing from Forest Hills and arriving at Massachusetts Ave opp Holyoke St via Nubian. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Forest Hills Station (MBTA) to Harvard Station. However, there are services departing from Forest Hills and arriving at Harvard via Downtown Crossing. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31 min.
The distance between Forest Hills Station (MBTA) and Harvard Station is 9 miles. The road distance is 6 miles.
The best way to get from Forest Hills Station (MBTA) to Harvard Station without a car is to subway which takes 31 min and costs $3.
It takes approximately 31 min to get from Forest Hills Station (MBTA) to Harvard Station, including transfers.
Forest Hills Station (MBTA) to Harvard Station bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Forest Hills station.
Forest Hills Station (MBTA) to Harvard Station train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Forest Hills station.
Forest Hills Station (MBTA) to Harvard Station bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Nubian station.
What companies run services between Forest Hills Station (MBTA), MA, USA and Harvard Station, MA, USA?
You can take a subway from Forest Hills to Harvard via Downtown Crossing in around 31 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Forest Hills to Massachusetts Ave opp Holyoke St via Nubian in around 1h 3m.
Subway from Forest Hills to Downtown Crossing
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
Subway from Downtown Crossing to Harvard
- Ave. Duration
- 12 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $0
Bus from Forest Hills to Nubian
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
Bus from Nubian to Massachusetts Ave opp Holyoke St
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
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More Questions & Answers
Forest Hills Station (MBTA) to Harvard Station train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Downtown Crossing station.
Yes, the driving distance between Forest Hills Station (MBTA) to Harvard Station is 6 miles. It takes approximately 15 min to drive from Forest Hills Station (MBTA) to Harvard Station.
There are 1762+ hotels available in Harvard Station.

