There are 4 ways to get from Freedom Trail to Harvard by train, bus (Greyhound), car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from North Station to Littleton/Route 495train Fitchburg Line
1h 17m$28–38Drive 31.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Freedom Trail to Harvardcar 31.2 mi
48 min$6–8Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Boston to Ayer MAbus Greyhound US0256S
1h 50m$24–32Taxi
- Take the taxi from Freedom Trail to Harvardtaxi 31.2 mi
48 min$95–120
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Freedom Trail to Harvard is to drive which costs $5 - $8 and takes 48 min.
The fastest way to get from Freedom Trail to Harvard is to drive which takes 48 min and costs $5 - $8.
No, there is no direct bus from Freedom Trail to Harvard. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at Ayer MA via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Freedom Trail station to Harvard. However, there are services departing from North Station and arriving at Littleton/Route 495 via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 17m.
The distance between Freedom Trail and Harvard is 38 miles. The road distance is 31.4 miles.
The best way to get from Freedom Trail to Harvard without a car is to train which takes 1h 17m and costs $27 - $40.
It takes approximately 1h 17m to get from Freedom Trail to Harvard, including transfers.
Freedom Trail to Harvard bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Boston station.
Freedom Trail to Harvard train services, operated by MBTA, depart from North Station.
The best way to get from Freedom Trail to Harvard is to train which takes 1h 17m and costs $27 - $40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $24 - $35 and takes 1h 50m.
What companies run services between Freedom Trail, MA, USA and Harvard, MA, USA?
MBTA operates a train from North Station to Littleton/Route 495 hourly. Tickets cost $5–12 and the journey takes 55 min. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Boston to Ayer MA 5 times a week. Tickets cost $8–13 and the journey takes 1h 25m.
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
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Boston to Ayer MA
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $8–13
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Freedom Trail to Harvard bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Ayer MA station.
Freedom Trail to Harvard train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Littleton/Route 495 station.
Yes, the driving distance between Freedom Trail to Harvard is 31 miles. It takes approximately 48 min to drive from Freedom Trail to Harvard.
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