There are 5 ways to get from Halifax to Harvard University by train, bus, car, taxi, or subway
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Train
best- Take the train from Halifax to South Stationtrain Kingston Line
1h 22m$23–32Drive 33.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Halifax to Harvard Universitycar 33.8 mi
56 min$7–9Line 12 bus, line 23 bus, line 1 bus
- Take the bus from BAT Centre to Ashmont Station OBbus 12 / ...
- Take the bus from Ashmont to Nubianbus 23 / ...
- Take the bus from Nubian to Massachusetts Ave opp Holyoke Stbus 1
2h 42m$45–58Taxi
- Take the taxi from Halifax to Harvard Universitytaxi 33.8 mi
56 min$120–150Train, subway
- Take the train from Halifax to Quincy Centertrain Kingston Line
- Take the subway from Quincy Center to Harvardsubway Red Line
1h 24m$21–31
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Halifax to Harvard University is to drive which costs $6 - $9 and takes 56 min.
The fastest way to get from Halifax to Harvard University is to drive which takes 56 min and costs $6 - $9.
No, there is no direct bus from Halifax to Harvard University. However, there are services departing from BAT Centre and arriving at Massachusetts Ave opp Holyoke St via Ashmont and Nubian. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Halifax to Harvard University. However, there are services departing from Halifax and arriving at Harvard via South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 22m.
The distance between Halifax and Harvard University is 36 miles. The road distance is 34 miles.
The best way to get from Halifax to Harvard University without a car is to train which takes 1h 22m and costs $23 - $35.
It takes approximately 1h 22m to get from Halifax to Harvard University, including transfers.
Halifax to Harvard University bus services, operated by Brockton Area Transit Authority, depart from BAT Centre station.
Halifax to Harvard University train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Halifax station.
The best way to get from Halifax to Harvard University is to train which takes 1h 22m and costs $23 - $35. Alternatively, you can line 12 bus and line 23 bus and line 1 bus, which costs $45 - $60 and takes 2h 42m.
What companies run services between Halifax, MA, USA and Harvard University, MA, USA?
MBTA operates a train from Halifax to South Station every 2 hours. Tickets cost $5–11 and the journey takes 53 min. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Halifax to Harvard University via BAT Centre, Ashmont, Nubian, and Massachusetts Ave opp Holyoke St in around 2h 42m.
Train from Halifax to South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $5–11
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $5–11
Train from Halifax to Quincy Center
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $3–10
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–10
Subway from Quincy Center to Harvard
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- +1 508 588-1000
- Website
- Brockton Area Transit Authority
Bus from BAT Centre to Ashmont Station OB
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Brockton Area Transit Authority
Bus from Ashmont to Nubian
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 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
Halifax to Harvard University bus services, operated by Brockton Area Transit Authority, arrive at Ashmont Station OB.
Halifax to Harvard University train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at South Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Halifax to Harvard University is 34 miles. It takes approximately 56 min to drive from Halifax to Harvard University.
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