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How to get fromHarvard to Bostonby train, bus (Greyhound), car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Harvard to Boston by train, bus (Greyhound), car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Littleton/Route 495 to North Stationtrain train Fitchburg Line
    1h 11m
    $26–36
  2. Drive  30.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Harvard to Bostoncar car 30.5 mi
    51 min
    $6–9
  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Ayer MA to Bostonbus bus Greyhound US0256S
    1h 31m
    $24–32
  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Harvard to Bostontaxi taxi 30.5 mi
    51 min
    $95–120

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What companies run services between Harvard, MA, USA and Boston, MA, USA?

MBTA operates a train from Littleton/Route 495 to North Station hourly. Tickets cost $5–12 and the journey takes 1h. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Ayer MA to Boston 5 times a week. Tickets cost $7–12 and the journey takes 1h 20m.

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