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How to get fromHarvard to Bostonby bus, train, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Harvard Town Hall to Rt 2/495 Littleton Stationbus bus Harvard Commuter Shuttle
    2. Take the train from Littleton/Route 495 to North Stationtrain train Fitchburg Line
    2h 6m
    $5–12

  2. Bus, train, line 505 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Harvard Town Hall to Rt 2/495 Littleton Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Littleton/Route 495 to Walthamtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Carter St opp Waltham Station to Lincoln St @ Essex Stbus bus 505
    3h 23m
    $4–15

  3. Drive 30.5 mi

    1. Drive from Harvard to Bostoncar car 30.5 mi
    51 min
    $6–9

  4. Taxi

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

Harvard to Boston by bus and train

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration2h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$5Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 39 mi
  • Duration: 2h 6m

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

There is no direct connection from Harvard to Boston. However, you can take the bus to Rt 2/495 Littleton Station, walk to Littleton/Route 495, then take the train to North Station. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Harvard Town Hall to Lincoln St @ Essex St via Rt 2/495 Littleton Station, Littleton/Route 495, Waltham, and Carter St opp Waltham Station in around 3h 23m.

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