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How to get fromHarvard to Boston Commonby bus, train, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Harvard to Boston Common 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 Portertrain train Fitchburg Line
    2h 12m
    $8–14

  2. Train, line 505 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Littleton/Route 495 to Walthamtrain train Fitchburg Line
    2. Take the bus from Carter St opp Waltham Station to Lincoln St @ Essex Stbus bus 505
    3h 34m
    $4–15

  3. Drive 30.9 mi

    1. Drive from Harvard to Boston Commoncar car 30.9 mi
    52 min
    $6–9

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Harvard to Boston Commontaxi taxi 30.9 mi
    52 min
    $95–120

Harvard to Boston Common by bus, train, subway, and foot

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration2h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$8Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 40 mi
  • Duration: 2h 12m

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

There is no direct connection from Harvard to Boston Common. However, you can take the bus to Rt 2/495 Littleton Station, walk to Littleton/Route 495, take the train to Porter, walk to Porter, take the subway to Park Street, then walk to Boston Common. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Harvard Town Hall to Boston Common via Rt 2/495 Littleton Station, Littleton/Route 495, Waltham, Carter St opp Waltham Station, and Lincoln St @ Essex St in around 3h 34m.

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