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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Littleton/Route 495 to Portertrain train Fitchburg Line
    1h 17m
    $29–38
  2. Drive  30.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Harvard to Boston Commoncar car 30.9 mi
    52 min
    $6–9
  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Ayer MA to Bostonbus bus Greyhound US0256S
    1h 45m
    $24–32
  4. Taxi

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

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

MBTA operates a train from Littleton/Route 495 to Porter hourly. Tickets cost $5–11 and the journey takes 46 min. 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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