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

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There are 4 ways to get from Harvard to Boston University 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 34m
    $11–17

  2. Train, line 57 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Littleton/Route 495 to Walthamtrain train Fitchburg Line
    2. Take the bus from Technology Way @ Watertown Yard to Commonwealth Ave @ St Mary's Stbus bus 57
    2h 54m
    $5–20

  3. Drive 30.4 mi

    1. Drive from Harvard to Boston Universitycar car 30.4 mi
    49 min
    $6–8

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Harvard to Boston Universitytaxi taxi 30.4 mi
    49 min
    $95–120

Harvard to Boston University by bus, train, subway, tram, and foot

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration2h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$11Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 42.4 mi
  • Duration: 2h 34m

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

There is no direct connection from Harvard to Boston University. 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, walk to Park Street, take the vehicle to Boston University East, then walk to Boston University. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Harvard Town Hall to Boston University via Rt 2/495 Littleton Station, Littleton/Route 495, Waltham, Carter St @ Waltham Station, Main St @ Cross St, Technology Way @ Watertown Yard, and Commonwealth Ave @ St Mary's St in around 2h 54m.

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