There are 3 ways to get from Harvard to Cambridge by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Harvard Town Hall to Rt 2/495 Littleton Stationbus Harvard Commuter Shuttle
- Take the train from Littleton/Route 495 to Portertrain Fitchburg Line
1h 52m$5–11Drive 28 mi
- Drive from Harvard to Cambridgecar 28 mi
44 min$6–8Taxi
- Take the taxi from Harvard to Cambridgetaxi 28 mi
44 min$85–110
Harvard to Cambridge by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Harvard to Cambridge is to drive which costs $5 - $8 and takes 44 min.
The fastest way to get from Harvard to Cambridge is to drive which takes 44 min and costs $5 - $8.
The distance between Harvard and Cambridge is 36 miles. The road distance is 28.2 miles.
The best way to get from Harvard to Cambridge without a car is to bus and train which takes 1h 52m and costs $5 - $11.
It takes approximately 1h 52m to get from Harvard to Cambridge, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Harvard to Cambridge is 28 miles. It takes approximately 44 min to drive from Harvard to Cambridge.
There are 1469+ hotels available in Cambridge.
What companies run services between Harvard, MA, USA and Cambridge, MA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Harvard to Cambridge. However, you can take the bus to Rt 2/495 Littleton Station, walk to Littleton/Route 495, then take the train to Porter. Alternatively, you can drive from Harvard to Cambridge in around 44 min.
Train from Littleton/Route 495 to Porter
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–11
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $5–11
Bus from Harvard Town Hall to Rt 2/495 Littleton Station
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Montachusett Regional Transit Authority
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Estimated price
- $85–110
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