There are 3 ways to get from Harvard to Tufts University 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
2h 23m$6–16Drive 26.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Harvard to Tufts Universitycar 26.6 mi
42 min$5–7Taxi
- Take the taxi from Harvard to Tufts Universitytaxi 26.6 mi
42 min$85–100
Harvard to Tufts University by bus, train, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Harvard to Tufts University is to drive which costs $4 - $7 and takes 42 min.
The fastest way to get from Harvard to Tufts University is to drive which takes 42 min and costs $4 - $7.
The distance between Harvard and Tufts University is 38 miles. The road distance is 26.8 miles.
The best way to get from Harvard to Tufts University without a car is to bus and train which takes 2h 23m and costs $6 - $16.
It takes approximately 2h 23m to get from Harvard to Tufts University, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Harvard to Tufts University is 27 miles. It takes approximately 42 min to drive from Harvard to Tufts University.
There are 1807+ hotels available in Tufts University.
What companies run services between Harvard, MA, USA and Tufts University, MA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Harvard to Tufts 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 Massachusetts Ave @ Porter Red Line Sta, take the line 96 bus to College Ave @ Dearborn Rd, then walk to Tufts University. Alternatively, you can drive from Harvard to Tufts University in around 42 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
- 42 min
- Estimated price
- $85–100
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