There are 5 ways to get from Harvard Square to Boston Marriott Newton by train, bus, tram, taxi, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Porter to Brandeis/Robertstrain Fitchburg Line
1h 11m$11–20Drive 8.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Harvard Square to Boston Marriott Newtoncar 8.2 mi
15 min$2–3Line 86 bus, tram
- Take the bus from Harvard Sq @ Garden St - Dawes Island to Reservoirbus 86
- Take the tram from Reservoir to Riversidetram D
1h 16m$5–7Line 71 bus, line 70 bus, line 505 bus
- Take the bus from Harvard to Watertown Sq Terminalbus 71
- Take the bus from Main St @ Merchants Row to Carter St @ Waltham Stationbus 70
- Take the bus from Carter St opp Waltham Station to Lexington St @ Freeman Stbus 505 / ...
1h 54m$3–9Taxi
- Take the taxi from Harvard Square to Boston Marriott Newtontaxi 8.2 mi
15 min$28–35
Harvard Square to Boston Marriott Newton by foot and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Harvard Square to Boston Marriott Newton is to drive which costs $1 - $3 and takes 15 min.
The fastest way to get from Harvard Square to Boston Marriott Newton is to taxi which takes 15 min and costs $28 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Harvard Square to Boston Marriott Newton. However, there are services departing from Harvard and arriving at Lexington St @ Freeman St via Main St @ Merchants Row and Carter St opp Waltham Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Harvard Square to Boston Marriott Newton. However, there are services departing from Harvard and arriving at Brandeis/Roberts via Porter. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 11m.
The distance between Harvard Square and Boston Marriott Newton is 11 miles. The road distance is 8.2 miles.
The best way to get from Harvard Square to Boston Marriott Newton without a car is to train which takes 1h 11m and costs $11 - $21.
It takes approximately 1h 11m to get from Harvard Square to Boston Marriott Newton, including transfers.
Harvard Square to Boston Marriott Newton bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Harvard station.
Harvard Square to Boston Marriott Newton train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Porter station.
The best way to get from Harvard Square to Boston Marriott Newton is to train which takes 1h 11m and costs $11 - $21. Alternatively, you can line 71 bus and line 70 bus and line 505 bus, which costs $2 - $10 and takes 1h 54m.
What companies run services between Harvard Square, Middlesex County, MA, USA and Boston Marriott Newton, MA, USA?
MBTA operates a train from Porter to Brandeis/Roberts hourly. Tickets cost $1–7 and the journey takes 15 min. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Harvard Square to Boston Marriott Newton via Harvard, Watertown Sq Terminal, Main St @ Merchants Row, Carter St opp Waltham Station, and Lexington St @ Freeman St in around 1h 54m.
Train from Porter to Brandeis/Roberts
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–7
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $1–7
Tram from Reservoir to Riverside
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
Bus from Harvard Sq @ Garden St - Dawes Island to Reservoir
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
Bus from Harvard to Watertown Sq Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
Bus from Main St @ Merchants Row to Carter St @ Waltham Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
Bus from Carter St opp Waltham Station to Lexington St @ Freeman St
- Ave. Duration
- 12 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
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Booking & Getting There
Harvard Square to Boston Marriott Newton bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Watertown Sq Terminal station.
Harvard Square to Boston Marriott Newton train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Brandeis/Roberts station.
Yes, the driving distance between Harvard Square to Boston Marriott Newton is 8 miles. It takes approximately 15 min to drive from Harvard Square to Boston Marriott Newton.
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