There are 3 ways to get from Harvard Square to Walden Pond by train, taxi, or car
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The cheapest way to get from Harvard Square to Walden Pond is to drive which costs $2 - $4 and takes 22 min.
The fastest way to get from Harvard Square to Walden Pond is to taxi which takes 22 min and costs $45 - $55.
No, there is no direct train from Harvard Square to Walden Pond. However, there are services departing from Harvard and arriving at Lincoln via Porter. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 23m.
The distance between Harvard Square and Walden Pond is 17 miles. The road distance is 14.3 miles.
The best way to get from Harvard Square to Walden Pond without a car is to train which takes 1h 23m and costs $14 - $24.
It takes approximately 1h 23m to get from Harvard Square to Walden Pond, including transfers.
Harvard Square to Walden Pond train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Porter station.
Harvard Square to Walden Pond train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Lincoln station.
Yes, the driving distance between Harvard Square to Walden Pond is 14 miles. It takes approximately 22 min to drive from Harvard Square to Walden Pond.
There are 545+ hotels available in Walden Pond.
What companies run services between Harvard Square, Middlesex County, MA, USA and Walden Pond, MA, USA?
MBTA operates a train from Porter to Lincoln hourly. Tickets cost $2–8 and the journey takes 24 min.
Train from Porter to Lincoln
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–8
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–8
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