There are 3 ways to get from Harvard University to Allston by bus, taxi, or foot
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Harvard University to Allston by foot and bus
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The cheapest way to get from Harvard University to Allston is to line 66 bus which costs $1 - $5 and takes 18 min.
The fastest way to get from Harvard University to Allston is to taxi which takes 6 min and costs $10 - $13.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Harvard Sq @ Garden St - Dawes Island and arriving at Cambridge St @ Franklin St. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 13 min.
The distance between Harvard University and Allston is 2 miles.
The best way to get from Harvard University to Allston without a car is to line 66 bus which takes 18 min and costs $1 - $5.
The line 66 bus from Harvard Sq @ Garden St - Dawes Island to Cambridge St @ Franklin St takes 13 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.
Harvard University to Allston bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Harvard Sq @ Garden St - Dawes Island station.
Harvard University to Allston bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Cambridge St @ Franklin St station.
There are 1752+ hotels available in Allston.
What companies run services between Harvard University, MA, USA and Allston, MA, USA?
MBTA operates a bus from Harvard Sq @ Garden St - Dawes Island to Cambridge St @ Franklin St every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $1–5 and the journey takes 13 min.
Bus from Harvard Sq @ Garden St - Dawes Island to Cambridge St @ Franklin St
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
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