There are 4 ways to get from Harvard University to Arnold Arboretum by subway, bus, taxi, or car
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Subway
best- Take the subway from Harvard to Downtown Crossingsubway Red Line
- Take the subway from Downtown Crossing to Forest Hillssubway Orange Line
55 min$2Line 86 bus, line 51 bus
- Take the bus from Harvard Sq @ Garden St - Dawes Island to Reservoirbus 86
- Take the bus from Reservoir to 170 Walter Stbus 51
1h 38m$2–4Taxi
- Take the taxi from Harvard University to Arnold Arboretumtaxi 6.9 mi
18 min$24–29Drive 6.9 mi
- Drive from Harvard University to Arnold Arboretumcar 6.9 mi
18 min$2
Harvard University to Arnold Arboretum by foot and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Harvard University to Arnold Arboretum is to drive which costs $1 - $2 and takes 18 min.
The fastest way to get from Harvard University to Arnold Arboretum is to taxi which takes 18 min and costs $24 - $29.
No, there is no direct bus from Harvard University to Arnold Arboretum. However, there are services departing from Harvard Sq @ Garden St - Dawes Island and arriving at 170 Walter St via Reservoir. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Harvard University to Arnold Arboretum. However, there are services departing from Harvard and arriving at Forest Hills via Downtown Crossing. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 55 min.
The distance between Harvard University and Arnold Arboretum is 10 miles. The road distance is 7 miles.
The best way to get from Harvard University to Arnold Arboretum without a car is to subway which takes 55 min and costs $3.
It takes approximately 55 min to get from Harvard University to Arnold Arboretum, including transfers.
Harvard University to Arnold Arboretum bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Harvard Sq @ Garden St - Dawes Island station.
Harvard University to Arnold Arboretum train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Harvard station.
Harvard University to Arnold Arboretum bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Reservoir station.
What companies run services between Harvard University, MA, USA and Arnold Arboretum, MA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Harvard University to Arnold Arboretum via Harvard, Downtown Crossing, and Forest Hills in around 55 min. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Harvard University to Arnold Arboretum via Harvard Sq @ Garden St - Dawes Island, Reservoir, and 170 Walter St in around 1h 38m.
- Phone
- +1-617-222-3200
- Website
- mbta.com
Subway from Harvard to Downtown Crossing
- Ave. Duration
- 12 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.mbta.com/schedules/subway
- Adult
- $3
Subway from Downtown Crossing to Forest Hills
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.mbta.com/schedules/subway
- Adult
- $0
- Phone
- +1-617-222-3200
- Website
- mbta.com
Bus from Harvard Sq @ Garden St - Dawes Island to Reservoir
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com/guides/world-cup-guide
Bus from Reservoir to 170 Walter St
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com/guides/world-cup-guide
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More Questions & Answers
Harvard University to Arnold Arboretum train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Downtown Crossing station.
Yes, the driving distance between Harvard University to Arnold Arboretum is 7 miles. It takes approximately 18 min to drive from Harvard University to Arnold Arboretum.
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