There are 3 ways to get from Harvard University to Cambridge by bus, taxi, or foot
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Harvard University to Cambridge by foot and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Harvard University to Cambridge is to line 69 bus which costs $1 - $5 and takes 6 min.
The fastest way to get from Harvard University to Cambridge is to taxi which takes 2 min and costs $5 - $7.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Massachusetts Ave @ Johnston Gate and arriving at Cambridge St @ Dana St. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2 min.
The distance between Harvard University and Cambridge is 1 miles.
The best way to get from Harvard University to Cambridge without a car is to line 69 bus which takes 6 min and costs $1 - $5.
The line 69 bus from Massachusetts Ave @ Johnston Gate to Cambridge St @ Dana St takes 2 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.
Harvard University to Cambridge bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Massachusetts Ave @ Johnston Gate station.
Harvard University to Cambridge bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Cambridge St @ Dana St station.
There are 1506+ hotels available in Cambridge.
What companies run services between Harvard University, MA, USA and Cambridge, MA, USA?
MBTA operates a bus from Massachusetts Ave @ Johnston Gate to Cambridge St @ Dana St every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $1–5 and the journey takes 2 min.
Bus from Massachusetts Ave @ Johnston Gate to Cambridge St @ Dana St
- Ave. Duration
- 2 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
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