What is the cheapest way to get from Harvard University to Charlestown?

The cheapest way to get from Harvard University to Charlestown is to subway which costs $3 and takes 26 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Harvard University to Charlestown?

The fastest way to get from Harvard University to Charlestown is to taxi which takes 8 min and costs $13 - $16.

Is there a direct bus between Harvard University and Charlestown?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Kirkland St @ Quincy St and arriving at Cambridge St @ Carter St. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 14 min.

Is there a direct train between Harvard University and Charlestown?

No, there is no direct train from Harvard University to Charlestown. However, there are services departing from Harvard and arriving at Community College via Downtown Crossing. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26 min.

How far is it from Harvard University to Charlestown?

The distance between Harvard University and Charlestown is 2 miles.

How do I travel from Harvard University to Charlestown without a car?

The best way to get from Harvard University to Charlestown without a car is to line 109 bus which takes 18 min and costs $1 - $5.

How long does it take to get from Harvard University to Charlestown?

The line 109 bus from Kirkland St @ Quincy St to Cambridge St @ Carter St takes 14 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.

Where do I catch the Harvard University to Charlestown bus from?

Harvard University to Charlestown bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Kirkland St @ Quincy St station.

Where do I catch the Harvard University to Charlestown train from?

Harvard University to Charlestown train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Harvard station.

Where does the Harvard University to Charlestown bus arrive?

Harvard University to Charlestown bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Cambridge St @ Carter St station.

Where does the Harvard University to Charlestown train arrive?

Harvard University to Charlestown train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Downtown Crossing station.

Where can I stay near Charlestown?

There are 1475+ hotels available in Charlestown.

Harvard University to Charlestown - 5 ways to travel via line 109 bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Harvard University to Charlestown by bus, subway, taxi, or foot

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Line 109 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Kirkland St @ Quincy St to Cambridge St @ Carter Stbus 109
18 min
$1–5
Subway
1. Take the subway from Harvard to Downtown Crossingsubway Red Line
2. Take the subway from Downtown Crossing to Community Collegesubway Orange Line
26 min
$2
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Harvard University to Charlestowntaxi 3.4 mi
8 min
$13–16
Walk
1. Take the walk from Harvard University to Charlestownwalk 3.2 mi
1h 1m
Line 109 bus via Bunker Hill St @ Green St
1. Take the bus from Kirkland St @ Quincy St to Sullivan Squarebus 109
44 min
$2–4

Harvard University to Charlestown by foot and bus

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Distance: 2.2 mi
Duration: 18 min

What companies run services between Harvard University, MA, USA and Charlestown, MA, USA?

MBTA operates a bus from Kirkland St @ Quincy St to Cambridge St @ Carter St every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $1–5 and the journey takes 14 min. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Harvard University to Community College via Harvard and Downtown Crossing in around 26 min.

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