There are 4 ways to get from Harvard University to Dorchester by subway, bus, taxi, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Subway
best- Take the subway from Harvard to Fields Cornersubway Red Line
30 min$3Line 1 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Massachusetts Ave opp Holyoke St to Nubianbus 1
46 min$1–5Taxi
- Take the taxi from Harvard University to Dorchestertaxi 7.2 mi
19 min$25–30Drive 7.2 mi
- Drive from Harvard University to Dorchestercar 7.2 mi
19 min$2
Harvard University to Dorchester by foot and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Harvard University to Dorchester is to drive which costs $1 - $2 and takes 19 min.
The fastest way to get from Harvard University to Dorchester is to taxi which takes 19 min and costs $25 - $30.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Massachusetts Ave opp Holyoke St and arriving at Nubian. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 40 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Harvard and arriving at Fields Corner. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 25 min.
The distance between Harvard University and Dorchester is 8 miles. The road distance is 7.3 miles.
The best way to get from Harvard University to Dorchester without a car is to subway which takes 30 min and costs $3.
The subway from Harvard to Fields Corner takes 25 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.
Harvard University to Dorchester bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Massachusetts Ave opp Holyoke St station.
Harvard University to Dorchester train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Harvard station.
Harvard University to Dorchester bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Nubian station.
What companies run services between Harvard University, MA, USA and Dorchester, MA, USA?
MBTA operates a subway from Harvard to Fields Corner every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 25 min. Alternatively, MBTA operates a bus from Massachusetts Ave opp Holyoke St to Nubian every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $1–5 and the journey takes 40 min.
Subway from Harvard to Fields Corner
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
Bus from Massachusetts Ave opp Holyoke St to Nubian
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
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Booking & Getting There
Harvard University to Dorchester train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Fields Corner station.
Yes, the driving distance between Harvard University to Dorchester is 7 miles. It takes approximately 19 min to drive from Harvard University to Dorchester.
There are 1736+ hotels available in Dorchester.

