There are 4 ways to get from Harvard University to Encore Boston Harbor by bus, taxi, foot, or subway
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Line 109 bus
best- Take the bus from Kirkland St @ Quincy St to 173 Alford Stbus 109
1h 52m$1–5Taxi
- Take the taxi from Harvard University to Encore Boston Harbortaxi 3.5 mi
8 min$13–17Walk
- Take the walk from Harvard University to Encore Boston Harborwalk 7.3 mi
1h 48mSubway
- Take the subway from Harvard to Park Streetsubway Red Line
- Take the subway from State to Assemblysubway Orange Line
2h 3m$5
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Harvard University to Encore Boston Harbor is to line 109 bus which costs $1 - $5 and takes 1h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Harvard University to Encore Boston Harbor is to taxi which takes 8 min and costs $13 - $17.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Kirkland St @ Quincy St and arriving at 173 Alford St. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 20 min.
No, there is no direct train from Harvard University to Encore Boston Harbor. However, there are services departing from Harvard and arriving at Assembly via State. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 3m.
The distance between Harvard University and Encore Boston Harbor is 10 miles.
The best way to get from Harvard University to Encore Boston Harbor without a car is to line 109 bus which takes 1h 52m and costs $1 - $5.
The line 109 bus from Kirkland St @ Quincy St to 173 Alford St takes 20 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.
Harvard University to Encore Boston Harbor bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Kirkland St @ Quincy St station.
Harvard University to Encore Boston Harbor train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Harvard station.
Harvard University to Encore Boston Harbor bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at 173 Alford St station.
What companies run services between Harvard University, MA, USA and Encore Boston Harbor, MA, USA?
MBTA operates a bus from Kirkland St @ Quincy St to 173 Alford St every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $1–5 and the journey takes 20 min. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Harvard University to Encore Boston Harbor via Harvard, Park Street, State, and Assembly in around 2h 3m.
Subway from Harvard to Park Street
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
Subway from State to Assembly
- Ave. Duration
- 8 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
Bus from Kirkland St @ Quincy St to 173 Alford St
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
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Booking & Getting There
Harvard University to Encore Boston Harbor train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Park Street station.
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