There are 5 ways to get from Harvard University to Franklin Park Zoo by subway, train, bus, taxi, or car
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Subway, train
best- Take the subway from Harvard to South Stationsubway Red Line
- Take the train from South Station to Four Corners/Genevatrain Fairmount Line / ...
1h 13m$3–8Line 1 bus, line 28 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Massachusetts Ave opp Holyoke St to Nubianbus 1
- Take the bus from Nubian to Blue Hill Ave @ Seaver Stbus 14 / ...
1h 18m$2–4Taxi
- Take the taxi from Harvard University to Franklin Park Zootaxi 7.8 mi
21 min$26–32Drive 7.8 mi
- Drive from Harvard University to Franklin Park Zoocar 7.8 mi
21 min$2–3Line 66 bus, line 28 bus
- Take the bus from Harvard Sq @ Garden St - Dawes Island to Nubianbus 66
- Take the bus from Nubian to Blue Hill Ave @ Franklin Park Rdbus 14 / ...
1h 28m$2–4
Harvard University to Franklin Park Zoo by foot, subway, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Harvard University to Franklin Park Zoo is to drive which costs $1 - $3 and takes 21 min.
The fastest way to get from Harvard University to Franklin Park Zoo is to taxi which takes 21 min and costs $26 - $32.
No, there is no direct bus from Harvard University to Franklin Park Zoo. However, there are services departing from Massachusetts Ave opp Holyoke St and arriving at Blue Hill Ave @ Seaver St via Nubian. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Harvard University to Franklin Park Zoo. However, there are services departing from Harvard and arriving at Four Corners/Geneva via South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 13m.
The distance between Harvard University and Franklin Park Zoo is 9 miles. The road distance is 7.8 miles.
The best way to get from Harvard University to Franklin Park Zoo without a car is to subway and train which takes 1h 13m and costs $3 - $9.
It takes approximately 1h 13m to get from Harvard University to Franklin Park Zoo, including transfers.
Harvard University to Franklin Park Zoo bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Massachusetts Ave opp Holyoke St station.
Harvard University to Franklin Park Zoo train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Harvard station.
Harvard University to Franklin Park Zoo bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Nubian station.
What companies run services between Harvard University, MA, USA and Franklin Park Zoo, MA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Harvard University to Franklin Park Zoo via Massachusetts Ave opp Holyoke St, Nubian, and Blue Hill Ave @ Seaver St in around 1h 18m.
Subway from Harvard to South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
Train from South Station to Four Corners/Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–6
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $1–6
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
Bus from Nubian to Blue Hill Ave @ Seaver St
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
Bus from Harvard Sq @ Garden St - Dawes Island to Nubian
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
Bus from Nubian to Blue Hill Ave @ Franklin Park Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
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More Questions & Answers
Harvard University to Franklin Park Zoo train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at South Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Harvard University to Franklin Park Zoo is 8 miles. It takes approximately 21 min to drive from Harvard University to Franklin Park Zoo.
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