There are 5 ways to get from Harvard University to Hotel Commonwealth, Boston by subway, tram, bus, taxi, or foot
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Subway, tram
best- Take the subway from Harvard to Park Streetsubway Red Line
- Take the tram from Park Street to Kenmoretram C / ...
30 min$5Line 1 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Mt Auburn St @ DeWolfe St to Massachusetts Ave @ Marlborough Stbus 1
32 min$1–5Line 1 bus via Massachusetts Ave opp Holyoke St
- Take the bus from Massachusetts Ave opp Holyoke St to Massachusetts Ave @ Marlborough Stbus 1
33 min$1–5Taxi
- Take the taxi from Harvard University to Hotel Commonwealth, Bostontaxi 3.2 mi
8 min$12–15Walk
- Take the walk from Harvard University to Hotel Commonwealth, Bostonwalk 2.8 mi
55 min
Harvard University to Hotel Commonwealth, Boston by foot, subway, and tram
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Harvard University to Hotel Commonwealth, Boston is to line 1 bus which costs $1 - $5 and takes 32 min.
The fastest way to get from Harvard University to Hotel Commonwealth, Boston is to taxi which takes 8 min and costs $12 - $15.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Mt Auburn St @ DeWolfe St and arriving at Massachusetts Ave @ Marlborough St. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 15 min.
No, there is no direct train from Harvard University to Hotel Commonwealth, Boston. However, there are services departing from Harvard and arriving at Kenmore via Park Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30 min.
The distance between Harvard University and Hotel Commonwealth, Boston is 6 miles.
The best way to get from Harvard University to Hotel Commonwealth, Boston without a car is to subway and tram which takes 30 min and costs $6.
It takes approximately 30 min to get from Harvard University to Hotel Commonwealth, Boston, including transfers.
Harvard University to Hotel Commonwealth, Boston bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Mt Auburn St @ DeWolfe St station.
Harvard University to Hotel Commonwealth, Boston train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Harvard station.
Harvard University to Hotel Commonwealth, Boston bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Massachusetts Ave @ Marlborough St station.
What companies run services between Harvard University, MA, USA and Hotel Commonwealth, Boston, MA, USA?
MBTA operates a bus from Mt Auburn St @ DeWolfe St to Massachusetts Ave @ Marlborough St every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $1–5 and the journey takes 15 min.
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
Tram from Park Street to Kenmore
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
Bus from Mt Auburn St @ DeWolfe St to Massachusetts Ave @ Marlborough St
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
Bus from Massachusetts Ave opp Holyoke St to Massachusetts Ave @ Marlborough St
- Ave. Duration
- 19 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 Hotel Commonwealth, Boston train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Park Street station.
There are 1805+ hotels available in Hotel Commonwealth, Boston.

